Think nature's to blame for all those big black birds that plague our skies, darkening the air with their shadows and making a feast out of our garbage? Find out who's really to blame for this winged invasion at a talk next Friday.
Speakers: Prof. Navjot Sodhi, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, and Ilsa Sharp, Australia-based Author and Freelance Writer. Both speakers are co-authors of the forthcoming SNP International book Winged Invaders: Pest Birds of the Asia-Pacific.
Date: Friday, 10 March 2006
Time: 7-9 pm
Venue: Level 5, Imagination Room. National Library of Singapore
Admission is free. No registration is required.
Synopsis:
Alien, invasive and 'pest' bird species are a hot topic worldwide right now, because of the Bird Flu threat. Why are human beings apparently experiencing more trouble than ever in their relationship with wild birds? How should that relationship be managed, if at all?
The speakers will explore the historical, philosophical and conservationist dimensions of the role of birds (such as Crows, Mynas, Sparrows etc) in urban and agricultural settings shaped by humans. They will also discuss the practical ways that 'pest' birds can be managed. This illustrated talk will be of interest to a wide audience, from students to biologists, conservationists, agriculturalists, urban planners and town council managers.
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