Maine's avifauna (its birdlife) is undergoing rapid changes, largely due to dramatic shifts in the climate and the increased pace of development.

Some birds are 'new on the scene' and others are disappearing. Other populations are increasing, while many more are decreasing. We'll look at some of the most familiar changes — from increasing Northern cardinals to disappearing evening grosbeaks — and discuss the hows, the whys, and what you can do to help our feathered friends. Speaker Derek Lovitch and his wife Jeannette own and operate Freeport Wild Bird Supply, a retail store that caters to birders of all levels. The store serves as a vehicle for Derek to continue to share his enthusiasm for birding, birds, and bird conservation