Birds and Climate Change – What’s Happening Now
Friday, April 17, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Dungeness River Nature Center – Rainshadow Hall
Price: $20.00
Presenter: Dr. Steve Hampton
Climate change is reshaping our landscapes, and our birds are already responding.
Join Dr. Steve Hampton for an engaging and informative talk exploring how climate change is affecting bird populations in the Pacific Northwest and the Olympic Peninsula. Drawing on the latest research and his own extensive field experience, Dr. Hampton will highlight the ecological changes happening right now, what they mean for local birds, and why these shifts matter.
You’ll learn which species are most affected and what actions can help protect birds in the future. Whether you’re a longtime birder or just beginning to notice the birds around you, this talk will offer insight into the vital connection between birds, climate, and conservation in our region.
Bio: Dr. Steve Hampton combines his love and birds with a PhD in resource economics to analyze bird data. Steve has been birding since the age of seven and spent 25 years with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, where he worked on oil spill response, natural resource damage assessment, seabird restoration, and partnerships with Native communities. He currently volunteers as conservation chair and CBC compiler for the Rainshadow Bird Alliance in Port Townsend. He recently served on the American Ornithological Society’s Ad-hoc Committee on English Bird Names.
His article in the December 2022 issue of Birding summarized the recent research on birds and climate change.