Annapolis Science Cafe @ 49 West: Conserving Maryland’s Farmland Raptors, by Alex Pellegrini

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Karen Anderson

Alex Pellegrini examines leg gauge with an adult Barn Owl.

Annapolis Science Cafe @ 49 West: Conserving Maryland’s Farmland Raptors, by Alex Pellegrini, Farmland Raptor Program Coordinator, Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership

The Farmland Raptor Program of Maryland’s Bird Conservation Partnership is dedicated to advancing our understanding and conservation of raptors associated with grassland and farmland habitats across Maryland. The program focuses on four priority species: American Kestrel, Northern Harrier, American Barn Owl, and Short-eared Owl. In this talk, Alex Pellegrini will highlight his research on Barn Owls and Short-eared Owls, exploring their fascinating life histories and the challenges they face. He’ll also discuss ongoing local and global efforts to protect these declining species and what’s being done to secure their future in Maryland’s working landscapes.

Alex Pellegrini is a Research Technician at Patuxent River Park, and the Farmland Raptor Program Coordinator with the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership. In this role, he manages statewide nest box programs and leads several research initiatives focused on grassland raptor conservation. His work also includes collaborations with the Global Owl Project, the Global Short-eared Owl Working Group, and Project Owlnet, contributing to research on owl taxonomy and migration.

We hope you will join us at the Annapolis Science Café at 49 West, but Zoom is also available. It's best to reserve seats for this event by calling 49 West at 410-626-9796. The event is free but you need to buy something from the restaurant. You don’t need a reservation for Zoom, but you do need the meeting number and passcode. Questions? Email annapoliscafesci@gmail.com