Discover the Impact of Climate Change on Loons: Join Our Engaging Presentation on July 31!

Over the past twenty years, the Adirondack loon, a beloved bird in the region, has faced serious challenges. Nest failures and disrupted migrations are becoming more common. The main culprit? Climate change.

To understand this better, the Adirondack History Museum is hosting an event titled “Are Loons on Thin Ice with Climate Change?” on Thursday, July 31. This program will highlight findings from the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation about how climate change is affecting loons in the Adirondacks. Denise Silfee, the center’s Director of Education and Communications, will be the featured speaker.

This talk is part of a broader series by the museum that dives into how climate change impacts local wildlife and communities.

Attendance is free for museum members, while non-members can join for $8. The event begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

The Adirondack History Museum is located at 7590 Court Street in Elizabethtown. For additional details, visit Adirondack History Museum Events or call Executive Director Aurora McCaffrey at (518) 873-6466.

Recent studies report that climate change is causing shifts in habitat, which impacts wildlife like the loon. A survey by the National Audubon Society found that over half of North American bird species are at risk due to changing climates. This underlines how urgent it is to focus on conservation efforts.

By shedding light on these issues, we can better understand the challenges that loons and other species face, and how we might help.

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