Next 'in-person' Talk:
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Conservation Genetics of Capercaillie in Scotland and Northern Rockhopper Penguins in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
A talk with Dr Heather Ritchie-Parker Monday 2nd February 2026
7.00pm |
Capercaillie © Cairngorm Capercaillie Project
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This is the next of our in-person meetings for the 2025/26 season and 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.
Talk Subject - Conservation Genetics of Capercaillie in Scotland and Northern Rockhopper Penguins in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
Explore the cutting edge of conservation genetics through two iconic species facing very different threats. In Scotland, capercaillie genetics
research is uncovering crucial insights into population structure, connectivity, and long-term viability, helping guide targeted management for
one of the country’s most endangered woodland birds. Across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, genetic studies of Northern rockhopper penguins
are shedding light on the forces shaping their isolated island populations, informing global conservation efforts for this rapidly declining
species. Join Dr Heather Ritchie-Parker from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) to hear how modern genetic tools can reveal
hidden stories within species, strengthen conservation decision-making, and support the recovery of wildlife.
Speaker - Dr Heather Ritchie-Parker
Dr Heather Ritchie-Parker is a Research Scientist at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) who are a wildlife conservation charity working
to reverse the decline of at least 50 species across the globe. In her role in the RZSS WildGenes conservation team Heather specialises in applying
modern genetic tools to address real-world conservation challenges and support evidence-based conservation management. Her work spans across a
diverse range of native species, such as the Eurasian capercaillie and Eurasian beaver, and species found further afield including northern rockhopper
penguins and the Rote Island snake-necked turtle, contributing critical insights that help safeguard biodiversity and inform long-term conservation
management strategies.
Explore the cutting edge of conservation genetics through two iconic species facing very different threats. In Scotland, capercaillie genetics
research is uncovering crucial insights into population structure, connectivity, and long-term viability, helping guide targeted management for
one of the country’s most endangered woodland birds. Across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, genetic studies of Northern rockhopper penguins
are shedding light on the forces shaping their isolated island populations, informing global conservation efforts for this rapidly declining
species. Join Dr Heather Ritchie-Parker from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) to hear how modern genetic tools can reveal
hidden stories within species, strengthen conservation decision-making, and support the recovery of wildlife.
Speaker - Dr Heather Ritchie-Parker
Dr Heather Ritchie-Parker is a Research Scientist at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) who are a wildlife conservation charity working
to reverse the decline of at least 50 species across the globe. In her role in the RZSS WildGenes conservation team Heather specialises in applying
modern genetic tools to address real-world conservation challenges and support evidence-based conservation management. Her work spans across a
diverse range of native species, such as the Eurasian capercaillie and Eurasian beaver, and species found further afield including northern rockhopper
penguins and the Rote Island snake-necked turtle, contributing critical insights that help safeguard biodiversity and inform long-term conservation
management strategies.
The Venue - Partick Burgh Hall @ 7pm
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]