Attach_5_-_RFBO_Social_Attraction_Project_Summary.pdf
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Investigation of Social AttractionTechniques for Red-Footed Boobies
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INVESTIGATION
OF SOCIAL ATTRACTION TECHNIQUES FOR
RED-FOOTED BOOBIES AT MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII
Project Summary
• Long term study to assess the viability of using decoys and recorded audio to attract Red-footed Boobies (RFBO) to alternative locations.
• Two sites chosen as suitable locations to encourage RFBO colonization.
– Colonization sites were selected based on range priorities and perceived RFBO habitat preferences.
– Selected locations will have approximately 50 bird decoys installed on trees and video recording and speaker systems located on site.
• One site chosen for tree removal, currently occupied by RFBO .
– Tree removal site was selected based on conflict with existing impact area and is area with poorest nesting success.
– Prior to tree removal, birds utilizing them will be tagged to enable tracking post tree removal.
Attraction Site 1
Attraction Site 2 Exact location of decoys to be determined.
Tree Removal Site
Tree Removal Site
Attraction Site 1
Attraction Site 2
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