ACONS WEBINAR
Catching Migration: Songbird Banding
Thursday, June 12 at 6pm
Click here to register for free; hosted on Zoom.
Join us for our ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar with master bird bander Libby Buck for an insightful talk on the science of bird banding at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation’s new banding station. Discover how researchers track migrating songbirds that have traveled to Nantucket, including those coming from across Nantucket Sound. Learn what bird banding reveals about bird populations and how this work contributes to conservation efforts. This Zoom event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating world of bird migration research—maybe it will inspire you to visit the LLNF property and see the process firsthand!
Libby Buck, who was raised on Cape Cod, deeply appreciates the coastal habitats surrounding her. This upbringing sparked her lifelong curiosity about the environment, motivating her to share her knowledge with others. As the Conservation Scientist and Land Steward at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, she is actively involved in ecological research, habitat restoration, and land management across 275 acres of protected land on Nantucket.
As a licensed Master Bird Bander, Libby has started a new migration bird banding station on Nantucket, contributing valuable data to bird conservation efforts. She is also the compiler for the Nantucket Christmas Bird Count, where she compiles all the data and organizes over 70 volunteers. Additionally, Libby serves as a Birdability Captain, advocating for inclusive birding experiences by breaking down barriers and helping others connect with nature. Her efforts ensure that people of all abilities or backgrounds have access to birding and can share in her passion for the natural world. Libby aims to make science accessible and welcoming, and she believes that “everyone is a birder—they just don’t know it yet.”
In addition to her professional work, Libby loves being a mentor for her “little sister” through the Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer program. Libby also co-owns Summer Camp Fibers, a knitting business she runs with her mother and sister. When she is not working in conservation, mentoring, or managing her business, Libby enjoys birdwatching for fun, especially in pursuit of rare birds. She also loves going on adventures with her three-year-old basset hound, Winnie.
A live Q&A with Libby and Alliance president Audra Parker will follow the presentation.
