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Subject: SHOREBIRD ALERT!
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 2 Apr 2001 10:37am
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SHOREBIRDERS: Please keep your eyes on Pluvialis plover legs during the
upcoming migration and breeding season! Pacific Golden-Plovers banded at
various sites (Oahu, HI; Johnston Atoll, HI; Nome, AK) might be coming your
way, also American Golden-Plovers, and Black-bellied Plovers captured near
Nome, AK.
Each bird wears a metal band plus some combination of color-bands or flags.
It is important to record the exact sequence on each leg, and whether there
is a color-band above or below the metal band.
Send observations with as much information as possible to: Wally Johnson,
Dept. of Ecology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717 (e-mail
owjohnson2105(AT)aol.com; tele 406-587-7305; FAX 406-994-3190) or Phil Bruner,
Natural Sciences Div., BYU-Hawaii, Laie, HI 96762 (e-mail brunerp(AT)BYUH.edu;
tele 808-293-3820; FAX 808-293-3825)
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Subject: Community-Based Restoration Grants Available
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 4 Apr 2001 3:20pm
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NOAA COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION PROGRAM
NOAA has issued an open notice inviting the public to submit multi-year
proposals for establishing innovative partnerships at a national or
regional level with the agency's Restoration Center to further habitat
restoration that will benefit living marine resources.
NOAA envisions working jointly on such partnerships, through its CRP
(Community-Based Restoration Program). This CRP is a financial and
technical Federal assistance program that promotes strong partnerships at
the national, regional and local levels to fund grassroots, community-based
activities that restore living marine resources and their habitats.
Although many of the funded projects address fish habitat, projects to
restore wetlands have also been funded. NOAA is interested in developing
national and regional partnerships that will lead to the accomplishment of
on-the-ground, community-based restoration of marine, coastal and
freshwater habitats to benefit living marine resources.
Information on this Program, including examples of national partnerships
and community-based habitat restoration projects that have been funded to
date, can be found on the world wide web at
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration
Contact Greg Esslinger if you want additional information
(Greg_Esslinger(AT)fws.gov; (505) 248-6876)
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Subject: La Mancha Shorebird Festival
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 5 Apr 2001 4:40pm
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(English version follows)
Hola todos,
El pasado s=E1bado tuvimos el Festival de las Aves Playeras de La Manch=
a,
Veracruz, en la costa del Golf de M=E9xico. El tiempo estuvo excelente,=
medio nublado, pues de lo contrario hubiera estado muy caluroso.
En esta ocasi=F3n llegaron gentes de todo el Estado de Veracruz (es el
Estado m=E1s grande de M=E9xico), otros de la Ciudad de M=E9xico y fina=
lmente
unos pocos extranjeros, sobre todo americanos, unos canadienses y otros=
franceses.
El Festival estuvo muy variado, y las actividades se dividieron por
=E1reas como la Kermess, los juegos educativos para ni=F1os y adultos, =
el
=E1rea de concursos como el Rey y la Reina del Festival de las Aves, e=
l
de bailes regionales con tema de aves, el de poes=EDa y el de papalotes=
(cometas). Hubieron tambi=E9n actividades culturales con m=FAsicos y
art=EDstas de la regi=F3n. Para los m=E1s activos, hicimos en la zona d=
e
deportes el Marat=F3n de Las Aves, una partida de futbol y otros deport=
es.
Hubo paseos interpretativos por la zona de manglar en lancha y en canoa=
,
pero adem=E1s de la diversi=F3n, hubieron muchas actividades dentro de =
la
Zona de Conocimiento de las Aves, coordinada por el Programa de Escuela=
s
Hermanas de Aves Playeras.
Esta zona estuvo dividida inicialmente en 5 estaciones:
1. Observaci=F3n de aves, con visitas regulares a la laguneta para
observarlas, guiadas por el maravilloso ornit=F3logo Julio C=E9sar Gall=
ardo.
2. Construye un Ave, con la divertida actividad de nuestro curriculum.
3. D=F3nde viven las Aves? con una actividad nueva que se realiz=F3 en =
la
playa y en la zona de dunas, acerca de los componentes de algunos
ecosistemas de la Mancha.
4. Vamos a Migrar! con una divertida carrera por llegar a salvo y
encontrar comida en los h=E1bitats de anidaci=F3n, paradas de descanso =
e
=E1rea de invernaci=F3n.
5. Comp=F3rtate como Ave! con la actividad de charadas y d=EDgalo con m=
=EDmica
que esta en nuestro curriculum. Pero finalmente, acabamos con una 6
estaci=F3n, la de Pintate de Ave, pues todos, tanto grandes como adulto=
s
quisieron pintarse la cara de ave migratoria!
Mientras tanto, en las instalaciones de la CICOLMA (Centro de
Investigaci=F3n Costera La Mancha), se pasaron constantemente Diaporama=
s y
videos sobre las aves.
El Quinto Festival estuvo maravilloso y nos mejoramos a=F1o con a=F1o,
esperamos que la pr=F3xima vez podamos ver a varios de ustedes por aca,=
para despedir a las aves.
Dentro de poco enviare fotos del Festival para que las puedan ver en la=
p=E1gina de nuestro servidor.
Saludos a todos,
Yuriria Blanco-Castillo
Coordinadora del Programa de
Escuelas Hermanas de Aves Playeras - M=E9xico
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Hello everybody,
Last Saturday we had our annual Shorebird Festival at La Mancha,
Veracruz, in the Gulf Coast of M=E9xico. The weather was excellent, a b=
it
cloudy, which meant that it wouldn't be too hot.
On this occasion, we had people coming from all over the State of
Veracruz (the biggest of M=E9xico), others from Mexico City and finally=
, a
few foreigners, most of all Americans, Canadians and a few French.
We had a lot of diversity at the Festival, and the activities were thus=
divided in Areas, like the Kermess, education games for children and
parents, the Contests' Area where we crowned the King and Queen of the
Shorebird Festival; the Cultural Area, with traditional dances with
"birds" subject, bird poetry and bird kites. We also had local musician=
s
and dancers coming to perform.
For the people who wanted to get involved in more activities, we had th=
e
Sports Area, where we had the Bird's Marathon, Soccer and Volley Ball.
There were interpretation trips on boats and canoes along the mangrove
conducted by the fishermen involved in the La Mancha restoration
project.
The fun part of the Festival, also included several activities where
people could learn a lot about birds. This we called the Bird Knowledge=
Area, which was coordinated by the SSSP coordinator in Mexico.
Here we had 5 stations:
1. Bird Observation, with regular visits to the lagoon guided by or
wonderful birder Julio C=E9sar Gallardo.
2. Build a Shorebird, with our curriculum fun activity.
3. Where do the Birds Live? with a newly developed activity to introduc=
e
people to the different habitats of La Mancha. This took place at the
beach and the sand dunes.
4. Let's Migrate! with a fun race to reach or different habitats, safe
and sound. Children had to fly (run) from nesting habitats to the stop
overs and finally the wintering grounds, coping with all the problems
that shorebirds face.
5. Behave like a Bird! here we played lots of charades, mostly with the=
little ones, about how do birds act under different circumstances. But
finally, we ended up with a 6th Station, where we painted children and
adults' face like migratory birds!
While we were doing all these activities, we had bird slide shows and
videos showing constantly at the CICOLMA Station (Centro de
Investigaci=F3n Costera La
Mancha).
Our Fifth Festival was wonderful and we are getting better year after
year. We hope to see you all down here next time to bid the birds
good-bye!
I hope to send lots of photos to our server in a few days. Keep tuned!
Greetings to all,
Yuriria Blanco-Castillo
SSSP Coordinator in Mexico
blancoy(AT)ecologia.edu.mx
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Subject: Field Notes from an Argentina Shorebird Workshop
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 5 Apr 2001 4:51pm
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Dear Shorebird Friends,
Adrianna Caffer is the South American Shorebird Sister Schools Coordina=
tor.
She held a Shorebird workshop March 30, 31, and April 1. Fifty-five
teachers attended the workshop! The workshop was held at Antonio Oeste=
,
Rio Negro, Argentina. Can you find that place in your class world atla=
s?
They observed many birds that they have recorded in their field notes
below. If your school would like to start a pen-pal project with an
Argentina school please contact Adriana Caffer at acaffer(AT)ciudad.com.ar=
or
contact Hilary Chapman at Hilary_Chapman(AT)fws.gov.
Get ready because the shorebirds will be migrating soon and we want to =
here
from you!!! Please share your observations!!! Happy Shorebirding!!=
!
Place: La Marea, Rio Negro, Argentina
Date: 03/29/01
Time: 11:30 AM
Habitat: Beach, Low Tide
Pitotoy chico - Tringa flanipens- Lesse yellow legs- : 7
Ostrero comun- Haematopus ostralegus- American oystercatcher: 5
Place: Los Alamos - San Antonio Oeste, Rio Negro- Argentina -
Date: 03/31/01
Time: 11:30 AM 12:30 PM
Habitat: Beach, Low tide
Playero rabadilla blanca - Calidris fuscicollis - White rumped sandpipe=
r:
110 (1 banded in San Antonio Oeste, 1997)
Chorlo doble collar- Charadrius flaklandicus- Two banded plover-: 150 (=
1
banded in San Antonio Oeste, 1997)
Playero rojizo - Red knot -Calidris canutus: 22 (2 banded) one in Dela=
ware
Bay, New Jersey in 2000 and one banded in Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego,=
Chile in 2000 (the last, was born in 1999)
Playero blanco - Calidris alba- Sanderling: 6
Playero sp.(species unknown but in the Sanderling genus): 1 (banderilla=
red
or orange right leg)
Place: Los Alamos - San Antonio Oeste, Rio Negro- Argentina -
Date: 03/31/01
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 PM
Habitat: Beach, Low tide
Playero rabadilla blanca- Calidris fuscicollis- White rumped sandpiper:=
26
Chorlo doble collar - Calidris canutus- Red knot: 33
Place: Los Alamos - San Antonio Oeste, Rio Negro- Argentina -
Date: 03/31/01
Time: 11:30 AM 2:00 PM
Habitat: Beach, low tide
Gaviotines - Terns- : 100
Gaviotin sudamericano-Sterna hirundinacea- South American tern: ( some =
of
them born last Spring)
Gaviotin pico amarillo- Sterna eurygnatha- Cayene tern
Gaviota capucho caf=E9 - Larus maculipenis- Brown hooded Gull-: 30
Gaviota cocinera - Larus dominicanus- Kelp gull-: 70
Pato creston -Lophonetta specularoides - Crested duck : 120
Pato barcino - Anas flavirostris - Speckled teal: 1
Pato overo - Anas sibilatrix - Southern wigeon: 2
Cormoran negro o bigua- Phalacrocorax olivaceus-Neotropic cormorant: 4
Maca grande- Podiceps major- Great grebe: 4
Cisne cuello negro - Cygnus melancoryphus- Black necked Swan: 1
Flamenco austral -Phoenicopterus chilensis- Chilean flamingo: 1
Jote de cabeza colorada - Cathartes aura - Turkley vulture: 4
Jote de cabeza negra - Coragyps atratus - Black volture: 1
Place: Las Gruta, Rio Negro- Argentina -
Date: 04/1/01
Time: 6:30 PM
Habitat: Intertidal
Gaviotin lagunero-Sterna trudeaui- Snowy crowned tern: 200
Gaviota capucho caf=E9 - Larus maculipenis- Brown hooded Gull: 60
Gaviota cocinera - Larus dominicanus- Kelp gull: 80
Adriana Cafferata
South American Coordinator
acaffer(AT)ciudad.com.ar
"Shorebird Sister Schools Program"
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Subject: More Shorebird Observations from Argentina!!
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 5 Apr 2001 4:55pm
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Place. Peninsula Villarino, Rio Negro, Argentina
Date: 03/31/01
Time: 5 PM
Habitat: Beach
Weather: Sunny day. No winds.
Chorlo artico - Pluvialis squatarola - Blackbellied plover -: 50
Becasa de mar - Limosa haemastica - Hudsonian godwit -: 9'
Playero rojizo - Calidris canutus - Red knot: 3000
Playero blanco - Calidris alba - Sanderling - : 500
Playero trinador - Numenius phaeopus - Whimbrel - : 5
Chorlo doble collar - Charadrius falklandicus - Two banded plover -: 15=
00
Playero de rabadilla blanca - Calidris fuscicollis - White rumped
sandpiper -: 2500
Observations made by Ruben Pissaco - Consejo de Ecolog=EDa y
Medio Ambiente, San Antonio Oeste,Argentina=
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Subject: About Birds Web Site
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 9 Apr 2001 10:11am
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Dear Bird Fans,
Check out this birding web site: http://birding.about.com. It has tons of
good information.
Happy Birding!
Hilary
Hilary Chapman
Shorebird Sister School Program Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center
Rt. 1, Box 166, Shepherd Grade Rd.
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
hilary_chapman(AT)fws.gov
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Subject: Needing information on Bar-tailed Godwits
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 9 Apr 2001 10:13am
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Good day!! Just wondering if anyone has information for Jacqui Love o=
n
Bar-tailed Godwits. See her note below, including her E-mail address -=
jaqbug(AT)dingoblue.net.au
Thanks,
Heather
"Jacqui Love"
<jaqbug@dingobl To:
<Heather_Johnson(AT)fws.gov>
ue.net.au> cc:
Subject: Bar-tailed Godw=
its
04/08/01 07:15
PM
Heather,
My name is Jacqui Love and I am a Senior Bird Keeper at Sydney's Taron=
ga
Zoo. I got your contact details off the Shorebirds website.
I am currently doing a Captive Activity Budget for=A0our Bar-tailed Go=
dwit
Limosa laponica and was wondring if you have ANY info on their behavio=
urs,
migration, feeding, nesting etc. Even pics would be useful.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Jacqui Love
jaqbug(AT)dingoblue.net.au
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Subject: Piping Plovers On The Move!!
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 12 Apr 2001 2:30pm
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Dear Shorebird Fans:
The birds are definitely on the move! See the message below about piping
plovers. Please keep your eyes on the look out and report your
observations!!
Hilary
Shorebird Sister Schools Program Coordinator
hilary_chapman(AT)fws.gov
4/11/01 Ninigret CA
As of Tuesday, 4/10/01, I still only had only 5 piping plovers.
I have now totaled 19 piping plovers.
They are at the following locations;
PVC 7 1 piping plover
between PVC 25 and PVC 27 1 pair
between PVC 31 and PVC 33 1 pair
between PVC 39 and 41 1 pair, this pair is very active in
courtship display
between PVC 45 and 47 1 pr, very active in courtship
display
between PVC 51and 53 1 pair
PVC 63 2 pair, these two pairs
are very active in territorial display
PVC 75 1 pair, 2 scrapings
PVC 79 1 pair
Also on this date on Quonochontaug, 1 pair has finally arrived, at the east
end of the beach, in the area where the least tern colony was last year.
All I observed them doing was, eating, sleeping, and preening.
Narrow River
The same pair is there that I seen for the last 10 days. There is no
evidence of any scrapings yet.
Charlestown Breachway and Greenhill
No evidence of any piping plovers yet.
Moe Parenteau
peregrinefalcon1(AT)earthlink.net
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Subject: Shorebird Migration Report from Georgia
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 12 Apr 2001 3:34pm
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During the past week (4/7-12/01), shorebird & seabird migration has shifted
into high gear.
Most of the winter waterfowl has departed. the large high tide rafts of
scaup have been replaced with
migrants filling up available low tide mud flats & sandbars. Seeing large
flocks of dowitchers, sanderling, dunlin, red knots, whimbril, western &
least sandpipers. Had our first least terns observed on 4/11/01. Got these
piping plover sightings to report from little Tybee Island, Georgia (east
of Savannah, Georgia)
4/8/01
n 31 57.535'
w 80 52.815'
1 piping plover.
one solo bird in the dry sand of the beach, resting.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
n 31 58.376'
w 80 51.611'
11 piping plover
these birds were feeding at the low tide line
& in remaining intertidal pools.
1 piping plover was double banded:
birds left leg,
orange above silver.
(above the ankle,
below the knee).
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
deb barreiro
tybee, ga
modius(AT)earthlink.net
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Subject: New Address for SSSP Web Site
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 13 Apr 2001 12:06pm
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Good Day to All!
We have a new and improved web site address for the Shorebird Sister
Schools Web Site. It is
http://sssp.fws.gov
Please make a change to your list of web site favorites!
Thanks!
Hilary
Shorebird Sister Schools Program Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Shepherdstown, WV
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Subject: First Reporting of Avocets for Spring 2001 in Montana
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 15 Apr 2001 6:58pm
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<P><BR><FONT SIZE=3D2><B>WRoney(AT)aol.com</B></FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>04/14/=
2001 08:41 PM</FONT><BR><FONT FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Hi,<BR><BR>I saw m=
y first shorebirds for 2001. At Hailstone WLR saw 6 American Avocets about<=
BR>1:00 PM today<BR> Bill Roney<BR> Billing Montana</FONT></P>=
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Subject: 2001 Spring Migration Tracking Project! Join the Flock!!
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 16 Apr 2001 12:52pm
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Dear Shorebird Fans,
This week researchers will begin an exciting new radio telemetry project to
track Dunlins (Calidris alpina) and Dowitchers (Limnodromus spp.) from San
Francisco Bay in California and Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay in southern
Washington State to their breeding grounds in Alaska.(See the map posted on
the web site). We will be posting regular updates on the migration of 2
Dunlins and 2 Dowitchers on the Shorebird Sister Schools E-mail ListServ.
Tune in each week to find out where the birds are going!!!
The research scientists working on the project are from the U.S. Geological
Survey, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the
Point Reyes Bird Observatory and the Prince William Sound Science Center.
How are the scientists going to track the birds?
The birds will be trapped using special nets for birds called mist nets.
Then radio transmitters will be temporarily secured to their backs using a
temporary glue that is safe for the birds. Once the birds begin to fly
from their migration stopovers (refueling and resting areas), researchers
will use planes to track the birds as they continue along the Pacific
Flyway to their breeding grounds in Alaska.
What is radio telemetry?
A process where a radio transmitter is fixed to an animal then tracked
using special radio tracking equipment. The size of the transmitter is
dependent on the size of the animal. Then the animal is tracked by tuning a
receiver (like your radio) to the frequency of the transmitter that is on
the animal. Radio tracking allows scientists to find the animals location
and monitor their movements and behavior. This type of technology is used
by researchers studying all varieties of wildlife from snakes to bats to
birds! The radio transmitters on these birds are very small and weigh
about the same as a penny!
How will researchers track the birds using planes?
Each radio transmitter that has been attached to a bird will give off a
unique radio signal that researchers can hear using their radio equipment.
Think of it like tuning into your favorite radio station. Your favorite
radio station has a unique radio frequency, like 99.1 FM, just like the
radio transmitter on the bird. To listen to your favorite radio station
you, like the scientists tracking the birds, will tune into your radio
station's specific frequency to hear it on your boom box. Scientists have
specialized radio telemetry equipment, like your boom box, made
specifically for tracking the radio frequency's of each bird. However,
the bird's radio gives off beeps rather than music. Scientists will use
their equipment in the plane to pick up the bird's radio frequency
(beeping) as they fly over the birds resting and feeding on the ground.
Why are the researchers doing this?
Dr. Mary Anne Bishop, one of the chief researchers on this project, says
that combining this type of technology into their research can help
scientists learn many things about the Dunlins and Dowitchers that can be
used for the species long-term conservation. Specifically, they will be
able to monitor long-term population trends, identify new stopover sites,
and help private and public land managers better understand the importance
of shorebird wintering and stopover areas along the Pacific flyway for
future protection and conservation.
To learn more about this project we will have the entire project proposal
posted on the Shorebird Sister Schools Web Page at: http://sssp.fws.gov
(Note: New Web Address)
Check it out and stay tuned as we give you updates on the progress of the
birds to their breeding habitat!!!
Do you have more questions?
Write to: Dr. Mary Anne Bishop at mbishop(AT)eagle.ptialaska.net,
Dr. Nils Warnock at nilsw(AT)prbo.org
Have fun looking for shorebirds this spring! Please report your
observations and activities! We want to hear from you!
Hilary
Hilary Chapman
Shorebird Sisters Schools Program Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center
Shepherdstown, WV
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Subject: Hawai'i Shorebird Adventure!
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 18 Apr 2001 10:06pm
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Dear Shorebird Schools,
I am on my first shorebird adventure in beautiful Hawaii! The weather has
been mild, with strong winds and periodic showers. Today, I helped Dr.
Wally Jonhston and friends trap and band the beautiful Pacific Golden
Plovers, known fondly by Hawaiians as Kolea. We caught one bird, a female.
Yes it was fun and exciting but also quite challenging. Upon my return I
will post pictures documenting how exactly scientists go about trapping
these smart, swift birds.....is isn't easy!!
Tomorrow morning we meet once again at 4:00 am to begin another day of
trapping Kolea. These birds will be tracked to their breeding grounds by
radio telemetry just like the Dunlin and Dowitchers. (See my e-mail about
the Dunline and Dowitcher Project for a description of radio telemetry.)
More exciting news! On Friday and Saturday of this week, we will introduce
local teachers to the wonderful world of Shorebird Sister Schools! We will
be looking for Sister Schools to link to schools in Hawai'i. Would your
class like to be pen pals with a school in Hawai'i? Pease write me if you
are interested. Also, stay tuned as we make posting of the shorebird
observations from the teachers.
Keep your eyes to skies and the wetlands! Report your shorebird
observations!
Happy shorebirding! hilary
Hilary Chapman
Shorebird Sister School Program Coordinator
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Subject: Update on Piping Plovers in Rhode Island
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 23 Apr 2001 7:31am
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Dear Plover Followers,
We began roping Ninigret Conservation Area April 18th. Ninigret is a 3
mile barrier beach along the Atlantic coast of the United States. It is
managed by the state of Rhode Island. The 2/3 western end of the barrier
spit is owned by the state. A small piece on the eastern end is owned by
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the remainder of this
conservation area is owned privately, but managed by the state. There are
two small areas where selfcontained campers may go in the summer. There is
a sand trail where vehicles are allowed to drive for people wishing to go
to the beach or to fish at the breachway located at the
eastern end of the spit.
During the 2000 season, 13 pairs of plovers nested on this beach and 27
chicks fledged (survived to be able to fly) from the beach. This year Moe
Parentau is counting and has located many pairs once again.
Today during the roping we located a seal pup about a mile from the beach
entrance. It was white with some darker spots and was sunning itself on
the
beach, rolling this way and that, while looking at us. We decided to avoid
roping the area near the seal to allow it to sun and not be disturbed by
us.
This time of the year, baby seals are often found on beaches where they may
be injured or malnutrioned. This seal looked a little thin, but seemed
active and heathly at a glance. So, if you do find young seals on a beach
please do not disturb them and if they look injured called the USFWS or the
state or Mystic Marine Aquarium and tell them of your siting.
Carol Thompson, pplover(AT)ids.net
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Subject: Yukon's First Shorebird
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 23 Apr 2001 1:39pm
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The first Yukon Shorebird showed up appropriately on Earth Day. Three
Killdeer were feeding on the shores of Tagish Narrows in Southern Yukon
along with the much anticipated duck migration which has been very slow
this
year. Barrow's Goldeneye numbers still remain surprising low.
Bruce Bennett
Wildlife Viewing Biologist
Yukon Renewable Resources R5A
Box 2703
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6
tel: (867) 667-5331
fax: (867) 393-6263
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Subject: Hawaii's Pacific Golden Plovers On the Move
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 24 Apr 2001 4:29pm
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Just want to let you know that the plovers are migrating. Many birds have
disappeared from their territories in the last two days from our study
areas in Hawaii and are somewhere en route to Alaska! A few may already be
there! We expect the remaining birds to depart soon.
Aloha, Wally and Pat
Dr. Wally Johnson
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Subject: Yukon's Second Shorebird Arrivals!
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 25 Apr 2001 8:12am
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Sunday the first Killdeer were seen in Tagish (Yukon Territory, Canda)and
on Monday April 23rd the first Lesser Yellowlegs was seen at Swan Lake near
Whitehorse by Helmut Grunberg. (Whitehorse is the capitol city of the Yukon
Territory.) Though the lake was frozen it was feeding on the wetland
adjacent to the lake. For a map of the Yukon Territory go to:
http://www.arcticmoto.com/LargeYukonMap.html
Bruce Bennett
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Subject: What Do Pacific Golden Plovers Eat?
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 25 Apr 2001 12:16pm
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Hi, my name is Susan Flores and I just wanted to ask the specific diet=
of
Pacific Golden Plovers also known as Asiatic Golden Plovers.=A0 Do the=
y eat
insects, fish, crabs, shrimp or something else?=A0=A0 They do stop her=
e in
Hong Kong at the Mai Po Marshes.=A0 Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Susan
svflores(AT)netfront.net
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Subject: Kolea! Aloha!-Field Trip Observations In Hawaii
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 25 Apr 2001 3:09pm
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Dear Shorebird Sisters and Brothers,
On April 21, 25 Hawaiian educators gathered together to observe shorebirds
at Kaelepulu Pond on Windward Oahu. The weather was overcast, 75 degrees,
and breezy. This site has numberous habitat types including mudflats,
saltmarsh, and
estuarine. The water level was below normal so the mudflats were exposed.
Shorebird Sitings:
Kolea (Pacific Golden Plover): 26 along the shorelines and mudflats
Ae'o (Hawaiian Stilt): 29 feeding in shallow water and nesting in the
mudflats
Other Bird Sitings:
'Auku'u (Black-crowned Night Heron): 26 feeding in the water
'Alae Ke'o Ke'o (Hawaiian Coot): 71 in the water and in the grass on nests
'Alae 'Ula (Common Moorhen): 7 on mudflats and grassy areas
Other Non-native Bird Siting (Birds that were introduced to Hawaii from
other places by people):
Cattle Egret: 7 feeding in the water
Emperor Goose: 3 in the water
Canada Goose: 1 in the water
Mallard: 12
Hapa Ducks (Hybrids): numerous
Miscellaneous Observations:
'Alae 'Ula 7 juveniles
5 'Alae Ke'o Ke'o chicks
1 dead 'Auku'u
2 red-eared slider (turtle)
6 Ae'o nests
1 injured Ae'o
8 'Alae Ke'o Ke'o nests
We also observed Kolea at the Punchbowl National Cemetery. They are
beautiful in their breeding plumage and will soon be leaving Hawaii for
Alaska. We observed the a Kolea that had been banded. It's band are
Right Leg: Aluminum, blue, blue, Left Leg: White White. This bird had
also been trapped by Dr. Wally Johnson and had a radio transmitter on its
back. It looked unique because it had a white splotch under each eye. The
bird was very edgy and we had to stay a greater distance away from it.
Another banded bird was spotted without a radio transmitter. On its Right
Leg: red, blue bands and Left Leg: red, blue bands.
Kolea are special birds in the Hawaiian culture. They are mentioned in
their chants, hulas, and proverbs. Their feathers were sometimes used in
kahili (a symbol of chiefly status).
We would like to find Shorebird Sisters Schools in Alaska, especially
around Nome where many of the Kolea go to breed. Please e-mail us if you
are interested!!!!! Also, please let us know when the Kolea make it to
Alaska. The birds will probably be leaving next week around April 25. We
want to make sure our special feathered friends arrive safely!
Also, we would love to coordinate a shorebird festival between Hawaii and
Alaska!
Mahalo and Aloha!
Educators in Hawaii
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Subject: Kolea Departure from Hawai'i right on schedule
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 26 Apr 2001 7:41am
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Subject: Departure of the Kolea (Pacific Golden-plover) from Hawai'i
Kolea observers are reporting in: lots of birds on territories yesterday,
but most birds on Oahu, Hawaii were not seen today (Wednesday, April 25)!
April 25 is traditionally the peak departure date, so the birds seem to be
right on
schedule.
I saw 1 of the 9 I usually see on my side of the campus of the University
of
Hawaii. I have reports from Magic Island and the campus of 'Iolani School
(both in Honolulu), and Waipio (north of Honolulu in the middle of the
island of Oahu) that some birds were seen but most birds were gone today.
However, they may not be gone from the island! There are many birds still
roosting on rooftops tonight. I checked the flock of 200 that roost on top
of Star Market at Kahala Mall (Honolulu): 41 were still there.
One report from Kauai: at Kapa'a Middle School, most but not all Kolea
were
not seen today! Do Kolea from all main Hawaiian Islands follow the same
departure schedule??
In any case, it appears that staging is underway! It will be great to get
reports of arrivals in Alaska. Timing of first arrivals there may help us
figure out if the birds that have disappeared from their territories today
have left the islands, or are gathering somewhere nearby to get ready for
the journey.
Aloha,
-Gus Bodner
Zoology Department
University of Hawai'i, Manoa
koleabird(AT)hotmail.com
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Subject: Lone Kolea Still Hanging Out in Kailua, Hawai'i
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 26 Apr 2001 2:27pm
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Just to add one tiny piece of data, a lone kolea at Castle junction
(intersection of Kamehameha and Pali Highways near Kailua, Hawai'i) was
still hanging out, all dressed up and ready to go, this morning (4/26) at
around 7 am.
I'm following the departure of kolea info with great interest. Thanks for
posting it.
Diana King
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Subject: Shorebird arrival in the tundra of western Alaska
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 27 Apr 2001 1:22pm
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Greetings from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta!
The first shorebirds arrived on the tundra of the Delta last evening--3
Greater Yellowlegs at flooded wetlands here in Bethel (on the banks of the
Kuskokwim River). This species typically arrives here during the last week
of April, so our trio was right on time. Wally's plovers from Hawaii
shouldn't be far behind!
Brian McCaffery, Wildlife Biologist
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 346
Bethel, AK 99559
brian_mccaffery(AT)fws.gov
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Subject: Re: Shorebird arrival in the tundra of western Alaska
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 29 Apr 2001 3:28pm
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<P>Dear Shorebird Enthusiasts,</P><P>Is there anyone in the Cook Inlet, Ala=
ska area that could help Ms. Sharp and her class with shorebird identificat=
ion? See her request below. Please respond directly to her if you can help.=
</P><P>Thank you,</P><P>Hilary Chapman<BR><BR></P><P><FONT FACE=3D"Monospac=
e,Courier">Greetings!<BR></FONT></P><P><FONT FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Wou=
ld you consider taking my class out to the shores of Cook Inlet to help us<=
BR>learn and identify some nesting shorebirds around here? We study b=
irds all<BR>year long, but this is our weak area. Next week could be =
an option, or the<BR>week of May 14. Thank you!<BR></FONT></P><P><FON=
T FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Lind Sharp,lsharp(AT)alaska.net<BR></FONT></P>=
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Subject: Question Regarding Bird tracking methods...
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 29 Apr 2001 3:42pm
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<P><BR><FONT FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Interested in your shorebird tracki=
ng project. Am concerned that capturing<BR>shorebirds may be ultimately har=
mful. Given the extremely low recovery rates<BR>for banded birds and the ma=
ny unknows related to radio signals...have any<BR>studies been conducted to=
answer these kinds of questions?<BR>Dr. Freda White, Freda0867(AT)aol.com</FO=
NT></P><P> </P><P><FONT FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Note to Responders:=
Please address your response to fws-shorebirds@www.fws.gov so that a=
ll listserv participants can read the responses.</FONT></P>=
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Subject: Response to: What Do Pacific Golden Plovers Eat?
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 29 Apr 2001 3:31pm
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<P><FONT FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Pacific Golden Plovers here in Hawaii t=
end to inhabit open , grassy areas. (<BR>parks, golf courses, cemeteries. .=
. ). During a recent observation of<BR>them, we noted that they ate =
earthworms and a variety of insects. We also<BR>noted that they pecke=
d at the ground an average of 6 times per minute in an<BR>attempt to =
get food. How often they were successful has yet to be<BR>determined.=
<BR></FONT><BR><FONT FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Hope this info is helpful.<=
BR></FONT><BR><FONT FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Aloha from Ewa Beach, Hawaii=
<BR></FONT><BR><FONT FACE=3D"Monospace,Courier">Reece Olayvar, hikehi@hgea.=
org </FONT></P>=
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Subject: Kolea Still in Hawaii
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 30 Apr 2001 9:22am
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On Sunday, April 22 I observed 17 ruddy turnstones in a flock, feeding
frantically. I was at the Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery in Kaneohe.
Everyone at the workshop seemed to be under the impression that the
turnstones had already left, so I was amazed when I discovered what the
birds were. Also saw a lot of kolea activity in the cemetery that day.
Monday was much the same, lots of kolea and Tuesday. We had reports from
Wally Johnson that the kolea in his study sites were leaveing at that
time. On Wednesday, April 25 I saw 12 kolea very close to one another
in a field at Hawaiian Memorial Park. This was about 9:30 am. I also
noticed a kolea walking along on the pavement and it deficated. I know
they have to clean out before they take off, but it was only one
observation. When I checked back in the afternoon, around 4:30 pm, there
were 2 kolea in the field. I did not see any kolea in the usual spots
on Thursday or Friday.
Am anxious to hear when they arrive in Alaska.
Annette
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Subject: Kolea in Alaska! Shorebirds arriving in Kachemak Bay!
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 30 Apr 2001 9:22am
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The first shorebirds started arriving in Kachemak Bay, Alaska the weekend
of
April 14-15, 2001. Greater Yellowlegs and Common Snipe, as is usually the
case, arrived first. The first Pacific Golden-Plovers were seen along the
Homer Spit on April 23, along with Black-bellied Plovers.
38 bird species, including the following shorebirds, were found along the
shores of Kachemak Bay during an evening birding outing on April 29, 2001:
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Pacific Golden-Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Dunlin
Western Sandpiper
Dowitcher sp. (juv.)
Greater Yellowlegs
The evening's birding highlight, however, was not a shorebird but a male
king eider in breeding plumage only 40 feet from the shore swimming and
diving with a large group of common eiders.
Happy Birding!
Carmen Field, Emilie Otis, and Sue Mauger
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Subject: New Jersey Audubon Shorebird Workshop
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 30 Apr 2001 10:30am
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The New Jersey Audubon Society conducted the first of a two-part workshop
entitled
NJ at the Crossroads of Migration - this workshop is focusing on shorebird
migration. In addition to the numerous resources that are available for
teachers through NJ Audubon and other organizations, information was given
about the Shorebird Sister School Program. Participants got a chance to
check
out the website and all the other fabulous materials including the Arctic
Nesting Shorebird Curriculum and the SSSP kit with books and puppets.
Below is
the impression that two participants had of the workshop:
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Hello from Goshen NJ, on the Delaware Bay!
We just attended the Crossroads of Migration Workshop.
There were 11 people present. They taught us about identifying shorebirds
and
lots of activities you can do with your class. It's a great learning
experience
for teachers or homeschoolers. Some of the activities were identifying
shorebirds from a distance, and learning about shorebirds by a nice slide
show.
Also we did a activity were the instructors handed out quotes with dates on
them, they told about the history of the difficult times and the good times
of
the shorebirds. Everybody had a good time learning about shorebirds. The
instructors did a terrific job. We are looking forward to our field trip in
May
to see the shorebirds and Horseshoe Crabs. We will keep everybody informed
on
our progress.
By,
Zuri Malick & Sandy Gaestel
Homeschooled students
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Submitted by: Dale Rosselet, dale(AT)njaudubon.org
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Subject: Kolea (Pacific Golden-plover) departure from Hawaii
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 30 Apr 2001 9:23am
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Many Kolea left their territories on April 24 on Oahu, but we kept seeing
and hearing many at night.
The big roost of 200 at Kahala Mall (Star Market roof) had about 40 on the
night of the 25th. On the 27th, however, they were all gone from this
roost! I have not seen any since, or heard any at night.
Did many birds leave on the evening of the 27th? Perhaps many left on the
24th also, but they may also have just stopped foraging to prepare for the
trip...
Any sightings from Alaska yet???
-Gus Bodner
University of Hawai'i Zoology Department
koleabird(AT)hotmail.com
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Subject: Western Sandpipers arrive in Western Canada
From: Hilary_Vinson(AT)fws.gov
Date: 30 Apr 2001 11:20am
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Dear Shorebird Sister School pals,
The Western Sandpipers arrived in Delta, British Columbia, right on
schedule.
Saw small flock on Sat. 28th (200-300) flying close to the ground over
farmers fields, heading for mudflats in Boundary Bay.
Weather, wet and windy.
Beach Grove Elementary School will be viewing the birds on daily field
trips, to estimate numbers.
Will also be sampling mud to see and identify what sandpipers eat to fuel
them on their long journey.
Regards, Sue Earles (environmental educator)raysue(AT)radiant.net
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