For more than a decade, our team has focused on studying male Scolopax minor (American Woodcock) in Rhode Island. During this time, we recognized a significant gap in knowledge about female S. minor, particularly regarding nest site selection and brood survival, due to a lack of data from this region.
How to describe something we cannot see? This challenge defines nocturnal bird migration research. Every spring and fall, millions of birds fly through the night, journeying between wintering and breeding grounds.
It’s strange to think that a paper about Strix varia (Barred Owl) in Louisiana would begin in Jamaica more than 15 years ago. But that’s where this story starts.
“I joined AOS to connect with a diverse community of scientists dedicated to bird conservation. AOS provides opportunities to engage with like-minded researchers, stay informed about advances in ornithology, and share my passion for waterbird research.”
