GP CESU: Survey Wintering and Migratory Birds at TAPR

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The objective of this agreement is to survey migrating and wintering birds at TAPR. Data will provide preserve managers information on existing non-breeding bird use of the preserve and how management actions may impact this bird use. Survey data and a final report will be submitted to the preserve and shared with others interested in bird communities.  The public purpose is to engage recipients (including youth) and partners in shared environmental stewardship by allowing students to gain hands-on experience in natural resource research. The purpose also is to create and promote research that will be disseminated to the scientific community and preserve partners.  The project involves the following: 1. Develop a survey protocol/method (involves coordinating with park staff, partner staff, and other researchers to ensure comparable/transferable data). 2. Survey birds during fall migration, winter season, and spring migration. 3. Develop report detailing bird species encountered, habitat use, and management suggestions.

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