In March 2006, Brian Williams, environmental consultant and adjunct professor of biology at Sierra College spoke on Sierra Nevada birds to the Sierra College class named Interdisciplinary 6: The Sierra Nevada.
Biography
Brian Williams is an environmental consultant and adjunct professor of biology at Sierra College.
While more than 200 species of birds can be observed in the Sierra, about 100 of these are considered residents, breeders, or local birds. Bird expert Brian Williams reviews the Sierra avifauna, or bird species, from goldfinches to woodpeckers, to hawks and owls. His presentation discusses how Sierra birds respond to habitat conversion, climate change, sprawl, pesticides, logging, fire suppression, dams, and even household cats. Williams describes how human activity influences migration, ecology, populations, distribution, and behavior of many Sierra species. Also provided are recommendations on books, field guides, and even tips for how to shop for binoculars when developing an interest in the growing sport of bird-watching.
