Website

https://rookerybay.org/

Region(s)

SW

Summary

This is a monitoring effort that collects data on wading/ seabird nests in RBNERR rookeries. Three locations within RBNERR are monitored.

Parameters

rookery name, number of adults birds, number of nests, number of chicks, number of juveniles, observers, number of predators (crow, falcon)

Notes

Application

Wading birds are an important indicator of hydrology systems. Nesting levels correlate with the water depth in the surrounding environment. Wading birds require shallow water for foraging, and cannot nave nesting success without access to aquatic prey. Nesting numbers reflect on the health of the ecosystem.

Publications

The Critical Wildlife Area rookery data is shared with FWC. All data is shared with South Florida Water Management District. Curcie rookery data is shared with USFWS.

Start

2018

End

Current

Frequency

Monthly

Method

The perimeter of rookery islands are surveyed by boat or kayak. Islands are surveyed no closer than 100 ft, or at a farther distance that prevents flushing. Bird nesting variables are counted with observation from binoculars.

Discontinuity

Data Location

Rookery Bay NERR Project Spreadsheets

Data Format

excel

Habitats

RCP Program not part of SEACAR analysis

SEACAR Citation

Alternative Citation

indicates priority attributes