Migration
Shorebirds migrate south for the winter. Where do they go?
South America
What do shorebirds eat?
mud shrimp
also; mollusks, small crustaceans, marine worms, and insects
Name 1 thing that I do in my job
bird surveying
data analysis
conservation project plans
teaching people
and so much more!
What time of year do we see shorebirds in Saint John?
Aug - Sept
late summer - early fall
What are the 2 most common sandpipers we have in Saint John?
Least Sandpiper and Semipalmated Sandpiper
If you wanted to pursue a career in conservation, what type of education might you need? What program in college or university would you take?
biology, environmental sciences, environmental technology, zoology, ornithology, etc.
Where can we see shorebirds in Saint John?
Irving Nature Park
Imagine you are at a beach and see an off leash dog run through a group of shorebirds - making them fly away. Why is this bad for shorebirds?
disturbing shorebirds prevents them from getting enough rest, and uses up valuable food resources/energy that they need for migration
Name 1 way you can help shorebirds
give shorebirds lots of room
keep dogs on leash
clean up after yourself on beaches
educate others
How many kilometers do shorebirds travel during migration?
about 5000 km
(5,300)
I am a small shorebird you can find in Saint John with yellow legs. What am I?
Least Sandpiper
Name 1 thing that has contributed to shorebird decline
pollution, climate change, disturbance, habitat loss
Why might a bird migrate?
better access to food, shelter, resources
more favorable weather
What does the word semipalmated mean?
describes the foot of a bird; partially webbed
Shorebird population numbers have declined ___ % on average
40-50% decline on average