The Non-breeding Ecology and Migration of Florida’s Invisible Nightjar, the Eastern Whip-poor-will Presented by Dave Edlund, Coordinator of the Midwest Eastern Whip-poor-will Project and UIUC Master’s student. Eastern Whip-poor-wills are a cryptic aerial insectivore once ubiquitous throughout forests of eastern North America, but the species has experienced dramatic population declines. Their cryptic nature makes them notoriously difficult to study, yet doing so is necessary to understand the causes of their decline and inform conservation efforts. The presenter will discuss the natural history of Eastern Whip-poor-wills, research in Florida, and his experience with these cryptic birds.
Will County Audubon programs are free and open to the public. Snacks will be available, please bring your own beverage and cup.