Formidable Females: The Science of Female Birds and the Art they Inspire with Natasza Fontaine and H

Conservation, scientific research, and visual art come together in this talk that celebrates the pivotal role of the female bird in species survival and resilience. Conservation biologists Natasza Fontaine and Hyla Howe will discuss their field work with shorebirds and grassland birds. MABA Director, Dr. Jennifer Tafe, will also share some of the collection's incredible works of art that highlight the enduring artistic inspiration of female birds.

About the speakers: Natasza Fontaine is a shorebird/seabird biologist for Audubon Florida, based in the Florida Panhandle. She is interested in understanding habitat associations for migratory species, bioacoustics, and bioacoustics monitoring. Hyla Howe is Mass Audubon’s Grassland Bird Biologist. Her time is spent working with farmers to help them adopt bird-friendly haying timelines, partnering with diverse stakeholders to improve best management practices, and developing regional conservation strategies.