Jenks Center presents ‘Tagging Along: How Technology Is Transforming Shorebird Conservation'

The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 22, join Rebecca Linhart at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, from 6-7 p.m., for 'Tagging Along: How Technology Is Transforming Shorebird Conservation.' This presentation will explore methods of tracking shorebirds and how these data inform conservation efforts. It will highlight how Motus tracking expanded the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network in the Bay of Fundy, demonstrate the importance of conserving networks of small sites in Atlantic Canada, share satellite tag data revealing trans-Atlantic flight pathways, and discuss new research quantifying the value of small staging sites for shorebirds across the Northeast. Rebeca Linhart is a PhD candidate in the Natural Resources Science department at URI. She studies arctic breeding shorebirds throughout the Western Hemisphere and aims to better understand their flight pathways and use of coastal habitats to aid in conservation. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant. To register, click here. Winchester News is a non-profit organization supported by our community. If you appreciate having local Winchester news, please donate to support our work, and subscribe to our free weekly newsletter. Copyright 2026 Winchester News Group, Inc. Copying and sharing with written permission only.