s BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
... The British Virgin Islands (BVI), a UK Overseas Territory, is at the eastern end of the Greater Antillean chain of islands in the northern Caribbean Sea, and comprise more than 60 islands, cays and rocks. As an archipelago, the Virgin Islands are politically divided between BVI (which stretch out to ...
... The British Virgin Islands (BVI), a UK Overseas Territory, is at the eastern end of the Greater Antillean chain of islands in the northern Caribbean Sea, and comprise more than 60 islands, cays and rocks. As an archipelago, the Virgin Islands are politically divided between BVI (which stretch out to ...
Anacapa Fact Sheet - Island Conservation
... Scripps’s Murrelets rebounded almost immediately. We continue to see strong evidence of murrelet population growth through the expansion of breeding area, increased nest occupancy, and a higher number of eggs laid at one time. Today, hatching success among the murrelets is greated than 90%, compared ...
... Scripps’s Murrelets rebounded almost immediately. We continue to see strong evidence of murrelet population growth through the expansion of breeding area, increased nest occupancy, and a higher number of eggs laid at one time. Today, hatching success among the murrelets is greated than 90%, compared ...
Seabird Recovery Project 20/4/17
... Two of the most important species in need of protection are the Manx Shearwater and the Storm Petrel. The MS is very graceful in flight, gliding over the surface of the sea, occasionally banking or ‘shearing’. On land it is very slow and clumsy. They spend most of their life at sea, returning to the ...
... Two of the most important species in need of protection are the Manx Shearwater and the Storm Petrel. The MS is very graceful in flight, gliding over the surface of the sea, occasionally banking or ‘shearing’. On land it is very slow and clumsy. They spend most of their life at sea, returning to the ...
Cactus Fruits May Facilitate Village Weaver (Ploceus
... were not able to find the secretive species during 1975–1976 (Amerson et al. 1982). The population was thought to be extirpated since it had not been seen since 1923 (Muse and Muse 1982), but was rediscovered during 1985, when a road-killed specimen was found. During subsequent searches one individu ...
... were not able to find the secretive species during 1975–1976 (Amerson et al. 1982). The population was thought to be extirpated since it had not been seen since 1923 (Muse and Muse 1982), but was rediscovered during 1985, when a road-killed specimen was found. During subsequent searches one individu ...
Koa`e kea or White-tailed Tropicbird
... SPECIES INFORMATION: The koa‘e kea or white-tailed tropicbird is a showy, white seabird (Family: Phaethontidae), related to boobies and frigatebirds. Six koa‘e kea (white-tailed tropicbird) subspecies are recognized; only one (P. l. dorothea) breeds in Hawai‘i. Adult male and females are mostly whit ...
... SPECIES INFORMATION: The koa‘e kea or white-tailed tropicbird is a showy, white seabird (Family: Phaethontidae), related to boobies and frigatebirds. Six koa‘e kea (white-tailed tropicbird) subspecies are recognized; only one (P. l. dorothea) breeds in Hawai‘i. Adult male and females are mostly whit ...
Seabirds of the Hauraki Gulf
... In the late afternoon Cook’s petrels gather in large numbers within several kilometres of the island (Little Barrier/Hauturu). Many are grouped in rafts resting on the sea, a good number are flying, that scything, arcing flight so typical of gadfly petrels. Some indulge in display chases and calling ...
... In the late afternoon Cook’s petrels gather in large numbers within several kilometres of the island (Little Barrier/Hauturu). Many are grouped in rafts resting on the sea, a good number are flying, that scything, arcing flight so typical of gadfly petrels. Some indulge in display chases and calling ...
Mr. John Fitzgerald, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS
... and to adhere to the laws protecting the breeding colony. Since these birds will be returning from their wintering grounds to begin breeding here in late April/early May it is imperative that urgent action is taking to secure the structure in advance of this period. Failure to maintain this structur ...
... and to adhere to the laws protecting the breeding colony. Since these birds will be returning from their wintering grounds to begin breeding here in late April/early May it is imperative that urgent action is taking to secure the structure in advance of this period. Failure to maintain this structur ...
Gillian Martin, Director of the CCI, made a 45
... under some conditions, nesting success may be compromised due to increased predation and pest infestation. Open nesters are negatively impacted because interspecific and intraspecific competition is increased, and there may be long term impacts on WEBL and MOBL species biology and coexistence becaus ...
... under some conditions, nesting success may be compromised due to increased predation and pest infestation. Open nesters are negatively impacted because interspecific and intraspecific competition is increased, and there may be long term impacts on WEBL and MOBL species biology and coexistence becaus ...
March2013meetingNotes - Florida Shorebird Alliance
... o USDA has 36 employees throughout the state but some are currently not working year-round. Therefore, sites in the Panhandle could potentially get multiple field agents during the trapping periods. USDA will have 10-14 day trap-intensive period at each of the sites on a rotation. In addition to mam ...
... o USDA has 36 employees throughout the state but some are currently not working year-round. Therefore, sites in the Panhandle could potentially get multiple field agents during the trapping periods. USDA will have 10-14 day trap-intensive period at each of the sites on a rotation. In addition to mam ...
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... managed for many decades with prescribed fires and livestock grazing. The regrowth of lush vegetation following spring fires attracts into the fields many arthropods and, consequently, their predators—the breeding birds. However, the change in vegetation structure following fires also facilitates ne ...
... managed for many decades with prescribed fires and livestock grazing. The regrowth of lush vegetation following spring fires attracts into the fields many arthropods and, consequently, their predators—the breeding birds. However, the change in vegetation structure following fires also facilitates ne ...
Rat Rattus control at nests of the endangered kakapo Strigops
... At one nest, a rat was seen over two nights inside the nest chamber with a chick. On both occasions the detonators were fired and the rat departed the nest. Several detonations within one nest, with a sitting female on eggs, were due to a fault within the electronic system. Fortunately the female di ...
... At one nest, a rat was seen over two nights inside the nest chamber with a chick. On both occasions the detonators were fired and the rat departed the nest. Several detonations within one nest, with a sitting female on eggs, were due to a fault within the electronic system. Fortunately the female di ...
Muse Turkey Talk
... Introduction • History – In the late 1800s, hunting greatly reduced RGWT numbers. – By 1920, much of the population was extirpated over its original range. – Approximately 100,000 birds left in Texas, primarily in the Edwards Plateau and South Texas Plains. ...
... Introduction • History – In the late 1800s, hunting greatly reduced RGWT numbers. – By 1920, much of the population was extirpated over its original range. – Approximately 100,000 birds left in Texas, primarily in the Edwards Plateau and South Texas Plains. ...
Bird Houses for Songbirds - Alabama Cooperative Extension System
... are platform nesters. Robins winter in Alabama but generally nest from central Alabama northward to Alaska. Migrating robins pass through Alabama in March on their way to northern nesting grounds. Robins are fairly large songbirds that are often seen feeding on moist lawns. This bird population has ...
... are platform nesters. Robins winter in Alabama but generally nest from central Alabama northward to Alaska. Migrating robins pass through Alabama in March on their way to northern nesting grounds. Robins are fairly large songbirds that are often seen feeding on moist lawns. This bird population has ...
Aves (Birds): Ciconiiformes, Ardeidae Great Blue Heron (Ardea
... they are threatened by pollutants and pesticide runoff that makes its way up the food chain (USFWS 2009). Nesting colonies can be threatened by human disturbance and by Bald Eagle predation (Hammerson 1996). A 300 m buffer zone around the colony with no human activity is recommended during courtship ...
... they are threatened by pollutants and pesticide runoff that makes its way up the food chain (USFWS 2009). Nesting colonies can be threatened by human disturbance and by Bald Eagle predation (Hammerson 1996). A 300 m buffer zone around the colony with no human activity is recommended during courtship ...
Kakerori Recovery Plan - Invasive Species Specialist Group
... When humans arrived in the Isles of Pacifica about 3500 years ago they brought with them mammals such as ship rats (Rattus rattus) (Irwin 1992, in Robertson et al. 1994), which, due to their predatory instincts, decimated many of the local bird species in New Zealand, Hawaii and the eastern Polynesi ...
... When humans arrived in the Isles of Pacifica about 3500 years ago they brought with them mammals such as ship rats (Rattus rattus) (Irwin 1992, in Robertson et al. 1994), which, due to their predatory instincts, decimated many of the local bird species in New Zealand, Hawaii and the eastern Polynesi ...
breeding behaviour of the zebra dove, geopelia striata
... Earlier observations of a nesting pair of pink-necked green pigeons (Treron vernans) showed that the male took on the day duty while the female, the night shift (Wee, 2005). We expected the zebra doves to follow the same practice but as the sexes are not distinguishable, we cannot say for sure which ...
... Earlier observations of a nesting pair of pink-necked green pigeons (Treron vernans) showed that the male took on the day duty while the female, the night shift (Wee, 2005). We expected the zebra doves to follow the same practice but as the sexes are not distinguishable, we cannot say for sure which ...
Caspian Tern Sterna caspia
... insects may also be taken. Adults have been reported to take eggs and young from nests of neighbouring birds. This species is generally monogamous and typically nests in colonies, often with other breeding larids. In insular Newfoundland, they are reported to nest among Ring-billed Gull (Larus delaw ...
... insects may also be taken. Adults have been reported to take eggs and young from nests of neighbouring birds. This species is generally monogamous and typically nests in colonies, often with other breeding larids. In insular Newfoundland, they are reported to nest among Ring-billed Gull (Larus delaw ...
GW Bush Stone-curlew introduction
... Bush Stone-curlew conservation project – North-east Victoria Bush Stone-curlews (Burhinus grallarius), also known as Bush Thick-knees, are elusive, curious-looking birds. They are largely nocturnal and their presence is often announced by their eerie, unnerving call. The species was once widely dist ...
... Bush Stone-curlew conservation project – North-east Victoria Bush Stone-curlews (Burhinus grallarius), also known as Bush Thick-knees, are elusive, curious-looking birds. They are largely nocturnal and their presence is often announced by their eerie, unnerving call. The species was once widely dist ...
Forster`s Tern - Audubon Minnesota
... Suitable Forster’s tern habitat should also be protected or restored, especially near established colonies. Natural features common to successful breeding colonies should be identified and incorporated into restoration projects. From Birds of North America: Wetland preservation, especially of ...
... Suitable Forster’s tern habitat should also be protected or restored, especially near established colonies. Natural features common to successful breeding colonies should be identified and incorporated into restoration projects. From Birds of North America: Wetland preservation, especially of ...
Otago Coast Seabird Restoration Project Background The Otago
... previous breeding site are vocalisations and the presence of artificial nest sites and burrows. Where seabirds already visit an area or colonies are nearby, playing tape recordings of seabird calls each night has been sufficient to start new colonies of several species. The ...
... previous breeding site are vocalisations and the presence of artificial nest sites and burrows. Where seabirds already visit an area or colonies are nearby, playing tape recordings of seabird calls each night has been sufficient to start new colonies of several species. The ...
House Sparrow - East Renfrewshire Council
... partners, which could be a factor limiting their ability to colonise suitable habitat when it is created outside existing colonies’ home ranges. Nestlings are fed on aphids, caterpillars, weevils and grasshoppers. By the time they fledge, however, seeds and grain become the most important foods. Suc ...
... partners, which could be a factor limiting their ability to colonise suitable habitat when it is created outside existing colonies’ home ranges. Nestlings are fed on aphids, caterpillars, weevils and grasshoppers. By the time they fledge, however, seeds and grain become the most important foods. Suc ...
Biological Monitoring
... composition and habitat structure over time. It is thus important to monitor all aspects of the community to document these changes. This section covers the protocols that were used to gather baseline data on each taxonomic group. The methods used for each group are presented below, but we anticipat ...
... composition and habitat structure over time. It is thus important to monitor all aspects of the community to document these changes. This section covers the protocols that were used to gather baseline data on each taxonomic group. The methods used for each group are presented below, but we anticipat ...
Aves (Birds):Strigiformes, Strigidae Long Eared Owl (Asio otus
... California (Grinnell and Miller 1944, Remsen 1978). Shuford and Fitton (1998) suggested populations of A. otus are still abundant in the Great Basin regions of California. All reasons for decline not known, but destruction and fragmentation of riparian habitat and live oak groves have been major fac ...
... California (Grinnell and Miller 1944, Remsen 1978). Shuford and Fitton (1998) suggested populations of A. otus are still abundant in the Great Basin regions of California. All reasons for decline not known, but destruction and fragmentation of riparian habitat and live oak groves have been major fac ...
Peregrine Falcon - Hawks Aloft Inc.
... They feed primarily on other birds, taking a variety of sizes from songbirds to small geese depending on the size of the hunting Peregrine. They also prey on medium-sized mammals including bats, and sometimes steal mammals or fish from other raptors. Flight Speed: Peregrines hunt in a variety of way ...
... They feed primarily on other birds, taking a variety of sizes from songbirds to small geese depending on the size of the hunting Peregrine. They also prey on medium-sized mammals including bats, and sometimes steal mammals or fish from other raptors. Flight Speed: Peregrines hunt in a variety of way ...
Successful start to conservation project
... Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) on behalf of the Sunart Oakwoods Initiative (SOI). The scheme is targeting areas in which non-native mink have a devastating effect on native water bird populations. The evidence for this dwindling bird population comes after long-term monitoring and trapping carried ...
... Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) on behalf of the Sunart Oakwoods Initiative (SOI). The scheme is targeting areas in which non-native mink have a devastating effect on native water bird populations. The evidence for this dwindling bird population comes after long-term monitoring and trapping carried ...
Bermuda petrel
The Bermuda petrel (Pterodroma cahow) is a gadfly petrel. Commonly known in Bermuda as the cahow, a name derived from its eerie cries, this nocturnal ground-nesting seabird is the national bird of Bermuda, and a symbol of hope for nature conservation. For 330 years, it was thought to be extinct.The dramatic rediscovery in 1951 of eighteen nesting pairs made this a ""Lazarus species"", that is, a species found to be alive after having been considered extinct. This has inspired a book and two documentary films. A national programme to preserve the bird and restore the species has helped increase its numbers, but scientists are still working to enlarge its nesting habitat on the restored Nonsuch Island.