Avian fluctuations

December

Want to know who’s up and who’s down when it comes to the birds in New York? Then check out the The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State.

It’s good news for Canada geese, turkeys, and Carolina wrens, among others. But other species, such as red-headed woodpeckers and Canada warblers, not so good. Read the Associated Press story.

“Breeding bird atlases provide a valuable tool for research and conservation, with information on the distribution of birds and how it’s changing over time.

The information can be used to identify critical habitat for rare species, set priorities for habitat protection, document the effectiveness of conservation efforts, and guide land-use decisions.”

Here are some facts from the atlas.

This entry was posted on Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 3:00 pm by Mike Risinit.
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