Description: Window collisions are one of the largest human-caused causes of avian mortality in built environments and, therefore, cause population declines that can be a significant conservation issue. Come hear Professor John Swaddle from the College of William & Mary discuss his latest research on collisions and efforts to reduce them!

Presenter: Professor John Swaddle is the Faculty Director of the Institute for Integrative Conservation at William & Mary. He received his BSc and PhD from the University of Bristol, UK. Trained in behavioral and sensory ecology, his research program focuses on designing practical solutions that help to harmonize wildlife conservation with the enhancement of livelihoods and wellbeing of people. Dr. Swaddle has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, holds several patents, and has received over $26m in external funding. He has been awarded several prizes by his international academic societies, serves on numerous international grant assessment panels, and is past-President and elected Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society. At W&M he has served as the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Chair of the Department of Biology, the Director of the Environmental Science & Policy program, and is co-Chair of the university’s Committee on Sustainability and co-author of W&M’s Climate Action Roadmap. He has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and regularly works with industry partners to deliver conservation solutions.

Host: Michelle Prysby, Virginia Master Naturalist Program Director