Regional and individual-level factors influencing common loon reproductive success

We will use several databases from Canada and the USA which hold more than 30 years of scientific survey and citizen-science observations of common loon breeding on lakes across eastern and central North America, to determine regional population trajectories and evaluate what threats or factors might explain variation in reproductive success. We will also focus on a multi-decadal study of individually-marked loons to see how fine-scale, local factors compare to broad regional factors influencing loon reproduction. The information will help the partners and stakeholders inform and tailor ongoing research and monitoring, including a national citizen science program, and will yield key information to wildlife managers for managing loon populations.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Mallory

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Partner:

Birds Canada (ON)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Acadia University

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