Seabird Nesting Colony Reestablishment and Protection at Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge
Implementing Organization
US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$632,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Species Restoration
Targeted Resources
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
This project will maximize the restoration benefits of previously implemented invasive species eradication efforts conducted on Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, by reestablishing nesting colonies for five target seabird species including bridled tern, sooty tern, brown booby, magnificent frigatebird, and brown noddy; and by enhancing existing biosecurity efforts. Restoration activities will be conducted over five years and include: (1) reestablishing existing (or establish new) seabird nesting colonies through social attraction techniques such as species-specific decoys, mirrors, and acoustic playbacks; and (2) enhancing existing biosecurity measures, including placement of rodenticide bait stations to prevent the reintroduction of invasive rodents.
Contact
Kate Healy(251) 517-8010
katherine_healy@fws.gov
Project Website
None
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