NOAA: Journey of the Birds

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1 LIVE INTERACTIVE YOUR DESKTOP NOAA: Journey of the Birds Presented by: Tom Gaskill and Dawn Grafe November 9, 2011

2 Journey of the Birds Tom Gaskill Education Program Coordinator South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Dawn Grafe Visitor Services Manager U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

3 Poll Question Do you use birds to teach about science in the classroom?. Yes X. No

4 Question What is Migration? A. The regular seasonal journey undertaken by many animals in response to changes in food availability, habitat or weather. B. The seasonal movement of animals over a relatively long distance, from one habitat or climate to another. C. The regular, periodic movement of animals population away from and back to their place of origin. D. All of the above.

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6 International Brant Monitoring Project Began in 1996 Field, internet, & classroom activities Study of habitat and birds along the flyway

7 South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Advance our understanding of estuaries and their watersheds Apply science to improve management through education and stewardship

8 What is a brant?

9 Brant sub-populations Map courtesy of bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna

10 Brant distribution map Map courtesy of bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna

11 Brant rest and feed in estuaries

12 Eelgrass beds are a primary food source for Brant.

13 Eelgrass is a power packed food source

14 Research on brant nesting grounds Photo from

15 TODAY 2009 SEA LEVEL LIGHT ATTENUATION TURBIDITY DEEP EELGRASS BED Control of Eelgrass Beds by Light Attenuation

16 FUTURE 2025? SEA LEVEL RISE LIGHT ATTENUATION INCREASED TURBIDITY LOSS OF DEEP EELGRASS BED Changes in Eelgrass Beds due to Climate Change

17 Let s pause for questions from the audience

18 Plovers Sandpipers Illustrations by Ram Papish

19 Photo by Tom Grey Whimbrel

20 Shorebird Migration is Predictable Fly north in spring for the breeding season Photo by Francesco Veronesi Fly south in fall for the non-breeding season Photo by Tom Grey

21 Whimbrel Distribution Map Photo by Conifer Map courtesy of bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna

22 Habitat Breeding Non-Breeding (wintering) Photo by Gerrit Vyn Photo by Miguel Vieira

23 Fueling Migration Photo by Alan Vernon Photo by Changhua Coast Conservation Action

24 Research on Whimbrel Photo by Society for Conservation Biology

25 Research on Whimbrel

26 Climate Change and Shorebirds Photo by Roy W. Lowe/USFWS

27 Climate Change and Shorebirds Photo by Ingrid Taylar

28 Let s pause for questions from the audience

29 Part 2: Teaching About Birds in the Classroom Shorebird Sister Schools Program International Brant Monitoring Project

30 Brant curriculum

31 Brant curriculum and log

32 How many different types of birds can you find in the silhouettes? A. 4 B. 6 C. 3 D. 7 E. 8

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40 How many brant can you find in the silhouettes? A.0 B.1 C.2 D.3 E.4

41 How many brant can you find in the silhouettes? A.0 B.1 C.2 D.3 E.4

42 Mock birding leads to greater success in the field

43 Let s pause for questions from the audience

44 Shorebird Sister Schools Program

45 Shorebird Sister Schools Program History of the program Helps students feel connected to wetlands and beaches increase their awareness and knowledge of wetlands care about and appreciate natural places Photo by USFWS

46 SSSP Content Lesson #1 introduction to the National Wildlife Refuge System and shorebirds Lesson #2 adaptations and habitat Lesson #3 migration Lesson #4 observation skill building, identification and preparation for field trip Lesson #5 threats, conservation and protection of shorebirds Photos by Becca Schiewe/USFWS

47 SSSP Content Photos by USFWS FIELD TRIPS: Station #1: Bird Watching Station #2: Invertebrate/Mud Prey collecting Station #3: Interactive shorebird games or an estuary clean-up

48 Subject: Shorebird Adaptations Activity: Build-A-Bird (K-6) Objective: Define adaption Define 3 adaptations of birds Define 3 adaptations of shorebirds

49 Subject: Migration Activity: Migration Headache (K-7) Objective: Define migration Give 3 factors that can affect populations of migrating shorebirds Predict the effects of habitat loss on shorebird populations

50 Part 3: Bringing it Home and Resources

51 Question Which of the following bird watching resources do you have access to? 1. Binoculars 2. Field Guides 3. Natural Areas

52 What type of migratory bird would you and your students study? A. Seabirds B. Shorebirds C. Raptors D. Ducks E. Songbirds

53 Bird nest boxes A short term fix for a long term problem

54 Native plantings provide habitat

55 Let s pause for questions from the audience

56 Citizen Science means getting involved!

57 Resources for Citizen Science Projects Brant Monitoring Project: Shorebird Sister Schools Program Project Budburst: Project Nestwatch: Project Feederwatch:birds.cornell.edu/pfw

58 Resources: Bird Information International Migratory Bird Day U-Stream - Junior Duck Stamp

59 Thank you to the sponsor of tonight's Web Seminar: This web seminar contains information about programs, products, and services offered by third parties, as well as links to third-party websites. The presence of a listing or such information does not constitute an endorsement by NSTA of a particular company or organization, or its programs, products, or services.

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61 National Science Teachers Association Dr. Francis Q. Eberle, Executive Director Zipporah Miller, Associate Executive Director Conferences and Programs Al Byers, Assistant Executive Director e-learning NSTA Web Seminars Paul Tingler, Director Jeff Layman, Technical Coordinator LIVE INTERACTIVE YOUR DESKTOP