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This newest issue in the Series in Ornithology is a symposium volume focusing
on population studies of migrating raptors,
with papers by a slate of well-known experts on conservation, migration,
and the population status of raptors in North America. 474 pp.
Bildstein's opening paper, on the history of raptor conservation in North America, is
wonderfully illustrated with images that greatly illuminate the aversion and animosity
once felt for birds of prey. The subsequent articles elaborate on the many aspects of
the history, status, conservation, and monitoring of birds of prey in North America.
Filled with maps, charts, and graphs, the information is presented in great detail,
but with a refreshing simplicity.
The glossary is quite handy, covering simple terms while also explaining very well the much
more complicated terms.
Due to a belief on the part of the printer that there would be an uncertain demand
for this title, only a short run was printed, resulting in a higher price and limited supply.
REVIEWS
"This book is an invaluable contribution to our current understanding of
raptor migration and the population status of rap tors in North America. The
work synthesizes a wealth of information on hawkwatch counts, migration
patterns, population trends, and the conservation status of North American
raptors. The most exciting outcome of this collaborative effort is the emergence
of the Raptor Population Index as a quantitative tool that can be used to
improve our ability to more accurately assess the status of rap tor populations.
Raptor biologists and enthusiasts alike will appreciate this contribution to
raptor conservation."
-- MICHAEL W. COLLOPY; Executive Director, Academy for the Environment, University of Nevada, Reno
"This book is a pioneering attempt to summarise the results of raptor counts
made at migration watchsites in North America over the past several decades.
It provides a valuable assessment of the continental population trends and
conservation status of different species, and highlights some recent changes
in migratory behaviour associated with climate change and other factors. The
authors and editors are to be congratulated in producing such a readable and
fascinating account that will help stimulate further expansion of this branch
of 'citizen science'."
-- IAN NEWTON, OBE FRS; Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Monks Wood,United Kingdom
"Few species playas special a role in human perceptions of ecosystem
integrity and the health of natural environments as do raptors. This book
demonstrates how tracking their populations provides practical information
for assessing biodiversity change in time and space, an urgent task in the face
of rapid global change. Bildstein et al. demonstrates how science, statistics,
public participation, and continental coordination, acting' together; can lead
to the effective dissemination of monitoring results. It is a wonderful example
that must be followed."
-- MIGUEL FERRER; Estacion Biologica de Doiiana, Sevilla, Spain
TABLE OF CONTENTS
From the Editors ...vii
PREFACE ...1
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ... 3
CHAPTER 1. A Brief History of Raptor Conservation in North America Keith L. Bildstein ...5
CHAPTER 2. Raptor Migration in North America Laurie J. Goodrich and Jeff P. Smith ...37
CHAPTER 3. Long-term Monitoring: The Raptor Population Index in Principle David J T. Hussell and Ernesto Ruelas Inzunza ...151
CHAPTER 4. The Raptor Population Index in Practice Christopher J. Farmer and David J.T. Hussell ...165
CHAPTER 5. Trends in Autumn Counts of Migratory Raptors in Northeastern North America, 1974-2004 Christopher J Fanner, Ronald J Bell, Bruno Drolet, Laurie J Goodrich, Else Greenstone, David Grove, David J T. Hussell, David Mizrahi, Frank J Nicoletti, and Jason Sodergren ...179
CHAPTER 6. Trends in Autumn Counts of Migratory Raptors in Western North America. Jeff P. Smith, Christopher.J. Farmer; Stephen W.Hoffman, Gregory S. Kaltenecker; Kent Z. Woodruff; and Peter F Sherrington ...217
CHAPTER 7. Trends in Autumn Counts of Migratory Raptors around the Gulf of Mexico, 1995-2005 Jeff P Smith, Christopher J. Farmer, Stephen W.Hoffman, Casey A. Lott, Laurie J Goodrich, Joel Simon, Cecilia Riley, and Ernesto Ruelas Inzunza ...253
CHAPTER 8. Raptor-migration Watchsite Descriptions Ernesto Ruelas Inzunza ...279
CHAPTER 9. Conservation Status of North America's Birds of Prey Christopher J Farmer, Laurie J Goodrich,
Ernesto Ruelas Inzunza, and Jeff P. Smith ...303
CHAPTER 10. The RPI Website Jason Sodergren ...421
CHAPTER 11. The Future of Raptor-migration Monitoring Keith L. Bildstein, Jeff P. Smith, and Ernesto Ruelas Inzunza ...435
CHAPTER 12. Recommended Methods for Population Monitoring at Raptor-migration Watchsites Erica Dunn, David J T Hussell, and Ernesto Ruelas Inzunza ...447
Glossary ...461
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