Utility of open population models: limitations posed by parameter...

The Wilson Journal of Ornithology;  December 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......their breeding and wintering grounds. Stopover sites provide refuge from predators, protection...transit, but must refuel by foraging at stopover sites along their routes (Dunn 2001, Schwilch...Providing evidence for the use of stopover sites for refueling, Moore and Aborn (2000...

Impacts of Shorebirds on Macroinvertebrates in the Lower Mississippi...

The American Midland Naturalist;  July 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ...ABSTRACT.- Shorebirds use stopover sites throughout the Lower Mississippi...southern migration. At these stopover sites shorebirds exploit macroinvertebrates...macroinvertebrate abundance and biomass at stopover sites. Whether these results are true...

Patterns of movement during passerine migration on an island stopover site

Northeastern Naturalist;  January 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ......Gauthreaux 1999), and the availability of suitable stopover sites (Moore and Simons 1992). Some birds, such as...alternated with intermittent breaks in migration at stopover sites. Stopover sites serve as areas for migrants to rest fatigued...

Spring migration and stopover ecology of Common Yellowthroats on Appledore...

Wilson Bulletin;  March 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Stopover sites provide locations for migrants to...recently have discussed the importance of stopover sites for the conservation of long distance...Furthermore, because time spent at stopover sites increases the total time of migration...

Autumn migration. (Habitat Selection in Woodland Nearctic-Neotropic...

Wilson Bulletin;  March 1, 1995 ;     700+ words ......take on new dimensions at migratory stopover sites. Habitat selection and use, key components...b). They have not been examined at stopover sites in the Neotropics. This study addresses...landbird migrants, making it likely that stopover sites are heavily used. It also contains...

Fruit quality and consumption by songbirds during autumn migration.

The Wilson Journal of Ornithology;  September 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......expended energy and protein stores at stopover sites during migration (Bauchinger and Biebach...increased amount of time refueling at stopover sites (Berthold 1976, Bairlein and Gwinner...composition of fruits available at temperate stopover sites (Sorenson 1984, Johnson et al. ...

P/$ rate closes at P44.15/$ 1.(News In Brief)

Manila Bulletin;  October 11, 2007 ;     674 words ......to the Office International des Epizooties, an outbreak of HPAI virus serotype H7N3 has been detected on a poultry farm in Regina...Saskatchewan province. There is a need to prevent the entry of HPAI virus to protect the health of the local poultry population as well...

Age structure of Neotropical migrants during fall migration in South...

Wilson Bulletin;  December 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ......structure among Neotropical migrants at stopover sites during migration may indicate age-related...structures and densities at coastal stopover sites with similar data from interior sites...proportion of juveniles at coastal stopover sites (Hall 1981, Stewart 1986, Taylor et...

Satellites track nature's top endurance flyers.(News)

The Mercury (South Africa);  April 13, 2007 ;     580 words ......their breeding and wintering grounds, but also at their stopover sites. Prof Les Underhill, Director of the Avian Demography Unit...is the stepping-stone wetlands that birds use as critical stopover sites on their migrations. As to how the birds manage to fly such...

Duty of councils

Hull Daily Mail (UK);  November 2, 2006 ;     52 words ......evict them, a council or landowner must follow a legal process that normally includes gathering evidence. To try to prevent the problems of illegally camped travellers, the Government asks local authorities to provide temporary "stopover" sites.

'Bama beaches Gulf Shores, surrounding area offer a winsome tide of...

Dayton Daily News;  May 6, 2007 ;     396 words ......species and add an entertainment bonus to a walk along the beach. The Alabama coast is known as one of the most important stopover sites for birdwatching in the United States. This is just one of the reasons that a vacation in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach region...

Santa Fe trail ride to trace route of history

The Topeka Capital-Journal;  August 20, 2007 ;     605 words ......trail. Sack lunches or concessions will be offered at some stopover sites. "We will do grocery shopping on a daily basis," she said...mix - will be transported by semitrailers to the various stopover sites for the ride. Phillips said five veterinarians are making...

Mass changes of migratory landbirds during stopovers in a New York City...

The Wilson Journal of Ornithology;  June 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......fragments will represent an increasing proportion of the stopover sites available to migrants as urbanization proceeds. Thus, the...current management practices, abundance of birds using them as stopover sites, and other factors that may influence their quality as migratory...

Migration of Florida sub-adult Bald Eagles.(Report)

The Wilson Journal of Ornithology;  June 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......timing of their migration, and use of important migratory stopover sites. Recent improvements in tracking wildlife using satellite...migration pathways, (2) identify timing, and (3) locate stopover sites of Florida sub-adult Bald Eagles in eastern North America...

The Blade, Toledo, Ohio, Steve Pollick column: Bird lovers can bask in a...

Blade (Toledo, OH);  May 6, 2007 ;     700+ words ......partners are spearheading efforts to identify and protect stopover sites for the great hosts of songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and...lecturing on migrations and the importance of conserving stopover sites in the region. These birds can lose consdierable body weight...