61. Maine Audubon: Working To Conserve Maine's Wildlife And Wildlife Habitat By Enga North American Breeding Bird Surveys Volunteers Needed! Volunteers must be able to identify Maine s breeding birds by sight and sound and be willing http://www.maineaudubon.org/conserve/citsci/bbs.shtml

JOIN or RENEW Support Audubon Take Action Contact Us Want to Help? Volunteers are needed! Citizen Science Contact Us Breeding Bird Surveys North American Breeding Bird Surveys - Volunteers Needed! Developed in 1966 by the U.S. Geological Survey and Canadian Wildlife Service to monitor the status and trends of North American bird populations, the North American Breeding Bird Survey is conducted annually during the peak of breeding season, usually June in Maine. citizen scientists Professional coordinators and data managers work closely with researchers and statisticians to compile and deliver these population data and population trend analyses on more than 400 bird species for use by conservation managers, scientists and the general public. Volunteers are assigned a 24.5-mile route with stops every half mile to count and record birds heard or seen within a quarter mile. Volunteers must be able to identify Maine's breeding birds by sight and sound and be willing to make a multiyear commitment to the project. Interested in participating? Please contact Judy Walker, Maine Audubon staff naturalist, at

62. CWF: Breeding Bird Survey Purpose, To examine breeding bird population changes and establish Skill, Ability to identify breeding birds along the survey route by both song and http://www.cwf-fcf.org/pages/wildresources/surveys/survey07.htm

Breeding Bird Survey Purpose To examine breeding bird population changes and establish priorities for managing songbirds. Activity Participants are assigned a 40-km route along secondary roads, which they drive once each spring, stopping every 0.8 km (50 stops in total) for 3 minutes to record all birds seen and heard. Materials Tapes of bird songs, route map, instructions, and data forms Cost Time One morning (approximately 4 to 5 hours) every year; participants are encouraged to run the same route over a number of years to ensure consistency in data collection. Period June (during peak breeding period) Skill Ability to identify breeding birds along the survey route by both song and sight. Location Throughout Canada Contact Connie Downes National Wildlife Research Centre Canadian Wildlife Service Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3 Tel.: (613) 998-0490 Fax: (613) 998-0458 Email: connie.downes@ec.gc.ca Web: www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/nwrc-cnrf

63. Width Of Forest Streamside Zones And Breeding Bird Abundance In Eastern Texas the addition of matureforest-breeding birds and loss of shrub-breeding birds. We observed an association of shrub-breeding birds with narrow streamside http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/8346

Title: Width of Forest Streamside Zones and Breeding Bird Abundance in Eastern Texas Author(s): Conner, Richard N.; Dickson, James G.; Williamson, J. Howard; Ortego, Brent Date: Source: Southeastern Naturalist 3(4):669-682 Description: We evaluated breeding bird communities in forested streamside zones in eastern Texas to determine threshold widths of riparian forest that were associated with the addition of mature-forest-breeding birds and loss of shrub-breeding birds. We observed an association of shrub-breeding birds with narrow streamside zones and an increasing number of mature forest species within wider streamside zones. Streamside zones also provided song perches for many shrub breeding species. Although many bird species increased or decreased in a generally linear pattern as streamside zone width increased, some species appeared to have threshold widths associated with their presence. The Acadian Flycatcher ( Empidonax virescens ), Yellow- throated Vireo ( Vireo flavifrons ), and Yellow-billed Cuckoo ( Coccyzus americanus ) seemed to require at least 70 m of forest width before their abundance increased. In contrast, the Blue Grosbeak (

64. Short-term Breeding Bird Response To Two Harvest Practices In A Bottomland Hardw We surveyed breeding birds in uncut control, clearcut, and patchretention treatment areas (11-13 ha) for one season prior to harvest and two seasons http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/9450

Title: Short-term breeding bird response to two harvest practices in a bottomland hardwood forest Author(s): Harrison, Charles A.; Kilgo, John C. Date: Source: Wilson Bulletin 116(4):314-323, 2004 Description: View and Print this Publication (684 KB) Pristine Version An uncaptured or "pristine" version of this publication is available. It has not been subjected to OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and therefore does not have any errors in the text. However it is a larger file size and some people may experience long download times. The "pristine" version of this publication is available here: View and Print the PRISTINE copy of this Publication (990 KB) Publication Notes: We recommend that you also print this page and attach it to the printout of the article, to retain the full citation information. This article was written and prepared by U.S. Government employees on official time, and is therefore in the public domain. Our on-line publications are scanned and captured using Adobe Acrobat. During the capture process some typographical errors may occur. Please contact the SRS Webmaster, if you notice any errors which make this publication unuseable.

65. Breeding Birds The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) is an independent advisory body established by the Government in 1979. Its terms of reference are to keep under http://www.fawc.org.uk/reports/turkeys/turkr030.htm

Back to Meat Birds Up to Table of Contents ... Disease Breeding birds Recommendations 83. We found no evidence that breeding hens were prone to lameness. 84. Large breeding stags which are used as grandparent stock to influence the genetic pool have the greatest potential for leg disorder. There are very extreme types with a high pre-disposition to lameness. Very few breeding stags are taken to excessively heavy weights but those we saw had unnatural gaits and some had difficulty in walking. 85. Breeding policies adopted across the world make it inevitable that a small number of grandparent stags will be reared to extreme weights and size. These birds should not be allowed to suffer. We know of evidence that the older, heavy breeding stags may be affected by severe degenerative joint disease and experience pain during movement as a result. Further research is required to establish whether or not these lesions occur in younger breeding stock, particularly males; and to determine the potential for suffering and whether or not the lesions are related to excessive weight or abnormal conformation. In the meantime, management practices must seek to minimise the occurrence of leg pain in heavy stags by careful selection, vigorous culling and reduction of the energy intake levels. Culling should occur immediately a problem is manifest and breeding companies must not continue to collect semen once a stag shows signs of suffering. 86. We believe that some grandparent stags have been taken beyond the limit of acceptability and that it would not be appropriate to continue to select for increased weight without first improving leg strength.

66. Breeding Birds In The Wadden Sea 1991 - 1998 The QSR 99 describes and evaluates the current status of the Wadden Sea ecosystem. Available as PDF download. http://www.waddensea-secretariat.org/TMAP/wse10/wse10.html

Home The Trilateral Cooperation News / Service ... Cooperation TMAP Breeding Birds in the Wadden Sea in 1996 Results of a total survey in 1996 and numbers of colony breeding species between 1991 and 1996 Wadden Sea Ecosystem No. 10 - 2000 Foreword Summary Sammenfatning Zusammenfassung ... Contents Full report (pdf) (Viewing the pdf files requires Arcrobat Reader - Info Coverpage (380 KB) Part 1: Colophon / Summaries / Introduction / Methods (page 1-22) Part 2: Results-1 (page 23 - 38) (600 KB) Part 3: Results-2 (page 39 - 56) (540 KB) Part 4: Results-3 (page 57 - 72) (570 KB) Part 5 : Results-4 (page 73 - 90) (670 KB) Part 6 : Discussion / References / Appendices (page 91-122) (165 KB) Photos: Page I Page II Page III Page IV (each about 100 KB) Map: Figure 1 (Landscape types) (1150 KB) Download via FTP-Server (recommended): ftp://ftp.cwss.whv.net/pub/birds/birds2000

67. Survey Procedures - Minnesota County Biological Survey - Division Of Ecological Procedures Rare animal surveys breeding birds Other observations, such as road-killed birds, nests, and incidental observations are recorded when http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ecological_services/mcbs/procedures_birds.html

Site Map Contact the DNR What's New? Newsroom ... Minnesota County Biological Survey Procedures - Rare animal surveys: Breeding birds The Yellow rail ( Coturnicops noveboracensis ), a species of special concern in Minnesota, is found in sedge wetland habitats. The Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) conducts field surveys for breeding birds primarily from late May through June. For early breeding species, such as Red-shouldered Hawks, surveys may begin as early as April. For other species, such as Loggerhead Shrikes, surveys may extend through July after the young have fledged and are more visible. Survey techniques include the following: Point counts are the primary survey method employed by MCBS. At several points within a given habitat, all birds seen or heard singing during a 5-minute interval are identified and evidence of breeding or nesting is recorded. Point counts are conducted from sunrise to 9:30 am, during suitable weather conditions. Tape-recorded playbacks of bird calls are played to elicit responses by resident birds. Depending on the targeted bird species, taped calls of territorial male birds or avian predators are played through an amplified speaker. All species reacting to the call are recorded and their behavior noted. MCBS ornithologist Steve Stucker listening for birds during an early morning point count survey.

68. Development Of Management Objectives For Breeding Birds In The Mississippi Alluv To support source populations of all forest breeding birds we recommend the We tentatively assume that conditions sufficient for breeding birds also http://birds.cornell.edu/pifcapemay/mueller.htm

Development of Management Objectives for Breeding Birds in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley Allan J. Mueller , Daniel J. Twedt , and Charles R. Loesch ABSTRACT Although every physiographic area is unique, the methodology applied here should be applicable in other situations. INTRODUCTION Bird Conservation Plans (BCPs) for each physiographic area will make critical contributions to the national Partners In Flight (PIF) conservation plan. To be most useful, these regional BCPs should promote on-the-ground conservation actions by developing quantified, site-specific habitat and population objectives. As a model for the PIF planning process, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan has had great success in putting conservation on the ground through the preparation of detailed regional plans with objectives that focus conservation efforts, provide funding justifications, and provide perspective on the "big picture." Frequently we do not have firm scientific information to quantify conservation issues. However, if we wait for all of the information that we think we require, the time for effective conservation action may pass. We therefore must move forward and make conservation recommendations as soon as possible, based on the best information currently available. As new information becomes known, recommendations can be modified. This iterative method of operation, called adaptive management, is becoming widely accepted in the conservation/scientific community (Franklin 1995, Kirchhoff et al. 1995, Meffe and Viederman 1995, Petit et al. 1995). This paper presents a general model for setting detailed, regional bird conservation objectives, and describes the application of this model, using the best available information in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV).

69. Breeding Birds Of The UAE Book | Healthcare A colour illustrated book documenting more than 140 species of UAE birds has been published by the Environmental, Research and Wildlife Development Agency. http://www.ameinfo.com/57583.html

Monday, September 19 - 2005 Home E-mail User Login AME Info - Middle East Finance and Economy ... Healthcare Browse related articles Breeding birds of the UAE book United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 12 - 2005 at 09:55 A colour illustrated book documenting more than 140 species of UAE birds has been published by the Environmental, Research and Wildlife Development Agency. Titled Breeding Birds of the United Arab Emirates, the 240-page book provides a comprehensive record of all past and present native and introduced breeding species in the country. ARTICLE OPTIONS Login to Add to Watchlist Save E-mail Print Also consider reading: PAACO backs Foresight Welcare offers free checks Obesity affecting Gulf children Kuwaiti health minister resigns ... Genetic screening call James McInerney, News Editor Tuesday, April 12 - 2005 at 09:55 UAE local time (GMT+4) Replication or redistribution in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AME Info FZ LLC. Index Healthcare Browse related articles Today's most read articles: UAE Governor sounds boom alarm Gold could reach $1,000

70. Birding From The North Coast Cleveland Area Birding Site Guide, birding reports, breeding birds of Lake View Cemetery, The Shorebird Watcher, rare bird photos, and count results. http://pw1.netcom.com/~djhoff/home.html

Birding From The North Coast Cleveland Heights, Ohio from Dick Cleveland Area Birding Site Guide A Beginning Odonata Page from Jean BIRDING REPORTS Our Local Birding Scene updated July 16, 2005 New Trip Oct 1999 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Long-billed Dowitcher Dick Hoffman's gull photos THE SHOREBIRD WATCHER Shorebirds are among our favorite birds, and while it can be difficult to find suitable habitat near Cleveland, we do try. We also take whatever opportunities arise to see shorebirds elsewhere. We have been accumulating links and images of shorebirds on the web and invite you to visit. Now with a Shorebird Photo Quiz! Top New Info Species ... Quiz updated 24 Apr 2004 OHIO birding links Northeast Ohio Kirtland Bird Club news, dates, maps, photos and much more! Northeast Ohio Rare Bird Alert now at: Check out new book Birds of the Cleveland Region Statewide Ohio Ornithological Society , including statewide birding news Recent Postings from Ohio Birds mailing list Ohio's Wildlife Areas - maps from ODNR More from The Breeding Birds of Lake View Cemetery Cleveland Christmas Bird Count CBC History 1940-2004 Pomarine Jaeger Photos , Rare Spring Appearance by 5 in April 1997, Cleveland, Ohio Photo of the only Ohio Ivory Gull - Cleveland 1975, found by Jim Hoffman.

71. Patuxent-Migratory Bird Research Comprehensive data on North American birds, including the breeding Bird Survey, Christmas Bird Count trends, migratory bird projects, the Bird Identification InfoCenter, checklists, ID tips, and quiz. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/

PatuxentBird Population Studies Basic search selected areas of our site Large-scale Survey Analyses The North American Breeding Bird Survey Summary and Analysis 1966 - 2004 The Audubon Christmas Bird Count Analysis 1959 - 1988 Geographic Information from the CBC The Grassland Bird Home Page Migratory Bird Research MBR Computer Software Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing at Patuxent Data Sets and Analyses used in Recent Publications by J.D. Nichols and J.E. Hines Learning About Birds! Bird Identification InfoCenter Seasonal Bird Checklists Bird Identification tips Play the Patuxent Bird Quiz MBR Comments/Statistics Send comments to Web-master FAQ -Frequently Asked Questions Last updated 6/15/2005

72. Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas Methodology, data, maps, and images from project conducted 19952000. http://www.uwgb.edu/birds/wbba/

Main Page Project Purpose About this Site Staff ... Audio Library Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas

73. The Washington Breeding Bird Atlas Maps for all species found during 19871995 survey. http://www.fish.washington.edu/naturemapping/wagap/public_html/birds/maps.html

The Washington Breeding Bird Atlas: Modelling avian distributions for WAGAP Please note our ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Avian distribution maps The following maps show predicted distributions of species based on what we know about their habitat needs and geographic locations. On each map, the 'point' represents an entire breeding bird atlas block (3 miles by 3 miles square), and gives the highest level of evidence since 1987. Example: a block shows a 'confirmed' status for Townsend's Warbler. This means that a nest or fledgelings was found for this species somewhere in that block since 1987. It does NOT necessarily mean a Townsend's Warbler is nesting there currently. The atlas is meant to show a 'snapshot' of species distributions during the years 1987-1995. None of the records are point locations, they all show only the block in which the record was obtained. Thus the minimum mapping unit for these maps is approximately 9 square miles. Before viewing too many of these, please read our methodology. This is a preview of the published BBA for Washington. The final volume is available to purchase at Seattle Audubon or through the Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. THESE MAPS ARE FOR PERSONAL USE AND REFERENCE AND ARE NOT THE FINAL VERSION . BY DOWNLOADING THESE MAPS, YOU ARE AGREEING NOT TO PUBLISH THEM IN ANY FORM WITHOUT EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM MICHAEL R. SMITH OR PHIL MATTOCKS.

74. The AvianWeb: All About Birds Information on many species of companion birds, such as health, care, breeding, and transportation. Also has chat forums. http://www.avianweb.com/

Air Conditioning Vacuum Cleaners Cages Toys ... Books about Parrots Helpful Products: Vacuum Cleaners Heaters Air Conditioning Water Filters Wild / Backyard Birds Birding Birds in your Garden Wild Bird Food Wild Bird Houses ... Books about Wild Birds The AvianWeb: Your Comprehensive Bird Guide Parrots / Hookbills Wild Birds Parrot Species Information Bird Adoption / Rescue Forums / Chatrooms Memorials ... Special-abled Birds Sprechen Sie Deutsch ? Please visit Avian Treasures / German Website - do check out: Gefahrenbereiche (left side) ... Great Photos! Books / Videos / CDs Cages Bird Toys Bird Food ... Birding Lists the best birding destinations and identifies the birds found throughout the world. Backyard Birds A great resource for anyone seeking to attract, care for and identify birds in their backyard Wild Bird Food Veterinary Research / Bird Health Care Bird Health Care Information on identifying potentiall sick birds, do-it-yourself disease testing, and tips on caring for your sick bird. Index of Bird Diseases / Health Problems and Research General information on bird diseases and ongoing research; plus an in-depth listing of all diseases / health condition. The Different Bird Species and Their Respective Syndromes - Lists species and the diseases / conditions they most frequently come down with.

75. Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas, Species Audios Collection of 200 bird song audio recordings in highquality MP3 format. All recordings were made in Wisconsin. http://www.uwgb.edu/birds/wbba/speciesaudios.htm

(http://www.caculo.com/birdsongs.htm ). All of the audio recordings were made in Wisconsin, although * indicates the species does not breed in Wisconsin. ORDER: Gaviiformes FAMILY: Gaviidae - Loons Common Loon ORDER: Podicipediformes FAMILY: Podicipedidae - Grebes Pied-billed Grebe ORDER: Ciconiiformes FAMILY: Ardeidae - Herons/Bitterns/Allies American Bittern Least Bittern Black-crowned Night-Heron ORDER: Anseriformes FAMILY: Anatidae - Ducks/Geese/Swans Canada Goose Wood Duck Mallard ORDER: Falconiformes FAMILY: Accipitridae - Hawks/Kites/Eagles/Allies Northern Goshawk Red-shouldered Hawk Broad-winged Hawk Red-tailed Hawk FAMILY: Falconidae - Caracaras/Falcons American Kestrel Merlin ORDER: Galliformes FAMILY: Phasianidae - Partridges/Grouse/Turkeys/Quail Ring-necked Pheasant Ruffed Grouse Greater Prairie-Chicken Wild Turkey ORDER: Gruiformes FAMILY: Rallidae - Rails/Gallinules/Coots Yellow Rail Virginia Rail Sora Common Moorhen ... American Coot FAMILY: Gruidae - Cranes Sandhill Crane ORDER: Charadriiformes FAMILY: Charadriidae - Lapwings/Plovers Killdeer FAMILY: Scolopacidae - Sandpipers/Phalaropes/Allies Spotted Sandpiper Upland Sandpiper Common Snipe American Woodcock ... Short-billed Dowitcher FAMILY: Laridae - Skuas/Gulls/Terns/Skimmers Ring-billed Gull Caspian Tern Forster's Tern Black Tern ORDER: Columbiformes FAMILY: Columbidae - Pigeons/Doves Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove ORDER: Cuculiformes FAMILY: Cuculidae - Cuckoos/Roadrunners/Anis Black-billed Cuckoo Yellow-billed Cuckoo ORDER: Strigiformes FAMILY: Strigidae - Typical Owls

76. CKC Birds - Cockatoos-what You Should Know Plus Other Parrot And Macaw Informati Information and advice on african greys, amazons, cockatoos, and macaws, including diet, accommodation, breeding, and suitability as hand reared pets. http://www.ckcbirds.co.uk/

WELCOME TO CKC BIRDS Cockatoos - What you should know about Cockatoos plus ...... ENTER

77. The National Birds Of Prey Centre Probably the most significant collection of birds of Prey in the world, with around 300 birds of prey and owls. Leading the world in captive breeding, having bred 50 species so far. http://www.nbpc.co.uk

Welcome to The National Birds of Prey Centre Website -Please select one of the following- The National Birds of Prey Centre - 2005 UK Jemima Parry-Jones MBE At International Center for Birds of Prey Charleston South Carolina as from November 13th 2004-09-30

78. Washington Breeding Bird Atlas Three major databases contributed the Washington breeding Bird Atlas project (95417), The breeding Bird Atlas data were collected by volunteers within http://www.fish.washington.edu/naturemapping/wagap/public_html/birds/birds.html

Washington Breeding Bird Atlas: Methods Here are our acknowledgements. Overview : Models were developed by using known locations to delineate range limits, and using known locations, literature review, and expert consultation to develop habitat associations. Predicted distributions were created by selecting appropriate habitats in the land cover map within each species' range limits. NOTE that the locations on the map are not points, they represent the centroid of the 3 mile x 3 mile Breeding Bird Atlas block. Record Collection : We assembled a database of over 117,000 records of breeding birds in Washington. All records were collected after 1986. Three major databases contributed: the Washington Breeding Bird Atlas project (95,417), Fred Dobler's shrub-steppe bird records (15,817), and the WDFW Natural Heritage Database (6,193). The mapped distributions of the points from the first two were scrutinized and error-checked by the first and second authors. Data points from the Natural Heritage Database were checked by the senior author, and generalized from point locations up to the BBA 3mi x 3mi block. Collection of data varied for each database; methods are summarized below. The Breeding Bird Atlas data were collected by volunteers within quarter-township (9 sq. miles) 'blocks' throughout the state. Data were supplied from 2,312 of the 7,912 available blocks. The project was started in 1987 and data were collected through 1995. Birds encountered by volunteers within the blocks were recorded and assigned to one of four evidence categories, with evidence noted on the card as follows:

79. Raising Quail Pheasant Ducks Information on raising and breeding game birds such as pheasants, quail, partridges, ducks, geese, swans and also doves and pigeons, including incubators and hatching eggs. http://www.gamebird.com/

The Game Bird Gazette is a gorgeous "how to" magazine that is all about raising and marketing pheasants, quail, partridges, peacocks, pigeons and doves, ducks and all the marvelous game birds of the world. It has been published for over 50 years and is the mo st widely read publication on game birds with thousands of subscribers all over the world! Click here to subscribe for yourself, a family member, or a friend by credit card using our convenient and secure online payment form You can get a big discount right now on both a one and two year subscription (see information below). This super discount is also avail able for current subscribers, so renew now and take advantage of our web discount savings! The current edition is being completed now and will be out soon. Join now and you will receive the issue as soon as it is published! The Gazette is the world's largest game bird supermarket! It is where you will find the most hatching eggs, chicks, and adult gamebirds and ducks from many reputable and reliable breeders. Eggs and chicks in some species are available the year round. The magazine is also a tremendous resource for incubators, brooders, feed suppliers, netting for making your duck, pheasant, quail, and game bird pens, and all the equipment you'll need at the best prices are listed in the magazine.

80. Birds Of Christmas Island Photographs and descriptions for several native birds, and an annual calendar for bird breeding. http://www.christmas.net.au/parks/birds/birds_of_christmas_island.htm

Birds of Christmas Island The island is large enough to have developed its own unique rainforest ecology, with seven of the 13 land birds being endemic to the island, including the inquisitive Christmas Island Thrush, whose melodious evening song lends a wonderful musical quality to the tropical, palm-fringed sunsets. Many species are quite inquisitive and birdwatchers can be rewarded with some truly special sightings. With some little effort is it quite easy to tick off a full list of residents in a busy week or more relaxed fortnight, though the elusive Christmas Island Hawk Owl keeps many coming back for more! Seabirds Papasula abbotti Rarest of all boobies, this large bird nests precariously on the lateral branches of emergent trees on the Christmas Island plateau. Its long slender wings and gliding flight resemble an albatross. The black tail, black topped wings and larger size distinguish it from the more common Red-footed Booby. Most of its breeding habitat is protected in the Christmas Island National Park. Park authorities have a rainforest rehabilitation programme funded by the mining royalties from Christmas Island Phosphates. Thisproject revegetates areas where nesting areas have been affected by the wind turbulence resulting from land clearing. Red-footed Booby Sula sula rubripes Brown Booby Sula leucogaster plotus A common tropical booby, nesting on the ground amongst pinnacles and inland cliff edges. Chocolate brown plumage with white breast and powder blue beak and feet.

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