Black Bears of the Bruce: Dr. Martyn Obbard to Speak in Owen Sound
The Owen Sound Field Naturalists host Dr. Martyn Obbard for a talk on the Bruce Peninsula’s small, at-risk black bear population.
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The Owen Sound Field Naturalists (OSFN) are pleased to welcome renowned wildlife biologist Dr. Martyn Obbard to the Owen Sound audience on October 9, with his presentation about the black bear population of the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula.
A dedicated research scientist, Dr. Obbard will discuss the ecology and behaviour of the small, at-risk, genetically isolated, and unique population of black bears on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula — and how these bears differ from those elsewhere in Ontario.
The presentation will draw on results from a long-term research study conducted jointly by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Parks Canada, and graduate students from Trent University in Peterborough.
Dr. Martyn Obbard is an Emeritus Research Scientist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and an adjunct professor in the Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program at Trent University.
During his long career as a wildlife biologist, Dr. Obbard has engaged with many different species and programs:
“As an undergraduate student, I worked on research projects studying Canada Geese, Snow Geese, and Northern Cardinals. My graduate work was on snapping turtles.
In my career with OMNR, I studied both black bears and polar bears. As an adjunct at Trent University, I didn’t do any undergraduate teaching but mentored several graduate students, including several who were part of the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula black bear project.”
This event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. It is open to the general public, with admission by donation. The presentation will also be shared via Zoom — with a link available at osfn.ca.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for meeting friends, purchasing memberships, and checking out the many items for sale — including clothing and award-winning publications.
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