North American Ornithological Conference 2016

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MEETING A NNOUNCEMENT
North American Ornithological Conference 2016
Bringing Science and Conservation Together
HOSTED BY THE
Smithsonian Institution
AUGUST 16 – 20, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC
WASHINGTON HILTON HOTEL
WWW.NAOC2016.COM
#NAOC2016
NAOC STEERING COMMIT TEE
REPRESENTATIVES
CHAIR: Peter Marra, PhD
Head, Migratory Bird Center
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Ecology and Conservation of Migratory Birds
Sara Morris, PhD
Professor, Canisius College
Avian Migration, Behavioral Ecology and Conservation
Wilson Ornithological Society (President)
SPONSORING SOCIETIES
The NAOC 2016 conference is planned and organized by
a Steering Committee made up of representatives from
the following organizations: American Ornithologists’
Union, Association of Field Ornithologists, BirdsCaribbean,
CIPAMEX, Cooper Ornithological Society, Society
of Canadian Ornithologists, Sociedad de Ornitología
Neotropical, and Wilson Ornithological Society.
Scott Lanyon, PhD
Professor, University of Minnesota
Conservation Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
American Ornithologists’ Union (President)
Daniel Cristol, PhD
Professor, College of William & Mary
Animal Behavior, Behavioral Ecology,
Ornithology, Ecotoxicology
Association of Field Ornithologists (Representative)
Kimberly Sullivan, PhD
Associate Professor, Utah State University
Avian Behavioral and Physiological Ecology
Cooper Ornithological Society (Representative)
Greg Robertson, PhD
Research Scientist, Environment and Climate
Change Canada
Adjunct Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Marine Birds and Ecosystems
Society of Canadian Ornithologists (President)
Lisa Sorenson, PhD
Associate Professor (adjunct), Boston University
Avian and Wetlands Ecology, Conservation and Education
BirdsCaribbean (Executive Director)
Teresa Patricia (Paty) Feria Arroyo, PhD
Associate Professor, Dept. of Biology,
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Ecology,
CIPAMEX (Representative)
Juan Ignacio (Nacho) Areta, PhD
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas
y Técnicas (Argentina), Researcher
Field Ornithologist and Bird Sound Recordist
Natural History, Evolution, and Conservation
Neotropical Ornithological Society (President)
HOST ORGANIZ ATIONS
Along with the support of the sponsoring societies,
the NAOC 2016 is being hosted by the Smithsonian
Institution and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.
The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is dedicated to
understanding, conserving and championing the grand
phenomenon of bird migration. Founded in 1991, staff at
the center seek to clarify why migratory bird populations
are declining before the situation becomes desperate. Its
programs help raise awareness about migratory birds and
“understand the threats they face throughout the annual
cycle.” The center is part of the Smithsonian Conservation
Biology Institute (SCBI).
The various societies will hold their Council, Board,
and Business Meetings at the NAOC Conference.
For the most up-to-date list of society meetings
and events, please visit the NAOC website at
www.naoc2016.com.
NAOC 2016 Meeting Announcement | #NAOC2016
www.naoc2016.com
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Interactive Web &
Onsite Mobile App*
Experience
NAOC 2016 is going green!
We’re using fewer resources and creating a
completely interactive web and mobile app
experience. Featured highlights include:
Attendees
• Sync schedules and other content
across devices
• Event schedule by day, topic and speaker
• Set reminders for activities and sessions
CONTENTS
• Two-way contact sharing
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NAOC Steering Committee Representatives
• Interactive maps with pinpoint locations
of local attractions
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Sponsoring Societies and Host Organizations
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Letter from the Chairman of the NAOC 2016
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About the Conference
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About the Attendees
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About the Location
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NAOC 2016 Agenda
• Schedule by track
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Featured Speakers
• Speaker listing
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Scientific Program
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Pre-Conference Workshops
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Student Activities and Awards
• Highlight sponsors in listing
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Latin American Caribbean (LAC) Travel Awards
• Push notifications
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Birding, Tours, and Field Trips
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Exhibit Hall
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Volunteer Information
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Social Events
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Hotel and Travel
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Registration Information
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Conference Organizers and Committees
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NAOC 2016 Sponsors and Education Affiliates
• Interactive floor maps that link to sessions
and exhibitors
• Post to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Speakers
• Schedule by day
• Schedule by speaker
• Speaker profiles
Sponsors
• Clickable banner ads
• Splash page advertising
*Coming in August 2016
Follow us on social media for exciting
news and important updates!
Twitter: @NAOCBirds
Instagram: @NAOCBirds
Facebook: facebook.com/NAOCBirds
YouTube: youtube.com/NAOCBirds
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Join Us for NAOC 2016!
Dear NAOC Attendee:
Please accept my personal invitation to attend what promises to be one of the largest and
most important ornithology conferences ever — NAOC 2016! We’ll gather in Washington, DC
with its many world-class museums, monuments, and cultural attractions for five days this
summer — August 16-20, 2016. Hosted by all of the major professional ornithological societies
in the Western Hemisphere, this is YOUR meeting to learn and network with other professional
and amateur ornithologists, students, government officials and policy-makers, researchers,
and suppliers!
An expected 2,000+ attendees will come together for an unprecedented program of
pre-conference workshops, stimulating plenary lectures, symposia, roundtable discussions,
“lightning talks,” and the presentation of contributed papers and posters — all about birds.
In addition to our outstanding scientific program, we’re planning a number of special events
— from early-morning bird walks to a late night pub crawl, from a 5K race and a softball
game to a bird jam and poetry slam, a quiz bowl, a southern barbecue New Orleans style
and so much more!
Climate change, land conversion, and a variety of other factors are all contributing to species
declines, all threats affecting bird species throughout the world. The science of ornithology
and the practice of conservation are inextricably connected; a fact acknowledged and
addressed by our Conference theme - Bringing Science and Conservation Together. I urge
you to be a part of this vital discussion and to take the opportunity here in Washington to
meet with U.S. policy makers, NGOs, and representatives of other countries.
Finally, this is your meeting hosted by all of the major professional ornithological societies from
the Western Hemisphere. Register to attend, submit an abstract to present a talk or
poster on your science and conservation, go to climate night or a roundtable and have fun.
All the details and deadlines are in this Meeting Announcement, and on our website:
www.naoc2016.com.
Please don’t miss this exciting event. Register at the Conference website today and I’ll see
you this summer at NAOC 2016.
Best regards,
Peter Marra, PhD, Director
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
Chair, NAOC 2016
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You Need to Be Here, With Us!
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Held every four years, this premier ornithological
conference brings together leading scientists,
researchers, students and world experts in the
field of ornithology. Originally created with a focus
on North America, this NAOC has now expanded
to include groups from all over the Western
Hemisphere, making it one of the largest
ornithological conferences ever held. The NAOC
will feature lectures by world experts, workshops,
roundtable discussions and interactive sessions
and symposia on a vast array of topics such as
systematics and taxonomy, reproductive biology,
population and community ecology, ecotoxicology
and conservation biology.
ABOUT THE AT TENDEES
For 20 years, the NAOC has united academic and
professional ornithologists from a variety of sectors.
Over 75 percent of past registrants hold advanced
degrees and work for universities, government
agencies, bird and wildlife organizations, industry,
publishers, private foundations and organizations.
Additionally, conference attendees include
scientists, professors, wildlife biologists,
conservation professionals, environmentalists
and students — and they are all committed
to the study and conservation of birds in the
Western Hemisphere.
ABOUT THE LOCATION—
WASHINGTON, DC
The conference will be held in Washington, DC —
a city rich with historical, cultural and natural attractions
including the Smithsonian Institution itself with its vast
collection of specimens and great depth of expertise.
The Washington, DC area provides a variety of nearby
habitats and ecosystems for field trips and birding
excursions.
Our nation’s capital offers close proximity to some of
the most influential decision-makers in the world for
conservation and wildlife. The Washington, DC area is
home to U.S. federal resource agencies such as the
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey,
National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of
Land Management, National Science Foundation and
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
While in DC, attendees will be able to meet with local
agencies whose decisions so acutely affect ornithology
and the health of birds and the ecosystems they inhabit.
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A BOUT THE LOC ATION—WASHINGTON, DC
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DC Food
Washington, DC is a “foodie” town. Foodies flock here for
our celebrity chefs, top-rated restaurants and exceptional
cuisine. Recently ranked in the top 10 of America’s Best
Restaurant Cities, Washington, DC is no longer known
just for its power lunches and elegant State dinners.
Exceptional dining can be found throughout DC, both
downtown and tucked into the city’s neighborhoods,
including Rose’s Luxury, Rasika, Zaytinya, and Masseria.
And the DC restaurant scene also features fresh faces
like “Top Chef” finalists Marjorie Meek-Bradley (Ripple
and Roofers Union) and Mike Isabella (G, Kapnos,
and
).
DC Green Initiatives
DC Attractions
From powerful monuments to inspiring cultural treasures,
Washington, DC is a city rich with historical, cultural and
natural attractions sure to please all NAOC attendees.
There are hundreds of attractions in the greater
Washington area including iconic monuments, memorials
and museums. Featured attractions include the White
House, U.S. Capitol Building, National Mall, Lincoln and
Jefferson Memorials, the Washington Monument, Vietnam
Veterans Memorial, and Library of Congress.
DC Museums
As home to the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution,
it’s no surprise that Washington, DC has often been named
the best museum destination in the world. Founded in
1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and
research complex, consisting of 15 museums and galleries
including: National Museum of Natural History, National
Museum of American History, National Air and Space
Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Hirshhorn Museum
and Sculpture Garden, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, and the
Freer Gallery of Art. Other top rated DC museums include:
National Geographic Museum, U.S. Holocaust Memorial
Museum, Newseum, International Spy Museum, National
Gallery of Art, The Phillips Collection, and National
Museum of Women in the Arts.
Green is the new red, white and blue in Washington,
DC. With over 70 percent of land in DC controlled by the
National Park Service, the nation’s capital was the first
major city to require developers to adhere to guidelines
established by the U.S. Green Building Council. DC is one
of the more walkable cities in the U.S., and its Washington
Nationals’ ballpark is LEED Certified Silver. Hotels, such as
the Washington Hilton, have implemented green initiatives,
including wind power, renewable energy credits, recycling
and adopt-a-park programs.
DC Summer Weather
With temperatures averaging between 70 and 87 degrees
Fahrenheit, summers are a great time to take advantage
of outdoor dining and warm-weather activities. There is
an array of options for sight-seeing during the summer
months including Segways, bikes, boats and doubledecker buses.
DC summers are known for live music, outdoor concerts
and festivals and hundreds of free activities for visitors.
The city offers some of the best rooftop restaurants
and lounges with breathtaking views of the city such
as the POV Lounge at the top of the W Hotel and The
Observatory at The Graham Georgetown.
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You Can’t Miss This!
NAOC 2016 AGENDA
For the most up-to-date schedule of events, please visit
the NAOC website at www.naoc2016.com/agenda.
Coffee and Refreshment Breaks
Coffee breaks for conference attendees will be held daily
(Wednesday – Saturday) at 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Afternoon
refreshment breaks will be held daily (Wednesday – Saturday)
from 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM. All breaks (with exception of Saturday)
will be held in the Exhibit Hall. We are proud to serve 100%
organic, Smithsonian Bird-Friendly® coffee sponsored by
Birds & Beans Coffee.
Lunch Options
Conference attendees are encouraged to explore
a variety of lunch venues for their daily lunch break
(Wednesday – Saturday) between 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
In addition to hotel options — including a coffee shop with
grab-and-go meals and several restaurants — there are also
numerous food outlets within walking distance, including
local markets, sandwich shops and restaurants.
Special Requirements
If you have a disability or limitation that may require special
consideration in order to fully participate, please contact
the meeting’s planning organization to see how we can
accommodate your needs. Please email Kristin Ballance
at Kristin@naoc2016.com
Field Trips, Birding and Tours
Social Events
Scientific Program
MONDAY August 15
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pre-Conference
Workshops
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Training Classes
TUESDAY August 16
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pre-Conference
Workshops
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Training Classes
12:00 PM
Registration Opens
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
American Ornithologists’
Union (AOU) Fellows
Meeting and Dinner
AOU Fellows Only
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Cornell
Lab of Ornithology
Student Activities and Awar ds
Exhibits and Poster Presentations
Some events — including tours and social events —
may require registration and an additional fee.
Included in general registration fee
Separate registration required
Onsite registration only
Additional fee required
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NAOC 2016 AGENDA
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THURSDAY August 18
WEDNESDAY August 17
5:45 AM – 7:45 AM
Morning Bird Walk
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
All-Out Ostrich Uproar
5K Race
5:45 AM – 7:45 AM
Morning Bird Walk
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening Address
David J. Skorton, MD
Plenary Speaker TBA
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary Session
John C. Wingfield, PhD
Speaker
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
National Zoo Bird House
Tours (30-minute tours
to be held at 9AM, 11AM,
and 1PM daily)
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
and 1PM daily)
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Poster Presentations and
Exhibit Booths (All Day)
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Silent Auction (All Day)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Symposia
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
Concurrent Sessions
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Symposia
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
On Your Own
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Student Mentor
Luncheon
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
On Your Own
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Symposia
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Symposia
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Sessions
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Symposia
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Symposia
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Sessions
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Early Professionals Social
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Poster and Exhibitor
Reception
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Poster and Exhibitor
Reception
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Lightning Talks/Symposia
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Lightning Talks/Symposia
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Roundtables
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Climate Change
Reception
Sponsored by National
Audubon Society
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Movie Night:
“The Messenger”
/Migratory Bird Treaty
Sponsored by USFW and
Environment and Climate
Change Canada
Pub Crawl
Social Events
Scientific Program
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NAOC 2016 AGENDA
continued
FRIDAY August 19
SATURDAY August 20
5:45 AM – 7:45 AM
Morning Bird Walk
5:45 AM – 7:45 AM
Morning Bird Walk
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary Session
Lourdes Mugica
Valdés, PhD
Speaker
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary Session
Mike Webster, PhD
Speaker
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
and 1PM daily)
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
and 1PM daily)
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Silent Auction (All Day)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Symposia
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Symposia
Concurrent Sessions
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
On Your Own
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Symposia
Concurrent Sessions
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Symposia
Concurrent Sessions
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Student-Professional
Social
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Quiz Bowl
8:00 PM – Midnight
Bird Jam & Poetry Slam
Social Events
Scientific Program
Concurrent Sessions
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
On Your Own
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Symposia
Concurrent Sessions
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Symposia
Concurrent Sessions
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
NAOC Banquet:
A Night at the Zoo
For More Information
EXHIBITS/SPONSORSHIP
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Kristin Ballance
kristin@naoc2016.com
Valerie Steen
valerie.steen@gmail.com
REGISTRATION
FIELD TRIPS
Lori Kaye
lori@naoc2016.com
Dan Cristol
dacris@wm.edu
SPEAKING/CALL
FOR PAPERS
GENERAL/HOTEL
Courtney Conway
cconway@uidaho.edu
Kristin Ballance
Also see list of various committee chairs listed on page 27.
For immediate assistance, please call: (703) 832-8422
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Spend the Morning with Us!
FEATUR ED SPEAK ER S
The conference will feature talks by world experts on
exciting and diverse topics in ornithology, including four
plenary sessions.
WEDNESDAY opening address and plenary speaker
Opening Address: David J. Skorton, MD
DR. DAVID J. SKORTON began his tenure as the 13th Secretary of the 169 year
old Smithsonian Institution in July 2015. Before joining the Smithsonian, Skorton
served as president of Cornell University for nine years. Educated as a cardiologist,
his research focus is congenital heart disease and cardiac imaging and image
processing. He is the first medical doctor to lead the Smithsonian. Before becoming
Cornell University’s president, Skorton was president of the University of Iowa from
2003 to 2006 and a member of its faculty for 26 years.
Plenary Speaker: TBA
THURSDAY plenary speaker
John C. Wingfield, PhD
DR. JOHN WINGFIELD has conducted research on hormone-behavior
interactions, stress responses and environmental control of life cycles for over
40 years, including development of field and laboratory techniques. He is
particularly interested in how birds respond to environmental signals (including
social) and transduce that information into neural and neuroendocrine secretions
that orchestrate morphological, physiological and behavioral responses.
Implications for global change and conservation are also major foci. Dr. Wingfield’s
lecture is the 2016 Margaret Morse Nice Medal Lecture sponsored by the Wilson
Ornithological Society.
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FE ATUR ED SPE A K ER S
continued
FRIDAY plenary speaker
Lourdes Mugica Valdés, PhD
DR. LOURDES MUGICA VALDÉS is a professor in the Faculty of Biology at the
University of Havana where she has worked in the Bird Ecology Group since
1981. She received her PhD and BS in Biological Sciences from Universidad
de la Habana (Cuba), and her MS from Simon Fraser University. She has
published 68 scientific papers and 16 book chapters, most of them focused on
waterbirds in Cuba and the importance of wetlands used for rice production.
Her research has prompted Cuban farmers to view waterbirds as an integral
part of the rice agro-ecosystem rather than as pests. She has also been
very active in environmental education and has organized several environmental education campaigns and
capacity building workshops focused on bird conservation and monitoring. Dr. Valdés is the former Director-atLarge in the Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds and she has received many awards for
her efforts in bird conservation, including the Cuban Academy of Sciences Award, the Whitley Award for Bird
Conservation, the National Award for Science and Technology, and the Cuban National Environment Award.
SATURDAY plenary speaker
Mike Webster, PhD
DR. MIKE WEBSTER is the Robert G. Engel Professor of Ornithology in the
Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University, and also
Director of the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
His research focuses on the social behavior of birds from an evolutionary
perspective, particularly focusing on the processes and outcomes of sexual
selection. A particular focus is the evolutionary causes and consequences of
variation in sexual signals, such as plumage ornamentation and song in birds.
Research in Webster’s lab is integrative and examines issues from both ultimate and proximate perspectives,
and combines intensive fieldwork with genetic, hormonal and other lab analyses to unlock the secret lives of
birds and other taxa. Most of this work focuses on New World Warblers and Australian Fairy-wrens. Dr. Webster
received his B.S. degree from the University of California at San Diego, and his PhD from Cornell University.
After a Postdoctoral Position at the University of Chicago, Webster moved to academic appointments at
SUNY Buffalo and Washington State University.
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SCIENTIFIC PROGR A M
NAOC 2016 will offer a week of intensive scientific
exchanges and a suite of thematic sessions that provide
in-depth exploration of a wide range of timely topics that
highlight the importance of, and the exciting new advances
in, ornithological research, conservation and education.
The core scientific content of the meeting will be research
presentations within the concurrent sessions and poster
presentations on the most recent advances in all aspects
of ornithology and conservation. The Scientific Program
offers educational opportunities ranging from plenary
talks summarizing topics of general relevance to symposia
on bird physiology. Over 40 symposia and roundtable
discussions will delve into a wide range of timely and
challenging questions about the biology of birds, such
as the following:
• Surviving the Heat: Integrating Physiology, Behavior,
and Morphology to Predict Population Responses
to Climate Change
• Shorebirds in a Changing World:
Connecting Research and Conservation
• Understanding and Engaging America's Birdwatchers:
What is the Path to Conservation Action?
• Fifty Years and Counting for the Breeding Bird Survey
• Ornithological Advances in Cuba
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Plenary Sessions
Wednesday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary talks by the world’s leaders and expert scientists
on exciting and diverse topics in ornithology will be
presented.
Symposia
Wednesday – Saturday, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
and 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Symposia sessions allow for more in-depth discussions
on various research and conservation topics. Offered as
a series of full- and half-day presentations, these intense
sessions are organized into thematic areas.
Concurrent Sessions
Wednesday – Saturday, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
and 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Concurrent sessions will feature oral presentations
on research from submitted abstracts with up to 14
concurrent sessions per time slot.
• Adding Molt to the Full-Annual-Cycle Perspective
on Avian Conservation
Poster Sessions
Wednesday and Thursday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Current and Future Prospects on Avian De-Extinction
and Genetic Rescue
These sessions feature poster presentations on research
topics selected from submitted abstracts.
• Macrosystems Ornithology — Scaling from Individuals
to Ecosystems
• Synthesizing Science to Inform Conservation
of Songbird Migrants Around the Gulf of Mexico
• Issues in Collections Management and Museum
Science
• Best Practices for Surveying Neotropical Bird
Communities
Lightning Talks/Lightning Symposia
Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Five-minute invited talks (organized by topic) during the
evening that address a common theme or question in
ornithology and conservation. These will be concurrent
with the two evening poster session receptions.
Roundtable Discussions
Thursday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come be heard in these two-hour discussion sessions on
topical and fascinating issues. Immediately following the
poster sessions and lightning talks.
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SCIENTIFIC PROGR A M
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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS continued
Early Professionals Mini Talk Symposia
This special symposia is designed to highlight the exciting
research performed by professionals at the early stages of
their careers.
Pre-Conference Workshops and Training Classes
Start your NAOC off right with some nice cerebral warm
ups. On Monday, August 15 and Tuesday, August 16,
a total of 22 pre-conference workshops and training
classes will be available for registered NAOC attendees!
Workshops are intense half-day, one-day or two-day
sessions on relevant and emerging tools, skills and topics
for ornithological research and conservation. Workshops
are taught by subject-experts from around the world.
Registration and separate fee is required (ranging from
$25 for half day – $175 for two-day workshops).
Free training classes are available for NAOC attendees
at no charge. These bonus education sessions provide
professional development training in areas such as
presentation skills, social media and exploring career
opportunities and range from half-day to 1.5 hours each
as part of combined sessions. Registration is required.
All workshops and classes require a minimum of 20 registrants.
We encourage all attendees to sign-up for these pre-conference
workshops and classes when they register as some workshops
and classes may be cancelled if the minimum number of
participants is not met. Final decisions will be made by June 1
and registrants will be notified of any cancellations at that time.
Call for Papers
All registered participants planning to attend
the conference are invited to contribute to the
scientific sessions. The deadline for abstract
submissions is May 9, 2016. The Scientific
Program Committee will organize papers
in appropriate sessions based on scientific
content of the abstract and will post the final
program on the conference website, indicating
dates and times of all presentations, with links
to the abstracts.
For more information on the Scientific
Program and details on how to submit your
abstract, please visit www.naoc2016.com.
You may also contact the Scientific Program
Committee Chair (Courtney Conway, via email
to cconway@uidaho.edu) with the subject
NAOC 2016.
NOTE: The deadline for submission for
Symposia, Roundtables and Pre-conference
Workshops has passed (December 1, 2015).
Please visit the NAOC website for exact times, presenters
and descriptions (and course syllabus, if available).
For more information on all educational opportunities,
please contact the Committee Chair: Viviana
Ruiz-Gutierrez (workshops@naoc2016.com).
For more detailed information on the scientific
program go to www.naoc2016.com
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PR E-CONFER ENCE WOR K SHOPS
All workshops and classes require a minimum of 20 registrants. We encourage all attendees to sign-up for these pre-conference
workshops and classes when they register as some workshops and classes may be cancelled if the minimum number of
participants is not met. Final decisions will be made by June 1 and registrants will be notified of any cancellations at that time.
Monday, August 15 and Tuesday, August 16
MONDAY – AUGUST 15
All Day
AM
PM
2-DAY
1.5-DAY
Description
Cost
Introduction to Analysis of Biological Sounds using Raven Pro
$ 175
Light-level Geolocation with Open Source Tools
$ 60
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Conservation Future
$ 40
Using eBird Data: Tools and Applications
$ 40
Advanced Programming and Graphing in R
$ 40
Audio Recording: An Introduction to Theory, Techniques and Equipment
$ 40
Basics of Program Mark: An Introductory Course for Beginners
$ 90
Subtotal
TUESDAY – AUGUST 16
All Day
AM
PM
Description
Cost
Revolutionizing Knowledge Sharing for the Conservation of Birds
$ 40
Network Analysis Using R
$ 40
North American Ornithological Atlas Committee
$ 40
Integrating Natural History Collections into Undergraduate Education
$ 40
Forum on Inventive Teaching in Ornithology
$ 25
Understanding Molt and Aging of Passerines
$ 25
Improving GIS-based Wildlife Habitat Models
$ 25
Undergraduate Laboratory Exercises in Ornithology
$ 25
Pre-Conference Training Classes
Subtotal
Monday, August 15 and Tuesday, August 16
MONDAY – AUGUST 15
All Day
AM
PM
Description
Cost
Birding the Future — Exploring Extinction Rates by Focusing on the Warning
Abilities of Birds
Free
Subtotal
TUESDAY – AUGUST 16
All Day
AM
PM
Description
Cost
Birding the Future — Exploring Extinction Rates by Focusing on the Warning
Abilities of Birds
Free
Improving Your Communication Skills (two-part series): Improving Your
Presentation Skills and How to be a Scientist on Twitter
Free
Introduction to Bird Conservation Policy — A Panel Discussion
Free
Introduction to R
Free
Careers in Ornithology (two-part series): Working with NGO’s and Working
with Government Agencies
Free
Bird Conservation Alliance – How to Effectively Engage in Conservation
Free
Animal Welfare Policy and Wildlife Research: A Primer and Dialogue
Free
www.naoc2016.com
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Due to an expected high student turnout and limited
space, most of the student activities require registration
and are limited to students who are current members of
at least one NAOC member society.
Student-Mentor Lunch
Wednesday, August 17, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The Student Mentor Lunch provides an opportunity
for students to match up with a mentor and to have a
one-on-one or small group sit-down lunch. This mentor
program pairs students with established ornithologists
in the same field to build relationships. Students will be
matched with mentors based on research interest. Both
students and professionals are encouraged to sign-up
during the registration process. Please select the
Student-Mentor Lunch event during registration.
Silent Auction
Wednesday – Friday, August 17 – 19 All day
The silent auction will be held over three days in the exhibit
hall. Items donated by companies and individuals will be
bid on by conference attendees and will go to the highest
bidder. From jewelry to fine art to books, monographs,
collectibles and historical memorabilia, we’ve got it all. The
generosity of donors and bidders will help fund students
and student activities.
Student-Professional Social
Friday, August 19, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
This is a unique opportunity for students to meet informally
with professionals to discuss common research interests.
Academic and non-academic professionals from diverse
research backgrounds attend to network with students
in a casual, relaxed environment. Snacks and drinks
provided. The Social will be immediately followed by the
Quiz Bowl.
www.naoc2016.com
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Quiz Bowl
Friday, August 19, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Students and professionals are welcome to attend this
Jeopardy-style BIRD trivia game! Organized by the
Student Affairs Committee, this event is always one of the
most popular events of the conference! Self-assembled
teams will first compete in a pub trivia style round of
ornithology and bird influenced pop-culture trivia ranging
from categories like Taxonomy and Avian Anagrams. The
winning teams from the open pub style round will then
play in the head-to-head championship round for great
prizes. Faculty and other professionals are encouraged
to participate as well. Drinks and light snacks will be
provided.
For questions on student activities, please email
Nick Mason at nicholas.albert.mason@gmail.com
or Valerie Steen at valerie.steen@gmail.com
Student volunteers needed. See page 19 for
more details.
TR AVEL & PRESENTATION AWARDS
Travel Awards Limited funding will be available to defray
travel expenses for undergraduates, graduate students and
post-docs attending the NAOC 2016 meeting. To be eligible
for an award, students must present an oral or poster paper,
be sole author, or the presenting author on co-authored
papers, must be full time or have graduated no more than
one semester prior to the meeting, and be a member of one
of the host societies participating in NAOC 2016. Post-doc
applicants must be a member of the AOU or the AFO.
Student Presentation Awards A number of awards will
be given for the best student presentations, both oral
(regular and lightning) and poster, during the conference.
Awards will be based on the quality of the research as well
as the clarity and presentation of the paper. Any currently
registered student, or person who has completed a degree
in 2016, may be eligible for these awards, provided that
he/she is the primary author and presenter of the paper.
For application and full listing of eligibility requirements,
visit naoc2016.com/awards.
Important Dates
for Student and Post-Doc Travel
and Presentation Award Applications
Week of March 22, 2016
Website for application submission opens.
April 15, 2016
Deadline for application submissions.
May 13, 2016
Applicants will be notified of their application results.
For more information on Student and Post-doc
Travel and Presentation Awards, please contact
Matt Carling via email at mcarling@uwyo.edu.
www.naoc2016.com
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L ATIN A MER ICA N CAR IBBEA N (L AC) TR AV EL AWAR DS
Are you...
• A full-time student or a post-doc?
• Planning to present at NAOC 2016?
• A resident of a Latin American or Caribbean
country (defined as anywhere in Mexico, Central
America, the Caribbean, and South America)
OR a student/post-doc of Latin American
nationality not currently residing in a Latin
American country?
• An active member of one of the participating
ornithological societies?
For more information, please contact Alex Jahn (ajahn@rc.unesp.br)
If you answered ‘yes’ to all four questions, you may qualify for
an NAOC 2016 LAC Travel Grant. Limited funding is available
to defray travel costs to the North American Ornithological
Conference on August 16 – 20, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Applications will be accepted shortly after registration opens,
but there’s enough information available to start preparing now.
For application details, please visit naoc2016.com. Don’t miss
this opportunity to help fund your flight!
Spanish | Becas de viaje para Latinoamericanos o Caribeños (LAC) están disponibles:
Eres...
• ¿Estudiante de tiempo completo o un post-doc?
• ¿Planificando presentar un poster o charla en el
NAOC 2016?
• ¿Residente de un país de América Latina o el
Caribe (definida como cualquier parte de México,
Centroamérica, el Caribe y América del Sur), o eres
un estudiante o post-doc de nacionalidad Latinoamericana o Caribeña que no reside actualmente
en un país de Latinoamérica o el Caribe?
• ¿Miembro de una de las sociedades ornitológicas
participantes de la NAOC2016?
Si usted contestó “sí” a todas las preguntas, usted puede
calificar para una beca de viaje LAC para asistir al NAOC 2016.
Financiamiento limitado esta disponible para cubrir los costos
de viaje a la Conferencia Norteamericana de Ornitología, que se
llevará a cabo del 16 al 20 de agosto de 2016 en Washington,
D.C. Se aceptarán solicitudes poco después de que se abre
el registro, pero hay suficiente información disponible para
comenzar a prepararse ahora. Para detalles, por favor visite
naoc2016.com. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad para ayudar a
financiar tu viaje!
Portuguese | Subsídios de viagem para gente da América Latina e o Caribe (LAC) estão disponíveis:
Você é ...
• ¿Estudante em tempo integral ou um pós-doc?
• ¿Planejando apresentar um pôster ou palestra no
NAOC 2016?
• ¿Residente de um país da América Latina ou do
Caribe (definido como qualquer lugar no México,
América Central, Caribe e América do Sul), ou é
um estudante ou Pós-doc da América Latina ou
do Caribe que atualmente não reside na América
Latina ou no Caribe?
Se você respondeu “sim” a todas estas perguntas, pode
qualificar para uma bolsa de viagem para assistir à NAOC2016.
Financiamento limitada está disponível para cobrir os custos de
viagem para a Conferência de Ornitologia Americana (16 – 20
de agosto de 2016, em Washington, D.C.). As inscrições serão
aceitas logo após o registro fica aberto, mas já há informação
suficiente disponível para se começar a preparar. Para mais
informações, por favor visite naoc2016.com. Não perca esta
oportunidade para ajudar financiar o seu viagem!
• ¿Membro de uma das sociedades ornitológicas
participantes da NAOC2016?
www.naoc2016.com
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BIR DING, TOUR S,
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Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural
History, Bird Division Open House
Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19 (Exact times TBD)
BIRDING
Early Morning Bird Walks At Rock Creek Park
Wednesday, August 17 – Saturday, August 20
5:45 AM – 7:45 AM
Take an early morning walk to Rock Creek Park to see
local species at this legendary migrant trap! Van transport
(with leader) will depart the hotel at 5:45am each morning
and return at 7:45am in time for the first conference
activities. Early autumn migrant flycatchers and warblers
will be joining the local avifauna at this legendary migrant
trap, which played an important role in the development
of modern birding and citizen science. Transportation is
included.
TOURS
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Bird House Tours
Wednesday, August 17 – Saturday, August 20
(
AM , 11AM , and 1PM daily)
Take a “behind the scenes” tour of the Smithsonian’s
National Zoo Bird House! Learn how the National Zoo is
transforming its 1928 bird house into a paradigm-shifting
exhibition which will broaden public access to Smithsonian
science and collections. Come learn how the project will
engage audiences in visitor-activated learning experiences
that combine the resources of the Smithsonian Migratory
Bird Center’s research with a revitalized animal collection.
Hear from bird house keepers how “Experience Migration”
will highlight the annual cycle and long-distance journeys
of migratory birds in the Western Hemisphere, focusing
on neotropical migratory songbirds and shorebirds. Avian
highlights may include up-close encounters with Stanley
Cranes, Greater Rheas, Whooping Cranes, Black-crowned
Night-Herons and migratory songbirds. Transportation not
provided.
Take a tour of the Division of Birds research collections.
These “open houses” during the conference will include
discussion and collections highlights with the research team,
collections management team, and Feather Identification Lab.
Transportation not provided.
Field Trips
The 2016 NAOC Conference is offering a number
of birding field trips that will explore regional wildlife
habitats. Choose from half-day, one-day and two-day
trips held both during and after the scientific program.
Attendees are encouraged to sign-up when they
register for the conference as many field trips have
limited capacities.
Field Trips
• 3-Day/2-Night Pelagic Seabird and Migrant
Shorebird Trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks:
Sunday, August 21 – Tuesday, August 23 (Cost: $499)
• Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the USGS Patuxent
Wildlife Research Center and Refuge: Wednesday,
August 17 (Cost: $49)
• Day Trip to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge:
Monday, August 22 (Cost: $139)
• Two-Day Trip to Chincoteague National Wildlife
Refuge and Saxis Marsh: Monday, August 22 –
Tuesday, August 23 (Cost: $230)
• Half-Day Trip to Huntley Meadows Wetland Park:
Sunday, August 21 ($39)
• Full-Day Trip to Bombay Hook National Wildlife
Refuge and Nearby Migrant Shorebird Habitats:
Sunday, August 21 (Cost: $139)
• Full-Day Trip to Chino Farms and Bombay Hook
National Wildlife Refuge: Tuesday, August 23
(Cost: $139)
Questions regarding all field trips should be directed
to Dan Cristol (dacris@wm.edu).
These special ventures are not included with
registration and a separate fee is required (to offset
actual costs). Advance sign-up is required for all field
trips. Field trip capacities are limited and are on a first
come, first served basis.
Visit www.naoc2016.com for more details.
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EXHIBIT H ALL
The 2016 NAOC Conference will feature an expansive
exhibit hall allowing attendees to see the latest products
and services in ornithology! The exhibit hall will be the site
for coffee breaks, poster sessions and evening receptions
giving attendees a variety of options to visit the booths.
NAOC 2016 will feature exhibitors from a variety of
fields including:
• Transmitter and radar companies
• University press and publishers; publication and
software companies
• Equipment suppliers such as providers of optics,
field scopes, cameras, and field supplies
• Bird-friendly and sustainable manufacturers
• Local and national artisans
• Federal agencies and environmental groups
• National wildlife and conservation organizations
• Tour groups, museums and observatories
Delegates are encouraged to visit exhibit booths as well
as the poster presentations.
Exhibitors to Date (as of March 1, 2016)
• Advanced Telemetry
Systems
• North American Birding
Council
• Association of Field
Ornithologists
• Northstar Science
& Technology
• Avian Research Supplies
• Oregon RFID
• BirdsCaribbean
• Buteo Books
• Texas A&M University
Press
• Condor - COS
• The AUK/The Condor
• Cornell University Press
• Wildlife Acoustics
• Environment for the
Americas
• Wildlife Instruments
• Yale University Press
• e-obs GmbH
• HOLOHIL
• Journal of Avian Biology
Request for Student
Volunteers!
We are looking for 200 student volunteers to
participate at the NAOC Conference to help
make everything work smoothly and efficiently.
Volunteers who work 8 hours or more will
receive a NAOC Volunteer t-shirt and $100
credit to offset NAOC costs (or $200 credit for
working 15 hours!). The volunteer assignments
will be arranged as 2 or 4 hour shifts depending
on assignment. We will need help beginning
Sunday, August 14 through Sunday, August 21.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the
following tasks: stuffing registration bags,
staffing the registration desk, monitoring exhibit
hall or poster session set-up, serving as a room
monitor for scientific sessions, assisting with
tours and field trips, helping with social events
and transportation, serving as an audio/visual
helper, and serving as a floater/runner.
Please sign up to be a volunteer when you
register online for the NAOC! We will then
follow-up with you (April/May) to collect your
qualifications, specific requests for tasks and
scheduling.
For more information, please contact David
Luther (dluther@gmu.edu) or Colin Studds
(studdsc@umbc.edu).
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… Have Fun Every Night!
SOCI AL EV ENTS
American Ornithologists’ Union
(AOU) Fellows Meeting and Dinner
Tuesday, August 16, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave, NW,
Washington, DC
This not to be missed event will kick things off in style.
The AOU Fellows will hold their annual meeting at The
Cosmos Club*. The meeting and dinner are open to
Fellows and their partners. The meeting will include AOU
business, Fellows business, and the discussion of issues
important to the future of the AOU. A garden reception
and dinner immediately follows the meeting. The 100th
Anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, celebrated on
August 16th, will serve as the backdrop for this gathering.
Guests may walk from the hotel (.4 mile). Passenger vans
will also be available.
Cost: $65 per person
*Founded in 1878, The Cosmos Club is a private social club for men and
women distinguished in science, literature and the arts or public service.
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
This one-of-a-kind Welcome Reception is the kick-off to
NAOC and will provide attendees a “Taste of Washington,
DC” and other local flavors! Come and connect with your
old colleagues and get ready for an exciting week of
science and fun. Held in the historic International Ballroom
at the Washington Hilton, this event will feature live local
DC music giving you a warm welcome to the United States
Capital! Light food and drink tickets provided. Sponsored
by Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Early Professionals Social
Immediately following the Early Professionals Mini-talk
Symposium, the Early Professionals Committee will host
a social event for all individuals in the beginning stages
of their careers (including those who did not present
during the symposium). At this event, early professionals
will mingle with each other and senior scientists from
academia, non-governmental organizations, government
agencies, and the private sector. This informal event will
allow those in the beginning stages of their careers to
receive advice and guidance from senior scientists who
have served on search committees and tenure review
committees, as well as to network with their fellow earlystage colleagues. Light snacks and beverages will be
available.
Climate Change Reception: Building Partnerships
to Conserve Birds Across the Americas
Conserving birds across the Americas from pervasive
threats like climate change requires partnerships and
bold solutions. Get the latest insights — and share your
own — during this special evening event focused on
partnership, solutions, and collaboration. Don’t miss
the opportunity to connect with climate researchers,
ambassadors, top grantmakers, and bird conservation
leaders from the Americas. Light food and refreshments
provided. Sponsored by National Audubon Society.
DC Pub Crawl
Wednesday, August 17, 7:00 PM – late night
Gather some friends and go on a DC pub crawl around
some of Dupont Circle’s best bars and lounges. Start with
drinks while enjoying the sunset from one of DC’s rooftop
bars and end with dancing and live music or a game
of pool. Receive drink specials by showing your NAOC
conference badge at participating bars. Locations all within
walking distance or a short taxi ride from the hotel. Map
and more details to follow.
www.naoc2016.com
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All-Out Ostrich Uproar 5K Race
Thursday, August 18, 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
The All-Out Ostrich Uproar is a tradition at AOU meetings,
and the 30th running of the 5 km race will take place safely
away from DC traffic on the grounds of the National Zoo.
Runners can register at check in for the meeting or on
the morning of the race. Winners in several categories will
receive the coveted ostrich egg trophies! A donation of
$10 for the Student Research Fund is requested. For more
information, contact John Sauer at jrsauer@usgs.gov.
Movie Night: The Messenger/Migratory Bird Treaty
Thursday, August 18, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Start the evening with a social event celebrating 100
years of bird conservation and the Migratory Bird Treaty.
The social will be followed by a showing of Su Rynard’s
wide-ranging and contemplative documentary The
Messenger exploring our deep-seated connection to
birds and warns that the uncertain fate of songbirds might
mirror our own. Moving from the northern reaches of the
Boreal Forest to the base of Mount Ararat in Turkey to the
streets of New York, The Messenger brings us face-toface with a remarkable variety of human-made perils that
have devastated thrushes, warblers, orioles, tanagers,
grosbeaks and many other airborne music-makers. The
showing will be followed with a panel discussion with
scientists from the film. Sponsored by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and Environment and Climate Change
Canada.
Bird Jam & Poetry Slam
Friday, August 19, 8:00 PM – midnight
Have you ever wondered what other ornithologists do
when they disappear from their offices and field jobs at the
end of the day? Join us for a full evening of entertainment
and find out. The evening will kick off with a poetry slam
session featuring your ornithology peers. The poetry
session will be followed by a variety of musical acts and
other talent, provided by your colleagues.
Cost: $15 per person
NAOC Banquet: A Night at the Zoo — A Night of DC Beer Tasting, Southern Barbecue and Live Music!
Saturday, August 20, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
REAL SUMMER FUN — Rather than a fancy sit
down, dress up banquet with a piece of leathery
chicken, we’re shutting down the zoo and taking
it over for some serious summer fun! So put on
your shorts, t-shirts and sandals and take a
Saturday afternoon stroll up Connecticut Avenue
to experience the best NAOC banquet ever!
Experience Endless Entertainment!
This not-to-be-missed event will cap off a great
week in style and fun! Held at the one-and-only
Smithsonian’s National Zoo, this closing dinner
event will feature local DC beer and microbrews,
local Virginia wine, Virginia black salt oysters
(on the half-shell), Southern Barbecue (think
roast pig, chicken, beef brisket), grilled portobello
mushrooms as well and a variety of other dishes
and desserts sure to please all taste buds. Zoo
is walking distance from hotel (.5 mile) but buses
will also be available.
Cost: $65.00
• LIVE NEW ORLEANS MUSIC —
Enjoy live music and dance under the
summer skies! Musical entertainment
will feature “Big Sam and his Funky
Nation” playing some down home
southern New Orleans music!
• BEER AND WINE TASTINGS — Taste local DC
microbrews and wines from nearby Virginia wineries!
• ZOO ANIMALS AND TOURS — As part of the zoo
experience, we will have live animals along with
zoo-keeper led talks. We will also be offering
tours of the new planned Smithsonian
Bird House (Experience Migration)!
• AWARDS PROGRAM —
Announcements of student awards
will be done at this event. Come
support and cheer on your peers!
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Special Rates for NAOC 2016 Attendees!
HOTEL A ND TR AV EL INFOR M ATION
Discounted Hotel Rates
Special rates have been negotiated for NAOC attendees
making the hotel affordable for anyone wanting to
participate! Students may take advantage of room-sharing
options making hotel rates as low as $64 per person!
$169 Single/Double Occupancy
($84.50 per person if double occupancy)
$194 Triple Occupancy ($64 per person)
Hotel Reservations
ABOUT THE HOTEL
NAOC-VI is thrilled to be hosting its 2016 Conference at
the Washington Hilton Hotel — A contemporary urban
retreat in the heart of Washington, DC. Located just one
mile from the Smithsonian National Zoo and just blocks
from the Dupont Circle Metro, this ideal location offers
easy accessibility to the National Mall and other iconic
DC attractions. The hotel features renovated guest rooms,
an outdoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art health club,
in-room dining, onsite restaurants and bars, gourmet
coffee shop and market, business center, gift store,
concierge desk, and outdoor courtyard terrace.
The hotel is located within walking distance of Dupont
Circle and historic Georgetown as well as other lively
neighborhoods such as Adams Morgan and the
U Street Corridor. This fantastic location offers a variety
of restaurants and nightlife options for attendees for
off-site meals and after-hour activities.
The Washington Hilton Hotel
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 483-3000
CHECK-IN: 4:00
PM
/ Check-out 11:00 AM
WEBSITE: www.washingtonhilton.com
You can choose to book your hotel reservations when you
register for NAOC 2016 online, or you can book directly
through the hotel.
ONLINE: Visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NAOC2016
BY PHONE: Call Hilton Reservations at 1-800-HILTONS and
reference “NAOC2016” to receive the discounted rate.
Hotel Deadline!
Whether you book through online registration or
directly with the hotel, please book your room
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TR AVEL
TAXI SERVICE AND UBER Taxi service is also available
The Washington Hilton Hotel is located within walking
distance from the Metro and NAOC attendees have many
economical options to get to and from the various DC area
airports and around town. NAOC has negotiated special
discounted rates for conference attendees. When making
your travel arrangements, use the special discount codes
highlighted below.
from the various airports with prices ranging from $25 – $75
depending on airport. For more information and estimated
fares, please visit our travel page on the website. Uber and
UberX is also available in Washington, DC offering another
low-cost option for attendees.
Three Airport Options
Washington, DC is accessible by three major airports
in the Washington/Baltimore Area:
REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA)
Distance to Hotel: 6 miles, 20 minutes. (BEST OPTION!)
WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD)
Distance to Hotel: 27 miles, 40 minutes
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BWI)
Distance to Hotel: 36 miles, 50 minutes
Ground Transportation
to and from the Airports and Hotel
METRO/SUBWAY For those coming in to Reagan National
Airport, Metro service is available from the airport to the
hotel and is definitely your best option! The hotel is located
four blocks from Dupont Circle Metro stop on the Red Line.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE NAOC has arranged discounts with
CAR RENTAL NAOC has arranged for car rental discounts
with Hertz Rental Car — Use code #022Q7867 for the
NAOC discount!
Hertz rental car also has a counter at the Washington Hilton
providing attendees multiple options for renting a car while
in Washington, DC! To book your car with Hertz, please
call 1 (800) 654-2240 and reference the NAOC discount
CV CODE # 022Q7867. You may also book online by visiting
www.hertz.com.
Parking
Make parking in the city easier (and cheaper) by booking your
guaranteed parking spot with our official parking partner,
Parking Panda. Select the day(s) you are attending and
compare prices and distance of many lots and garages near
the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Use Code NAOC10 at checkout for 10 percent off. Book
now and your space at the chosen facility is 100 percent
guaranteed! For assistance booking your reservation call
(800) 232-6415 to speak with a Parking Panda representative.
You may also book online by visiting www.parkingpanda.com.
Super Shuttle! To book your discounted reservation, visit
the personalized SuperShuttle link on the NAOC travel page
Parking is also available at the Washington Hilton for both
and use the code #APAGU.
overnight guests and those commuting from the DC area.
DC PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DC offers an expansive
Visit the NAOC Travel page for more information and rates.
public Metrorail and Metrobus system that reaches Virginia
and Maryland. With 86 stations and 106 miles of track,
Traveling on a budget to NAOC? Learn how to travel to
Washington, DC’s subway system is the second largest
and from DC airports and around town “on a budget”
transit system in the United States. It is also one of the
while at NAOC! Visit our “NAOC on a Budget” page at
country’s cleanest, safest and most efficient Metro systems.
www.naoc2016.com/travel.
NOTE: The Washington Hilton Hotel is located four blocks
from Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line.
QUICK CODE GUIDE
Super Shuttle
#APAGU
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Hertz Rental Car
#022Q7867
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Parking Panda
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R EGISTR ATION INFOR M ATION
Early Bird
Regular
Onsite
(before May 27)
(May 28 – July 30)
(Aug. 1 – Aug. 15)
Student
$ 249
$ 349
$ 449
Professional
$ 499
$ 599
$ 699
Latin American Caribbean (LAC) Student
$ 119
$ 249
$ 349
Latin American Caribbean (LAC) Professional
$ 299
$ 399
$ 499
REGISTRATION TYPE
Graduated within last 12 months
Single Day
$200
Spouse/Guest
$200
Full
Conference
Registration
NAOC 2016 CONFERENCE FEES
Varies
Single-Day
Conference
Registration
$200
Spouse/Guest
Conference
Registration
$200
NAOC 2016 conference registration fee includes the following:
Four (4) Days of Scientific Sessions (plenary sessions, workshops,
symposia, lightning talks, roundtables)
*
Welcome Reception
*
Two (2) Exhibit Hall and Poster Session Receptions
(Wednesday and Thursday)
*
Four (4) Morning Coffee Breaks
*
Four (4) Afternoon Refreshment Breaks
*
$20 Abstract Fee Waived with Conference Registration
Confirmation Number
N/A
N/A
N/A
Free Training Classes
*
N/A
Student-Mentor Lunch
*
N/A
Student-Professional Social
*
N/A
Quiz Bowl
*
N/A
All-Out Ostrich 5K Race
*
The following events are free of charge, but registration is required:
Climate Change Reception
*
Early Professional Social
N/A
Movie Night: The Messenger/Migratory Bird Treaty
N/A
*
continued on next page >
* Single-day conference registrants may only register for events occurring
on the specific single-day selected during registration. Example: A
Wednesday-only registration can only register for Wednesday events.
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NAOC 2016 CONFERENCE FEES
continued
Full
Conference
Registration
(CONTINUED)
Varies
Single-Day
Conference
Registration
$200
Spouse/Guest
Conference
Registration
$200
The following events are free of charge and require onsite registration:
Morning Bird Walks
*
National Zoo Bird House Tours
*
Smithsonian Bird Division Open House
*
Pub Crawl
*
Attendees are also welcome to register for the following events, each of which require registration
and an additional fee:
*
AOU Fellows Meeting and Dinner ($65)
N/A
N/A
Invitation Only
Field Trips
*
Bird Jam & Poetry Slam ($15)
*
NAOC Banquet: A Night at the Zoo ($65)
*
Extra tickets available
FOR MORE INFORMATION
EXHIBITS/SPONSORSHIP
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS
Kristin Ballance
Viviana Ruiz-Gutierrez
vivruiz@gmail.com
REGISTRATION
VOLUNTEERING
Lori Kaye
lori@naoc2016.com
David Luther
dluther@gmu.edu
SPEAKING/CALL FOR PAPERS
GENERAL/HOTEL
Courtney Conway
cconway@uidaho.edu
Kristin Ballance
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Also see list of various
committee chairs listed
on inside back cover.
Valerie Steen
valerie.steen@gmail.com
FIELD TRIPS
Dan Cristol
dacris@wm.edu
For additional assistance,
please call: (703) 832-8422
* Single-day conference registrants may only register for events occurring
on the specific single-day selected during registration. Example: A
Wednesday-only registration can only register for Wednesday events.
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continued
Early Bird Deadline is May 27—Register early and save!
Important Notes:
• All attendees are encouraged to register online. This is
the easiest and fastest way to register!
• For those who cannot register online, a completed
registration worksheet is required for each registrant.
• Group registration is available through online
registration only.
3. By Wire Transfer: Attendees required to pay via wire
transfer should email registrar@naoc2016.com for
payment instructions; please note that an additional fee
of $10 will be added to wire transfer payments.
NOTE: Fees are stated in U.S. dollars (USD) and we
request payment in USD. If paying by credit card, your
credit card company will automatically calculate the
exchange rate to USD. Payments by check must be in
USD, from a U.S. bank.
• Early registration is highly recommended, not only for the
financial benefits and to assist in conference planning, but
because space is limited for many of the additional items Group Discounts:
such as field trips, student events and social events.
At this time, no group discounts are available.
Three Easy Ways to Register:
1. Online: We encourage all attendees to register online.
Once you register online you will have a conference
ID code and will be able to go back and edit your
registration and/or add items. Please go to
www.naoc2016.com/register.
2. By Mail: For those mailing checks, please register online
and then mail your check. If it is not possible to register
online, please mail your completed registration worksheet
to the address below:
NAOC 2016, c/o Crabtree + Company,
200 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046
One-Day Registration Fees:
One-Day registration is available for $200 and provides
admission to attend receptions included in the general
registration fee, scientific sessions, and coffee breaks
occurring on the specific single-day selected during
registration. There is also the option to register for optional
field trips, and any birding or social events occurring on the
specific single-day selected. Please refer to the charts on
page 24 and 25 for additional details. Single-Day registrants
are not eligible to submit an abstract.
Spouse/Guest Fees:
Spouse/guest registration is available for $200 and provides
3. By Fax: For those paying by credit card who are not able admission for a traveling companion to attend receptions
to register online, you may fax your completed registration included in the general registration fee, scientific sessions,
worksheet to 703.832.8148.
and coffee breaks. They also have the option to register for
optional field trips, birding, and social events. Please refer to
Three Easy Ways to Pay:
the charts on page 24 and 25 for additional details.
1. By Credit Card: We encourage all attendees to pay
by credit card as this is the easiest and fastest form of
NAOC 2016 Conference Registration
payment. NAOC accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Confirmation Number:
and American Express.
Once you have completed registration, you will receive your
2. By Check: For those paying by check, please complete
your online registration and select the “Pay by Invoice”
option. Checks should be made payable to NAOC 2O16
and sent to:
NAOC 2016 Conference Registration Confirmation Number.
This number is important and allows you to:
• Modify your registration
• Cancel your registration
NAOC 2016, c/o Crabtree + Company,
200 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046.
• Make a substitution to your registration
Please include the invoice with your payment.
• Update your attendee profile
• Waive the $20 abstract submission fee
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continued
Email Address:
NAOC 2016 Abstract Management System:
You will receive essential information electronically at the
email address you provide during NAOC 2016 Conference
Registration. Be sure to check your junk email box in case
any of your NAOC 2016 email(s) are caught by spam filters.
The NAOC 2016 Abstract Management System will be
used to collect abstracts for those who are interested in
presenting at a general session (poster session, lightningtalk, roundtable), symposia, and travel and presentation
award applications.
Your email address is important. It will be your unique
identifier and must be used for both conference registration
and abstract submission. The NAOC 2016 Abstract
Management System is separate from the NAOC 2016
Conference Registration System. Your email address is the
only way to connect your registration with your abstract.
For group registration, please confirm which email address
each registrant intends to use for the duration of this
Conference.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, we
encourage you to send a substitute. Substitutions can be
made at any time, even onsite at the conference.
There is a $20 abstract submission fee for those who
choose to submit an abstract prior to registering for the
conference.
Complimentary abstract submission is provided to those
who register for the full conference prior to submitting an
abstract. Submissions are limited to one (1) per registrant
and must be made prior to published abstract submission
deadlines.
Please use your NAOC 2016 Conference Registration
Confirmation Number during checkout to waive the $20
submission fee.
NAOC 2016 is anticipating record attendance and abstract
submissions and cannot accommodate $20 refund
requests.
If you find it necessary to cancel and are not able to find
a substitute, we are able to refund your conference fee
(less a 20% processing fee) if we receive notice on or before
Note: Abstracts (and travel and presentation award
May 27, 2016. After that date, the following cancellation
applications) can be modified as many times as necessary
fees will apply:
up to the point of formally submitting and providing
payment (or the NAOC 2016 Conference Registration
Cancellations received:
Refund Due:
Confirmation Number).
Before May 27
80% refund
Between May 28 – August 1
50% refund
After August 2 or Onsite
No refund
Refunds will not be issued for “no-show” registrants for
any reason.
Substitution or Cancellation Procedures:
If you registered online, you can modify, cancel, or make a
substitution to your registration by logging into your account
with the NAOC 2016 Conference Registration Confirmation
Number that was provided at the time of registration.
Confirmation:
Your registration will not be processed or confirmed until
full payment has been received. Those who register online
will immediately be sent a confirmation. Those who register
by fax or mail will receive an email confirmation letter within
7 – 10 days.
Travel and Presentation Awards:
Please visit our website at www.naoc2016.com for more
information on travel and presentation awards.
If you did not register online, please email
registrar@naoc2016.com with your substitution or
cancellation request. If you do not receive a confirmation
notification within 72 hours of submitting your request,
please contact us to confirm receipt of your request.
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CONFER ENCE ORGA NIZER S A ND COM MITTEES
NAOC Steering Committee
Student Presentation and Travel Awards Committee
(Chair) Peter Marra, PhD
Director, Migratory Bird Center
Email: marrap@si.edu
(Chair) Matt Carling, PhD
Asst. Professor, Department of Zoology & Physiology
Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center
University of Wyoming
Email: mcarling@uwyo.edu
Local Organizing Committee
(Co-Chair) Bruce M Beehler, PhD
Research Associate, Division of Birds
National Museum of Natural History
Email: beehlerb@si.edu
(Co-Chair) Peter Marra, PhD
Scientific Program Committee
Courtney Conway, PhD
Idaho Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit Leader,
College of Natural Resources
University of Idaho
Email: cconway@uidaho.edu
Training Opportunities & Workshops Committee
(Chair) Viviana Ruiz-Gutierrez, PhD
Research Associate, Quantitative Ecologist Conservation
Science and Bird Population Studies
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Email: vivruiz@gmail.com
Field Trip Committee
(Chair) Dan Cristol, PhD
Professor of Biology
The College of William & Mary
Email: dacris@wm.edu
Latin American Participation
(Chair) Alex E. Jahn, PhD
Departamento de Zoologia Universidade Estadual Paulista
Email: ajahn@rc.unesp.br
Student Activities & Affairs Committee
(Co-chair) Nicholas A. Mason, MSc, PhD Candidate
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Lab of Ornithology
Cornell University
Email: nicholas.albert.mason@gmail.com
(Co-chair) Valerie Steen, PhD Candidate
Ecology, Colorado State University
U.S. Geological Survey
Fort Collins Science Center
Email: valerie.steen@gmail.com
Finance & Fundraising Committee
(Co-Chair) Peter Marra, PhD
(Co-Chair) Melinda Pruett-Jones
Executive Director, American Ornithologists' Union
Email: mpruettjones@gmail.com
Volunteer Committee
(Co-Chair) David Luther, PhD
Term Assistant Professor, Biology Department
George Mason University
Email: dluther@gmu.edu
(Co-Chair) Colin Studds, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography
& Environmental Systems
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Email: studdsc@umbc.edu
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NAOC 2016 SPONSORS — TO DATE
PREMIER SPONSORS
Smithsonian
Institution
PL ATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Optics
t h e T r o pic
s
f
or
EDUCATION AFFILIATES — TO DATE
Thank you to our schools and universities who are committed to ornithology education and conservation of wildlife
and helping to support the 2016 NAOC Conference:
www.naoc2016.com
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North American Ornithological Conference 2016

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