Posted by Carlos Sanchez on January 01, 1970 at 00:00:00
I feel that it is important to highlight the excerpt below, seeing as how many of the world's most endangered and beloved migratory birds are in trouble due to lack of protection of key stopover sites (Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Orange-bellied Parrot, etc). A very worthwhile data collection effort to make sure Kirtland's Warbler populations continue to rebound: "Now, we need your help to find the critically important stopover areas. Although the Kirtland’s Warbler populations are recovering, global climate change and human development are increasingly threatening the species during other times of the year, such as on their wintering grounds and during migration. Recent research suggests that about 40% of all Kirtland’s Warbler mortality occurs during either spring or fall migration, and this could hamper the success of management efforts on breeding areas. To lower mortality rates during migration, we need to first identify key resting and refueling stopover sites that Kirtland’s use during migration. This is where we need you!"