March Educ Mtg: “Why Counting Birds Matters…” Amber Wiewel, Coordinator of 3rd PA Bird Atlas

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7 PM – 9 PM

“Why Counting Birds Matters: Updates on the Pennsylvania Bird Atlas and Tips for Participating” Amber Wiewel is the coordinator of the 3rd Pennsylvania Bird Atlas, which will provide a snapshot of the population status and distribution of birds in the Commonwealth. No other bird surveys are as comprehensive, and for that reason, the results are critical to the establishment of conservation priorities for Pennsylvania birds. Amber
earned her master’s in ecology and evolutionary biology in 2011 from Iowa State University, having studied the breeding-season ecology of the Puerto Rican Bullfinch. In Puerto Rico, she also led field crews surveying birds for a large collaborative research project. Her bachelor’s degree research examined winter ecology of the Black-and-white Warbler in Puerto Rico. In addition to her professional pursuits, Amber also participates in the USGS annual breeding bird surveys and volunteers as a Penn State MasterGardener, helping landowners with garden plans.

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