Public Lecture Series 2026
Event starts on this day
Feb
19
2026
Featured Speaker(s):
Andrew Orgill and Tess Kelly
Event starts on this day
Feb
19
2026
The 2026 public lecture series features in-person presentations by scientists on their research and programs, free for everyone to attend. Lectures are held at 7:00 PM at the Patton Center, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.
Public Lecture Series Description
Title:
Window Strikes and How to Prevent Them
Abstract:
It is estimated that one billion birds die every year due to collisions with windows and buildings. The majority of these collisions occur at low-rise or residential buildings during spring and fall migration. Our region sees millions of birds making these migrations as they travel from their southern wintering grounds to their northern breeding grounds. This presentation will cover the migratory birds of Mustang Island, the threats they face, injuries they sustain and how they are treated and ways to make your businesses and homes more bird-friendly. We will include a case study of the successful initiatives implemented at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute.