Learn about the birds that live in or migrate through our region, including many species that play important roles as pollinators. This program will explore the habitats that support birds in and around Old Lyme, the causes behind the significant decline in bird populations over the past 50 years, and the conservation and habitat restoration efforts that are helping some species recover. Discover how local landscapes support avian life and what steps communities and individuals can take to help protect these important species.

This is a virtual program, with an in-person viewing in the Library Community Room. No registration required.

This program is presented in collaboration with Old Lyme Conservation Commission and Estuary Magazine.

About Jillian Liner: 

Joining Audubon Vermont in 2022, Jillian is no stranger to Audubon or Vermont. She spent the last twenty years at Audubon NY—first as the Important Bird Area Coordinator, then Director of Bird Conservation, and most recently Director of Conservation. In those roles she co-authored Important Bird Areas of New York: Habitats Worth Protecting, a reference for groups looking to protect bird habitat, and launched new conservation initiatives focused on the most at-risk birds.

Prior to joining Audubon, Jillian was involved in a variety of research projects in Florida, Minnesota, Montana, and Vermont, many studying raptors. She also worked on landscape inventories and conservation plans to prioritize limited resources on the most vulnerable habitats. Jillian earned her B.A. in biology from Skidmore College and M.S. in Ecological Planning from UVM’s School of Natural Resources. She also participated in the School for Field Studies’ Wildlife Management program in Kenya.