Habitat Selection and Activity Patterns Among Wading Birds
Location
King Building 321
Document Type
Presentation
Start Date
4-29-2016 4:00 PM
End Date
4-29-2016 5:15 PM
Abstract
Human destruction of wetlands in the last two centuries has resulted in the destruction of wading bird habitats. Such habitats are crucial because wading birds are important top predators. We studied wading bird habitat selection patterns at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve. We observed wading birds via cameras and active transects in the estuary. We conclude that wading birds do not use tall, dense emergent vegetation; submerged aquatic vegetation does not play a role in habitat selection; and snags are an underrepresented facet in wading bird habitats.
Recommended Citation
Wehr, Nathaniel, "Habitat Selection and Activity Patterns Among Wading Birds" (04/29/16). Senior Symposium. 54.
https://digitalcommons.oberlin.edu/seniorsymp/2016/presentations/54
Major
Biology
Advisor(s)
Marta Laskowski, Biology
Project Mentor(s)
Mary Garvin, Biology
April 2016
Habitat Selection and Activity Patterns Among Wading Birds
King Building 321
Human destruction of wetlands in the last two centuries has resulted in the destruction of wading bird habitats. Such habitats are crucial because wading birds are important top predators. We studied wading bird habitat selection patterns at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve. We observed wading birds via cameras and active transects in the estuary. We conclude that wading birds do not use tall, dense emergent vegetation; submerged aquatic vegetation does not play a role in habitat selection; and snags are an underrepresented facet in wading bird habitats.
Notes
Session III, Panel 12 - Natural Divisions of Labor: Studies in Field Biology
Moderator: Keith Tarvin, Professor of Biology