Migratory behaviour occurs in all major groups of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine animals, perhaps most famously in birds. Jason Jones’ presentation will cover a wide range of topics associated with avian migration including evolution, ecology, behaviour, and physiology. In particular, the discussion will focus on how migratory behaviour creates both an energetic and behavioural constraint on birds and an opportunity for adaptation and innovation. Examples will be drawn from around the world, with a focus on the bird species that travel through the Lower Mainland on their seasonal journeys.
Jason Jones, Ph.D., R.P.Bio., Vancouver Avian Research Centre - Jason completed his Bachelor of Science degree (Biology and Environmental Sciences) at the University of Victoria and his doctorate at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. His doctoral research focused on habitat selection and population dynamics of the Cerulean Warbler and incorporated field work in the deciduous forests of eastern Ontario and in forests and shade-coffee plantations in the Andes Mountains in Venezuela. Following the completion of his doctorate, Jason spent three years as a Research and Teaching Fellow at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire and then four years as a faculty member in biology at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. For the past five years, Jason has worked as an environmental consultant, primarily within the context of renewable energy strategies and development. Jason recently has migrated back to Vancouver after 15 years in eastern Canada and New England. Currently, Jason is an Associate Editor for The Auk, a Reviewing Editor for The Condor, and recently co-edited the third edition of the Guidelines to the Use of Wild Birds in Research published by The Ornithological Council.