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Colonial-Nesting Waterbird Management of Ocracoke /Cape Hatteras

Colonial-Nesting Waterbird Management of Ocracoke /Cape Hatteras . By: Lacie Lyon. What is a Colonial-Nesting Waterbird?. It is a term used to group a large variety of different bird species who share two common characteristics: Gather into large groups called colonies during nesting season

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Colonial-Nesting Waterbird Management of Ocracoke /Cape Hatteras

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  1. Colonial-Nesting Waterbird Management of Ocracoke /Cape Hatteras By: Lacie Lyon

  2. What is a Colonial-Nesting Waterbird? • It is a term used to group a large variety of different bird species who share two common characteristics: • Gather into large groups called colonies during nesting season • They obtain most to all of their food from their surrounding water sources

  3. Two major divisions of Nesting Waterbirds • Seabirds • Primarliy feed in saltwater • Spend most of their life at sea • Few live on narrow beaches where the sea and land met • returning to shore for nesting

  4. Two major divisions of Nesting Waterbirds • Wading birds • Seek their food in fresh to brackish waters • Stand in the water and wait till prey comes within striking distance • Also nest onshore

  5. Lets met the Nesting Waterbirds of Ocracoke /Cape Hatteras • Common Tern • (sterna hirundo) • Least Tern • (sterna antillarum)

  6. Lets met the Nesting Waterbirds of Ocracoke /Cape Hatteras • Gull-Billed Tern • (Gelochelidon nolotica) • Black Skimmer • (Rinchops niger)

  7. Lets met the Nesting Waterbirds of Ocracoke /Cape Hatteras • American OysterCatcher • (Haematapus palliatus) • Piping Plover • (Charadrius melodus)

  8. Hazards for these birds • Nature • Tropical storms/ hurricanes • Overwash • Heat • Predators • Feral cats, Red Fox, Ghost Crabs, Dogs • Human interference with nesting sites • Off Road Vehicles • Disregard for regulations • Close proximity to humans

  9. Prevention of Natural Problems • Shade Structures • Wooden with 10” by 6” tops placed upon 3” by 6” legs and open sides • Driftwood • Placed upon the beach to aid the development of small dunes

  10. Prevention of Predators • Trapping of Feral cats • Trapping of Red Foxes • Leash laws on dogs

  11. Possible Ways Humans Can Help • Ban on off road vehicles • 0.3-0.4 miles from • Fencing off of bird nesting areas • Better fencing alternatives • Buffer zones between humans and nest areas • Minimum of 50 yards from the nearest nest

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