montana audubon - Colonial Waterbirds
Colonial Waterbird Surveys in Montana
Many states in the western U.S., including Montana, have identified gathering information on colonial waterbird distribution and populations as a priority. We need to determine their status, identify conservation issues, and refine conservation actions.
A survey of these species (see list below) is being coordinated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and implemented in our state by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks during 2009, 2010, and 2011 (for details see Western Colonial Waterbird Survey Protocols).
Montana Audubon and the Montana Bird Conservation Partnership are partners in this efforts. Thanks to our intrepid field technicians all threee seasons were a fantastic success.
REPORTS:
2011. Final report (all three years): Report, Appendix I data, Appendix II Species Account.
2010. Field season methods and results : Report, Appendix I, Appendix II.
2009. Field season methods and results is available: Report, Appendix I, Appendix II.
If you would like to learn more or possibly volunteer during upcoming summers, contact Catherine Wightman, cwightman@mt.gov 406-490-2329.
THANK YOU!
Priority species |
Secondary species |
American White Pelican |
California Gull |
Clark’s Grebe |
Double-crested Cormorant |
Forster’s Tern |
Ring-billed Gull |
Franklin’s Gull |
Western Grebe |
White-faced Ibis |
Eared Grebe |
Black-crowned Night-heron |
Red-necked Grebe |
Black Tern |
|
Caspian Tern |
|
Common Tern |