Birder's Night - Wed. Sep. 23 -The Marine Birds of the Scott Islands

by VNHS
Windy and wild, the Scott Islands are a unique place, teeming with life. Located just northwest of Vancouver Island, they support globally and nationally significant populations of seabirds, including Cassin’s Auklets, Rhinoceros Auklets, and Tufted Puffins.

 

They are also one of B.C.’s Important Bird Areas.

 

Unfortunately, these seabirds are threatened by commercial shipping, pollution, invasive species, and fishing by-catch.

 

Three of the Scott Islands are protected as provincial ecological reserves. But the surrounding waters, where seabirds spend 95% of their time, also need protection.

 

Come learn about the beautiful birds of the Scott Islands, and why it is so important to B.C. and the world to safe-keep this provincial treasure. 7:30 p.m. in the new UVic Social Sciences and Math Building, Room A120 (**note room change! - This building is directly across Ring Road from the stadium parking lot). Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Bring a coffee cup!

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