This Thursday, we're welcoming Justin LeClaire, an Avian Conservation Biologist with cbbep specializing in managing and monitoring rookery islands in the Laguna Madre for declining colonial nesting water birds!🙌 In addition to his professional work, he serves as the Field Trip Coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival and has dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to wildlife research projects, rescues, and eBird reviewing🐦✅ Join Justin for a presentation detailing the challenges and conservation efforts shaping the future of Texas' costal birds, FREE with general park admission #mcallenevents #coastalbirdconservation #conservationintexas #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Coastal birds in Texas face mounting threats from all sides, including habitat loss, human disturbance, increased predators, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. 🌎😥 Join Avian Conservation Biologist with the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Justin LeClaire, this Thursday, February 26th for insight into the conservation work being done across key sites such as the Laguna Madre, Boca Chica, La Sal del Rey, and other critical coastal habitats, as well as the actions that can help protect these vulnerable species.🌳 #southtexasecology #coastalbirdconservation #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents