Dartmouth Events

Eric Hanson will discuss the amazing recovery of loons in Vermont over the past 30 years, the threats that they face, and the conservation actions that have brought them back. We'll also explore their fascinating behaviors and natural history, including new research on how loons find a territory, what the yodel call conveys, new findings on their migration pathways, and other interesting findings.

Since 1998, Mr. Hanson has been the biologist for the Vermont Loon Conservation Project (VLCP), a program of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. He has conducted research on the Common Loon since 1992. His early work focused on banding loons to answer basic biological questions and assess toxicology concerns. His loon work in Vermont has focused on management around loon nest sites and education of lake users. He also teaches various ecology courses at Sterling College and for the Road Scholar program.

Free and open to the public.