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Birds
Experience with all common New England species, as well as rare species in the following groups:
Rare grassland birds, including Grasshopper Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Henslow’s Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Sedge Wren, Upland Sandpiper.
Rare wetland birds, including American Bittern, Least Bittern, Sedge Wren, Pied-billed Grebe, Northern Harrier, King Rail.
Warblers, birds of prey, owls, and coastal and alpine birds. |
Services Provided
- Sampling protocols and study designs for a variety of species, habitats, and objectives
- Surveys and inventories
- Visual and auditory identification
- Digital recording and playback of target species vocalizations
- Habitat assessment, mapping of nests, territories, and distributions (GPS/GIS)
- Mist netting and banding of individuals
- Data analysis, presentation, and reporting
- Develop conservation and management plans
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Example Projects
- Survey of grassland nesting birds for a transmission line corridor in Connecticut
- Ornithological survey at the Littleville Dam Property (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
- Monitored nesting Grasshopper Sparrows and other grassland species in Massachusetts
- Ornithological survey for the Upland Biomonitoring Program of the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program: Fox Den WMA, Haley Farm WMA, Mount Greylock State Reservation, Winimusset WMA, West Hill Dam
- Research on the migratory and nesting habits of Sedge Wrens in three midwest states
- Research on nest site soil characteristics of Bank Swallows along the Connecticut River in Massachusetts
- Research on the syntax and song development of American Robins in Western Massachusetts
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