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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