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Mew gull on dried pine. Nigula bog.

 

Estonian Ornithological Society's lecture in Tallinn about gulls.

 

On March 30, beginning at 6.00 pm, in the Institute of History of Tallinn University at Rüütli 3 (3rd floor, room 303) the Estonian Ornithological Society presents the lecture:

Mew gull – a lifetime of decisions.

Ornithologist Kalev Rattiste (Estonian Uiversity of Life Sciences) who has studied the mew gulls, or common gulls, for 36 years presents happy and less happy aspects of the life of gulls. The dongs of this long-lived bird are discussed, from birth to death. Bonding to hatching site, choice of mate, the fidelity of nesting couples and separations, breeding success and factors influencing this and many other aspects are considered – for instance the respectve  importance of genetics and of environment in the gulls’ life. Kalev Rattiste opens up the background to many phenomena, comparing the gulls to other birds but also to humans.

The lecture is part of the series Universities into society! that the Estonian Ornithological Society initiated in Tartu in 2009. We try to get an idea of what takes place in the front line of our ornithological science, and invite ornithologists to share their recent findings with bird enthusiasts. Bird scientists talk about their latest results and open the back door to scientific work. New surprising knowledge and plenty of  illlustrations from colourful field work can be expected. The series programme and earlier lectures are on the EOÜ home page, www.eoy.ee.

The lecture is in plain non-scientific language, and hopefully enjoyable for all bird friends. Admission is free.