Title | The Distribution and Reproductive Success of the Western Snowy Plover along the Oregon Coast - 2021 |
Publication Type | Report |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Authors | Lauten D.J, Castelein K.A, J. Farrar D, Lee M, Gaines EP |
Pagination | 69 pp |
Date Published | 12/2021 |
Institution | Institute for Natural Resources |
City | Portland |
Keywords | conservation, monitoring, Oregon, plover |
Abstract |
We monitored the distribution, abundance and productivity of the federally threatened Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) along the central and south coast of Oregon from 2 April – 10 September 2021. We surveyed and monitored plover activity in a project area that included, from north to south, Sutton Beach, Siltcoos River estuary, the Dunes Overlook, Tahkenitch Creek, Tenmile Creek, Coos Bay North Spit, Bandon Snowy Plover Management Area, New River Habitat Restoration Area (HRA) and adjacent lands, and Floras Lake. Our objectives for the project area in 2021 were to: 1) estimate the size of the adult Snowy Plover population, 2) locate plover nests, 3) determine nest success, 4) implement nest protection as appropriate (e.g. ropes and signs), 5) monitor a sample of broods to determine brood fate and plover productivity, and 6) use cameras and observational data to document predator activity at nests. |
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