Talk given by Prof. Robert Montgomerie from Queen's University and hosted by ROAAr, McGill Library.
When: April 21, 2018
Location: Thomson House Ballroom
Description
Ornithologist and evolutionary biologist Bob Montgomerie gives a bird's eye view on the weird and wonderful colours of birds and the way bird eyes perceive colour. ROAAr went on the road to offer a public lecture on a Saturday, outside of regular opening hours. Three paintings from the Blacker-Wood Collection were on display for birders and enthusiasts to admire.
Program Notes: Introduction by Victoria Dickenson, Adjunct Professor, Blacker-Wood Consultant. See Bob Montgomerie's Blog for current research in ornithology and bird vision.
The collection can be consulted in the Rare Books Reading room Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Contact lauren.williams [at] mcgill.ca (Lauren Williams), Liaison Librarian for the Blacker-Wood Collection, for reference guidance.
