Annual movements of Northern Harriers migrating through the Florida Keys
A project of Avian Reserach and Conservation Inst in conjunction with the partners and sponsors detailed below.
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| Name | Species | Life Stage | Release Date | Last Location | Days Transmitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Northern Harrier | Adult | 2010-10-25 | 2012-05-05 | 558 |
| Juvenile | Northern Harrier | Juvenile | 2010-10-16 | 2011-10-07 | 356 |
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Introduction
During the fall of 2010 and again in 2012, we deployed satellite transmitters on Northern Harriers (Circus cyaneus) migrating through the westernmost reaches of the Florida Keys. This study was a first attempt at identifying pathways, stopover sites, and wintering destinations for this long-distance migrant. Breeding and wintering Northern Harrier populations are at risk from a variety of human threats that have led to local population declines and extirpations. Our tracking results will fill knowledge gaps in the harrierâs life history and illuminate problems for this and other species that rely on the Florida Keys and, thus, are threatened by habitat loss and disturbance from human recreational activities and climate change.
Project Partners
Tom Wilmers (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Project Sponsors
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges
Friends and Volunteers of Refuges (FAVOR)
