Welcome to the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology – a group of birders from across the commonwealth devoted to birding and wild bird conservation.
Our members range from neophyte birders to professional ornithologists.
All are welcome!
Join the
New Webinar!
“Why are Tree Swallows Stressed?” by Jennifer Houtz at 7:00 pm on Thursday,
April 24, 2025
A bird’s ability to cope with and recover from ecological stressors such as
extreme temperatures can influence its survival. Wild birds can respond to
stressful events by upregulating hormone levels. Our speaker Dr. Jenn Houtz
will share results from her doctorate work on Tree Swallow stress physiology
and general tips for attracting cavity nesting birds to your backyard.
Dr. Jennifer Houtz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at
Allegheny College. She received her Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology from Cornell University, where she studied gut microbiomes and
stress physiology in tree swallows. She received her B.S. in Animal
Behavior from Millersville University, where she studied the social
behavior of wire-tailed manakins in Ecuador. As the faculty advisor of the
Allegheny College Bird Club, Jennifer is passionate about involving
undergraduate students in ornithological research and outreach.
Registration is simple and only requires an email address:
https://psu.zoom.us/meeting/register/CCtLTJ5NTpGwUgdBiosdOA
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