NSAS October Speaker Series Presents: California’s Purple Martin – Status and Conservation with Dan Ariola – Oct. 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Biologist and ornithologist Dan Ariola will discuss the unique life history of this largest North American swallow,
differences between the eastern and western subspecies, current threats they face. He’ll present an overview of the status and conservation issues facing the species in California. He will also provide preliminary results of the 2025 statewide Purple Martin breeding population survey. 

About the Presentation: The well-documented and drastic decline in the Purple Martin nesting population in Sacramento has contributed to concerns about the species’ status throughout California. The species has been recognized as a state Species of Special Concern for nearly 50 years.  Dan Airola is co-leading a comprehensive statewide Purple Martin status assessment 2025. Dan will discuss the unique life history of this largest North American swallow, differences between the eastern and western subspecies, current threats they face. He’ll present an overview of the status and conservation issues facing the species in California.  He will also provide preliminary results of the 2025 statewide Purple Martin breeding population survey

About the Presenter: Dan Airola is a Sacramento Wildlife Biologist and Ornithologist who has worked for over 45 years in research and conservation of at-risk species birds in Northern California. Dan has conducted research and a conservation program for the Sacramento Purple Martin population for over 30 years.  He also has conducted several status assessments of the species in California and is co-leading the 2025 statewide status. Dan also has also led studies in Northern California for the Tricolored Blackbird, Yellow-billed Magpie, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Swainson’s Hawk, Turkey Vulture, fire-adapted forest species, migrant songbirds, and diving ducks.  Dan also serves the Central Valley Bird Club as a Director, Conservation Chair, and editor of the journal Central Valley Birds and is a Conservation Committee member for Sacramento Audubon

Join us on Thursday, October 9 at the Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street, Benicia, at 7:00 PM.  The event is free and open to the public. 

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