Radar technologies are well-suited to the study of aerial movements and migration patterns in birds and even bats. To further current collaborative research and management efforts that apply these technologies, the USGS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are co-hosting a workshop entitled "Applying Radar Technology to Migratory Bird Conservation and Management: Strengthening and Expanding a Collaborative Effort" on Oct. 24-26 in Albuquerque, N.M. The Fort Collins Science Center's Arid Lands Field Station is coordinating the event. USGS and USFWS organizers are inviting potential cooperators from federal agencies within and outside the Department of the Interior, scientists conducting radar-related research on wildlife, and other interested parties. Workshop objectives are to (1) describe radar technology applications to bird conservation and management and present current research; (2) discuss resource management questions that can be addressed with radar; (3) provide a forum for communication between researchers and managers; and (4) identify actions that will strengthen existing partnerships and broaden the coalition, including development of recommendations for a collaborative radar applications program.
For more information contact: Janet Ruth
Using Radar to Advance Migratory Bird Management
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