Idaho Birds-[IBLE] Fwd: Your September Bird Research and Conservation News

many interesting subjects, events, opportunities, and publications listed herein…….

Cheryl, thx for reporting your hums and blooms…. =)

Larry

From: “Bird Studies Canada/Études d’Oiseaux Canada”
To: “Larry Arnold”
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2019 11:31:44 AM
Subject: Your September Bird Research and Conservation News

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Common Loon Photo: Phil Barley

Fall is Migration Time for Loons and Lake Users Alike

Our thanks to those who participated in this year’s Canadian Lakes Loon Survey. As we say good-bye to summer and our loons for now, we reflect on the nesting season and how loons are faring. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2ffall-is-migration-time-for-loons-and-lake-users-alike&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Check out our season summary ] .

Neonics Harm the Birds AND the Bees

Results of a new study add to growing evidence that neonicotinoids harm more than just bees. White-crowned Sparrows exposed to a small dose of an insecticide lost weight and delayed migration longer than birds who were not exposed. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fneonics-harm-the-birds-and-the-bees&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Learn more ] .

White-crowned Sparrow Photo: Margaret Eng

Celebrating our Newest “Young Ornithologists”

Each summer, Bird Studies Canada and Long Point Bird Observatory host the Doug Tarry Young Ornithologists’ Workshop for youth aged 13-17. This year’s six keen learners practiced bird banding, sketching, and more! [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fcelebrating-our-newest-young-ornithologists&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Read about them and their enriching experiences ] .

Photo: Long Point Bird Observatory

Cute but Cryptic: The American Woodcock

Did you know that the American Woodcock, often seen in forests and meadows, belongs to the shorebird family? This species has many unique characteristics, and committed Citizen Scientists in Ontario spend a spring evening each year listening for its calls. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fcute-but-cryptic-the-american-woodcock&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Learn something new about woodcocks ] .

American Woodcock chick Photo: Andrew Tyerman

Volunteers and Plovers Persist Through Soggy Season

Conservation volunteers and Piping Plover families faced challenges in the Great Lakes region this year, but there were also victories to celebrate. Our thanks and congratulations to all who contributed to this year’s successes. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fvolunteers-and-plovers-persist-through-soggy-season&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Learn more in a nesting season summary ] .

Piping Plover Photo: Plover Lovers

Rare Gem of Ontario Forests Gets a Boost

New funding for our Ontario Forest Birds at Risk program will support work to conserve a federally Endangered species and its habitat. The Cerulean Warbler breeds in mature deciduous trees, and landowners within its range are key conservation collaborators. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2frare-gem-of-ontario-forests-gets-a-boost&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | See more details ] .

Cathy McCrae Photo: Gail McNeil

THANK YOU for Supporting the 2019 Birdathon!

Thank you to the participants, sponsors, and prize donors who made the 2019 Great Canadian Birdathon a success! Your contributions are supporting bird conservation across Canada. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fthank-you-for-supporting-the-2019-birdathon&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Find out how, and see who won this year’s Birdathon prizes ] .

Events & Opportunities

Now – 4 October 2019. If you sign up or renew to participate in the upcoming Project FeederWatch season by 4 October, you will receive a bonus gift with your FeederWatch kit: a beautifully-illustrated poster of Common Backyard Hawks and Falcons of North America. By [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fbirdscanada.org%2fsupport%2findex.jsp%3ftargetpg%3djoinpfw&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | joining Project FeederWatch ] , you can enjoy watching birds from November to April, learn more about them, and contribute valuable data for the study of bird populations.

27 – 29 September 2019. Hamilton, ON. If you’re attending the Friday or Saturday evening events of the [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting..com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ofo.ca%2fofo-docs%2f2019ConventionFlyer.pdf&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Ontario Field Ornithologists Annual Convention ] , stop by the Bird Studies Canada display to visit Megan Hiebert (Ontario SwiftWatch Coordinator), Andrés Jiménez (Ontario Urban Program Coordinator), or Amanda Bichel (Ontario Important Birds and Biodiversity Area Coordinator).

28 September 2019. Port Rowan, ON. Bird Studies Canada members are invited to join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting from 2-4 p.m. Guest speaker Liz Purves, Ontario Director, will share a presentation entitled “SwiftWatch – Engaging Volunteer Citizen Scientists for Chimney Swifts.” RSVP to Rosie Kirton: [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=rkirton%40birdscanada.org&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | rkirton@birdscanada.org ] .

30 September – 6 October 2019. You can help draw much-needed attention to one of the biggest threats to bird populations. Join FLAP Canada and bird conservation groups from around the world for [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fbirdsafe.ca%2fgbr%2f&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Global Bird Rescue ] ! Take to the streets to document and rescue birds that have collided with buildings.

Check out [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fbicknells-thrush-state-of-canadas-birds-were-focal-points-at-recent-meeting&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | highlights from the recent Meeting of the Society of Canadian Ornithologists ] in Québec City, shared by participating Bird Studies Canada staff.

Latest Research Publications

Brown, D.J., Donner, D.M., Ribic, C.A., et al. 2019. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1002%2fece3.5547&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Influence of climate change and postdelisting management on long‐term population viability of the conservation‐reliant Kirtland’s Warbler ] . Ecology and Evolution .

Eng., M.L., Stutchbury, B.J.M., and Morrissey, C.A. 2019. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1126%2fscience.aaw9419&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | A neonicotinoid insecticide reduces fueling and delays migration in songbirds ] . Science .

Rosenberg, K.V., Dokter, A.M., Blancher, P.J., et al. 2019. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fdoi..org%2f10.1126%2fscience.aaw1313&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Decline of the North American avifauna ] . Science . (You can read further about this article on the [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fthree-billion-birds-have-disappeared-but-we-can-bring-them-back&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Bird Studies Canada blog ] ..)

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