Join us on January 21, 2026 at Noon for this month’s installment of the Land and Wildlife Speaker Series featuring Andy Brown and Alex Pellegrini from the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership. This month’s webinar topic will be bringing Barn Owls and Kestrels back to Maryland’s working landscapes.

The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership’s Farmland Raptor Program is dedicated to advancing our understanding and conservation of raptors that rely on grassland and farmland habitats across Maryland. The program focuses on four priority species: American Kestrel, American Barn Owl, Northern Harrier, and Short-eared Owl. In this talk, Andy Brown and Alex Pellegrini will share insights from their research on Barn Owls, Kestrels, and Short-eared Owls, highlighting the life histories and habitat needs of these declining species. They’ll explore how changes in agricultural landscapes have contributed to their decline—and how habitat restoration, landowner partnerships, and global collaboration are shaping efforts to protect them both locally and worldwide. The talk will also explore ways you can help support these birds and the open landscapes they depend on.