Next 'in-person' Talk:
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The Climate Catastrophe - how is it affecting our birds (and you) ?
with Simon Zisman Monday 13th January 2025 7pm |
Lapwing © David Palmar
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Our next in-person meeting of the 2024/25 season will be held in Partick Burgh Hall, 9 Burgh Hall Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 5LW at 7pm. See below for further details about the venue.
The Climate Catastrophe - how is it affecting our birds (and you) ? with Simon Zisman
There will be an admittance charge of £3 min. (£1 students) which covers our venue rental fee and the cost of refreshments and nibbles.
The Climate Catastrophe - how is it affecting our birds (and you) ? with Simon Zisman
There will be an admittance charge of £3 min. (£1 students) which covers our venue rental fee and the cost of refreshments and nibbles.
Simon Zisman
Subject - The Climate Catastrophe
‘The canary in the coalmine’ - for birders especially, there couldn’t be a more powerful image that highlights the threats birds face from climate change, and that we face ourselves. This talk sets out the effect climate change is having on our woodland, moorland the coastal birds, and the challenges we all face tackling the climate emergency. In the face of these threats, what are the most effective ways we can protect our birds, and help save ourselves at the same time? The talk focuses on these issues Scotland in particular, and highlights what you can do to help bring about solutions.
Speaker - Simon has worked in conservation in the UK and overseas for over 35 years. Originally from London, he studied Geography in Edinburgh, a move that led to a PhD in mangrove conservation in Belize and work on natural resource projects there and in the Philippines. Returning to the UK in 1999, Simon was Conservation Officer for RSPB in Glasgow for 7 years, covering south and west Scotland. In 2006, he moved to an environmental consultancy where he ran its Scottish ecology team for 17 years. He now runs his own consultancy, assessing impacts of windfarms on birds.
‘The canary in the coalmine’ - for birders especially, there couldn’t be a more powerful image that highlights the threats birds face from climate change, and that we face ourselves. This talk sets out the effect climate change is having on our woodland, moorland the coastal birds, and the challenges we all face tackling the climate emergency. In the face of these threats, what are the most effective ways we can protect our birds, and help save ourselves at the same time? The talk focuses on these issues Scotland in particular, and highlights what you can do to help bring about solutions.
Speaker - Simon has worked in conservation in the UK and overseas for over 35 years. Originally from London, he studied Geography in Edinburgh, a move that led to a PhD in mangrove conservation in Belize and work on natural resource projects there and in the Philippines. Returning to the UK in 1999, Simon was Conservation Officer for RSPB in Glasgow for 7 years, covering south and west Scotland. In 2006, he moved to an environmental consultancy where he ran its Scottish ecology team for 17 years. He now runs his own consultancy, assessing impacts of windfarms on birds.
The Venue - Partick Burgh Hall.
This is near Partick bus, underground and train station (see link for map). Car parking should be available in the adjacent streets e.g. Burgh Hall Street, Peel Street and Fortrose Street once the parking regulation hours have passed (currently after 6pm).
To cover the hall hire, we charge an entrance fee of £3 min. There will be no additional charge for the tea, coffee, and biscuits. The fee will be reduced to £1 for students and for others at the discretion of the committee. It would be very helpful if you could bring with you the exact change. We do not have any debit card handling facility.
If you know you do not receive branch notices but would like to, you can sign up here. Click to join the SOC .
Rebecca Dickson
Clyde Branch Secretary
[email protected]
This is near Partick bus, underground and train station (see link for map). Car parking should be available in the adjacent streets e.g. Burgh Hall Street, Peel Street and Fortrose Street once the parking regulation hours have passed (currently after 6pm).
To cover the hall hire, we charge an entrance fee of £3 min. There will be no additional charge for the tea, coffee, and biscuits. The fee will be reduced to £1 for students and for others at the discretion of the committee. It would be very helpful if you could bring with you the exact change. We do not have any debit card handling facility.
If you know you do not receive branch notices but would like to, you can sign up here. Click to join the SOC .
Rebecca Dickson
Clyde Branch Secretary
[email protected]