The bird conservation community is complicated, with local, state, regional, national, and international partners representing many different interests across bird conservation. NABCI’s unified list, which finds areas of consensus across all bird conservation groups, ensures that consistent, cross-cutting needs are communicated, and provides emphasis to priorities that the broader community supports. A short, concise list [...]
Tackling the issue of free-roaming cats is one of utmost importance to the bird conservation worldwide. In fact, this was the topic of an all-day symposium at the 2018 American Ornithological Society Meeting in Tucson organized by NABCI Committee member Pete Marra of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Another NABCI Committee member, the American Bird [...]
Migratory shorebirds are among the most mobile animals on the planet. Their unique life histories make them compelling subjects to teach children and adults about the natural world. But many shorebirds are in trouble. Their long-distance migrations from Arctic breeding grounds to points all over the Western Hemisphere link communities, countries and continents in conservation. [...]
Off-leash dogs can harm threatened Piping Plovers. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission conducted a human dimensions study to understand dog owner behavior in order to increase dog leash use. Updated messaging as a result of the human dimensions study increased dog leash use.
Purple Martins rely on nest boxes due to loss of natural nesting cavities. Therefore, recruitment and retention of nest box "landlords" is important. Human dimensions research provided insights for attracting and retaining landlords which increased nesting success.
Human dimensions researchers studied landowner willingness to continue managing for young forest habitat after participation in cost-share programs that benefit Golden-winged Warblers and other wildlife species.
In parts of their breeding range, Mountain Plovers nest on farmland, so marking nests can protect them during farming operations. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and partners studied farmers' motivations for marking nests and found that satisfaction was often more important than paying farmers to mark nests.
The San Francisco Bay needs more active conservation for birds and humans. San Francisco Bay Joint Venture and partners investigated the public's willingness to pay a parcel tax to support San Francisco Bay habitat restoration efforts. They used the study results to secure a two-thirds vote in favor of the ballot measure.
The Upper Mississippi River & Great Lakes Region Joint Venture has developed a decision-support tool that integrates human development and demographic data to help prioritize wetland conservation efforts. Using this tool to target habitat projects will maximize potential shared benefits to people and birds in the region.
Biological research suggests migratory shorebirds may be hunted unsustainably in the Caribbean and northern South American. Human dimensions research can help conservationists work with hunters and policymakers to reduce hunting to sustainable levels while maintaining cultural practices and sustaining livelihoods.
