Populations and Habitat of the Yellow-billed Magpie in Sacramento
Presented by: Dan Airola.

For many years, Dan observed the spotty distribution of the Yellow-billed Magpie within Sacramento. He undertook this study to explain why magpies are common in some areas and absent in others. He and his colleagues, Lily Douglas and daughter Layla, surveyed sites with magpies, described habitat conditions, and created a model that predicts the size of population based on habitat conditions. They then tested the model by surveying over 40 sites with appropriate conditions. What factors explain magpie occurrence and abundance? Tune in to find out!

We will begin accepting registration for this event on April 16, 2021.