You can help Florida’s nesting waterbirds
As nesting season begins for waterbird species across the state, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing five easy ways that members of the public can help conserve these vulnerable bird species.
Many shorebird and seabird species, such as the least tern, nest directly on beaches across the state where their eggs and chicks are well camouflaged in the sand. Colonies of wading birds, such as herons, will typically nest on mangrove islands off the coast. Biologists stress that the most important thing for waterbirds during nesting season is space. When these birds are disturbed and forced to leave their nests, their eggs and chicks are left vulnerable to heat and predators.
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Manu Minute with Patrick Hart, February 24th, 2021. To learn more about Dr. Hart s work, visit lohelab.org
Ae o were once much more common in Hawaii, but loss of wetland habitat and introduction of mammalian predators has reduced their population to less than 1500 birds.
Hawaiian stilts build their nests on the ground near shallow wetlands. Ae o are known to aggressively defend their nests by dive-bombing and loudly scolding any intruder, including humans, that comes near.
Ae o are considered to be the kinolau, or physical manifestation, of the Hawaiian god Kū in his fisherman form.
Want to listen or read more about the birds of Hawai i? Check out our Manu Minute page.
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