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Lecture Series: The Listed Bird in Our Backyard - The Gunnison Sage-grouse

Join Whit Blair, Wildlife Biologist for the United States Fish & Wildlife Service, to learn about one of the most beloved birds in Colorado, the Gunnison Sage-grouse! This is a 1-hour virtual webinar.


When: March 21st from 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Where: Virtual - a link will be sent to you prior to the event

What: Whit Blair, Wildlife Biologist in Grand Junction with USFWS, will discuss a bird listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act found only in western Colorado. He'll discuss its behavior, habitat, and the local community-based conservation that is working hard to save it.

This event is free and open to the public.


About the speaker

Whit Blair has been working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the Western Colorado Ecological Services Office since 2021. His primary focus is the recovery of the Gunnison Sage-grouse. In his free time he likes running, birding, and hanging out with friends.