Monitoring the effects of oak woodland restoration on birds in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

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1 Monitoring the effects of oak woodland restoration on birds in the Willamette Valley, Oregon Elena Martinez 1, Joan Hagar 2 1-College of Agriculture, Bioresource Research, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR United States Geological Survey, Corvallis, OR /15/2014 Elena Martinez 1

2 Biodiversity Variety of life in the world or specific ecosystem or habitat Willamette Valley o Slender-billed Nuthatch o Oregon Junco o Dusky Goose 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 2

3 Oak woodland Pre-treatment Post-treatment Joan Hagar Joan Hagar 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 3

4 Ecological importance of oak habitat in the Willamette Valley, Oregon Nesting cavities Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 4

5 Ecological importance of oak habitat in the Willamette Valley, Oregon Insects Acorns Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 5

6 Ecological importance of oak habitat in the Willamette Valley, Oregon Avian diversity 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 6

7 Loss of oak habitats Fire Suppression 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 7

8 Loss of oak habitats Agriculture er 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 8

9 Consequences of oak loss Population decline o Melanerpes lewis o Sitta carolinensis Less nesting sites Less food ecies/284/articles/introduction 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 9

10 Ecological Services Provided by Birds Pest Control Pollination /RufousHummingbird.jpg 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 10

11 Restoration efforts Goals Remove non-oak species Thin out oaks Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 11

12 Restoration efforts Process Remove all non-oak species Clear out understory Annual mowing Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 12

13 Species of interest Swainson s Thrush Catharus ustulatus species/540/articles/introduction 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 13

14 Species of interest Bewick s Wren Thryomanes bewickii cies/315/articles/introduction 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 14

15 Species of interest Spotted Towhee Pipilo maculatus species/263/articles/introduction 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 15

16 Research goals All species o Untreated vs Treated o Pre-restoration vs Postrestoration Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 16

17 Research goals Species of Interest o Untreated vs Treated o Pre-restoration vs Postrestoration Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 17

18 Study site William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge w=1915&k=_kh_1&c=2&m=2&t=1915&a=&h=12cba b 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 18

19 Study site Pigeon Butte Natural Research Area Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 19

20 MAPS Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship o Bird Banding Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 20

21 Mist netting 12 nets o 12.0 X 2.6 m, 30mm o 6 untreated o 6 treated Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 21

22 Data analysis Untreated vs Treated Pre-restoration vs Postrestoration Captures/100 net hours Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 22

23 All species 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 23

24 All species Restoration year 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 24

25 Swainson s Thrush 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 25

26 Swainson s Thrush Restoration year 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 26

27 Bewick s Wren 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 27

28 Bewick s Wren Restoration year 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 28

29 Spotted Towhee 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 29

30 Spotted Towhee Restoration year 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 30

31 Expectations versus reality Pre-restoration o Untreated vs Treated o Edge effect Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 31

32 Consequences for bird populations Oak associated species Douglas-fir associated species Elena Martinez Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 32

33 Future Research and Restoration Continue study Vegetation analysis Control non-native vegetation Replication sites Elena Martinez 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 33

34 Acknowledgements Pathways Internship Program United States Geological Survey William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge United States Fisheries and Wildlife Service Molly Monroe 12/15/2014 Elena Martinez 34

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