Cape Seaside Sparrow Review

Important !!!

Before reviewing the white papers please read the following instuctions - Dr. Ronnie Best

Colleagues,

Thank you for visiting the WEB site related to the SCT’s review of the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow [CSSS]. With the assistance of an independent panel of experts nominated by the American Ornithological Union (AOU), we are conducting a review of CSSS research relevant to the following overarching questions:

  • Are we doing the right science for a comprehensive understanding of the ecology and population dynamics of the CSSS relevant to restoration and management needs/decisions?
  • Are we doing the science right and thoroughly enough to make restoration and management decisions?
  • Are there additional critical research needs?

Your participation in the review process is welcome. Attached you will find copies of the research ‘white papers’ prepared by the below researchers. Signed comments about any or all of the white papers or other information relevant to this review are welcome. Please note: All comments received by the Panel will be used anonymously and with non-attribution (i.e., name and organization will not be included in the Panel report). However, to identify the source of the comments, all comments must be signed and on letterhead OR accompanied by a business card.

The deadline for receiving comments has been extended from January 22, 1999 to January 27, 1999. Comments should be sent directly to Dr. Jeff Walters, Panel Chair. [Dr. Jeff Walters, Biology Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0406; Fax - 540-231-9307; e-mail – jrwalt@vt.edu]

Researchers from whom white papers were requested include:

Dr. Stuart Pimm, et al. – population biology/ecology of the CSSS -- Rich Text Format can be opened by Microsoft Word or WordPerfect

Dr. Phillip Nott – ATLSS integrated ecological model for CSSS -- Rich Text Format can be opened by Microsoft Word or WordPerfect

Dr. Will Post – biology of seaside sparrows -- Micosoft Word or WordPerfect 5.X

Tylan Dean – telemetry and movement of CSSS -- Micosoft Word or WordPerfect 5.X