Monitoring

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Seabirds: The Ecological Connectors in Need of Conservation

Research highlights the value of island restoration and the importance of long-term monitoring for the prevention of seabird extinctions. Though seabirds are named and well-known for the ample time they spend in and above the ocean, they also depend on the land, with islands being especially significant. Through migration, foraging, and nesting, seabirds bring sky, […]

Written by on July 18, 2017

Migratory Birds Pass Through Sullivan’s Island Banding Station

Biologists at the Sullivan’s Island bird-banding station work to identify and monitor migratory birds. In the past two weeks, new species have been banded, bringing their total to 64 different species banded. Banding birds enables biologists to learn more about their longevity, site fidelity during breeding and migration and also helps to create an accurate […]

Written by on October 20, 2016