![]() "There are things we can do to protect stopover and overwintering areas to increase adult survival." "What's going on outside the breeding season and away from the breeding grounds is really important for this bird and, likely, other migratory species," said Kayla Davis, first author of the new report and a doctoral student in the College of Natural Science at MSU. It's a sensible approach, but it also relies on adults surviving their migratory and overwintering periods.Īs the team showed, that survival can't be taken for granted. The team's report reveals new opportunities to enhance the outlook for these birds by strategically expanding conservation and land management practices that can be used by landowners and agencies such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.įurthermore, the team's approach can be adapted to inform conservation practices for other species.Ĭurrently, black tern conservation efforts are focused on maintaining and restoring the bird's breeding habitat to ensure there's a place for the next generation to take flight. ![]() ![]() That's according to new research from Michigan State University and the National Audubon Society published in the journal Biological Conservation. ![]()
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