[Maine-birds] Fwd: Black tern research at Messalonskee

I'm forwarding this note from Keel Kemper, Regional Biologist, MDIFW.  As you can read below, there will be Black Tern research at Messalonksee, so please don't assume that someone close to the colony is unnecessarily disturbing the terns.  The biologists are qualified and very experienced and will be in uniforms.

Lovely spring birds everywhere.

Best,

Peter

 

From: D'Auria, Danielle 
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2015 9:45 PM
To: Kemper, Keel

Subject: Black tern research at Messalonskee

 

Hi Keel,

Dr. Patricia Szczys, from Eastern Connecticut State University will be sampling black terns at Messalonskee Lake this spring as part of a genetics study.  She is looking at the dispersal patterns and resulting population differentiation across their range.  She plans to sample up to 25 birds, some from Messalonskee.  Don McDougal will be keeping tabs on birds to optimize the timing.  She will also band them with USGS bands as well as color bands (different color for each colony).

Thank you,

Danielle

 

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Danielle E. D'Auria

Wildlife Biologist, Bird Group

Maine Dept. Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

650 State St., Bangor, ME 04401

Phone: (207) 941-4478; Cell: (207) 485-8386

Fax: (207) 941-4450

Email: danielle.dauria@maine.gov

Website: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/

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