Here are some USGS Web pages with more information on migratory species and Anywhere:
Bird Banding Laboratory: the North American Bird Banding Program
Bird banding is used to study the movement, survival and behavior of birds. The Bird Banding Laboratory Site has links to the value, procedure and history of bird banding, how to report bird bands(English & Spanish), and resources for birders.
(Score: 1.622)
Patuxent bird population studies
Links to ornithology programs at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD, including large scale survey analysis of bird populations, research tools, datasets and analyses, bird identification, and seasonal bird lists.
(Score: 0.811)
Giant Canada goose flocks in the United States
Review of the size of breeding populations of Giant Canada geese by states in the Mississippi, Atlantic, Central, and Pacfic flyways and the management problems caused by rapid increases of local breeding populations.
(Score: 0.690)
Conte Anadromous Fish Laboratory
Describes the Conte Anadromous Fish Laboratory of the Leetown Science Center which performs research directed towards restoration and protection of anadromus fish with lists of research projects and facilities.
(Score: 0.648)
Discovery for Recovery: an International Pintail Recovery Initiative (Pinsat)
Using satellite telemetry and field studies to track pintail ducks during spring migration north from Californias Central Valley plus pintails in New Mexico and Texas. Includes links to migration maps, journal, duck calls, and field methods.
(Score: 0.615)
Burrowing owl winter ecology and use of artificial burrows in South Texas
Experimental use of artificial burrows in south Texas to help in conservation of burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia), migratory birds breeding in dry grasslands using animal burrows. Includes links to project partners, photos and video.
(Score: 0.542)
Platte River Program, a USGS Place-Based Studies Program
Site for the Platte River Program in Nebraska an area that is a critical staging area for migratory waterbirds of the Central Flyway. Includes links to color-infrared aerial photos, 1938 historic aerial photos, and Cottonwood Ranch research site.
(Score: 0.348)
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Definition:
Species changing location periodically, especially by moving seasonally from one region to another. [Adapted from American Heritage Dic. of the English Language, 4th ed.]
