Milu Velardi discusses monitoring the pinyon jay at LANL
April 1, 2024
That’s why Lab scientists have been monitoring the pinyon jay’s Los Alamos presence. This month’s special guest, Milu Velardi, will discuss her team’s purposeful work to record local pinyon jays. Their findings will help researchers determine a beneficial balance between mission operations and compliance if the pinyon jay receives federal protections. Monitoring the birds also strengthen the Lab’s stewardship of its natural resources.
The Periodic Table is the Bradbury Science Museum’s casual, ask-me-anything program held at ProjectY Cowork. Gather with other science enthusiasts and talk with a special guest Labbie about their unique work. The Periodic Table is always free.
Read more about Velardi and her team’s work with the pinyon jay.
About the speaker: Milu Velardi is a certified wildlife biologist. Originally from Colorado, Velardi received her undergraduate degree in wildlife from The Evergreen State College. She earned her graduate degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources, studying her first true love — bats — in the hardwoods of West Virginia. She currently works in LANL’s biological resources team where she assists in threatened and endangered species compliance as well as migratory bird work. Most recently, she has led the charge in gaining a better understanding of species’ presence at the Lab, including the pinyon jay, using acoustic recording units.
Monday, April 8
5:30-7 p.m.
ProjectY Cowork
150 Central Park Square
Los Alamos, NM
