Description
The National Park Service intends to award a task agreement to the University of Delaware to analyze 14 years of landbird data and conduct avian monitoring during the 2019 breeding season. The project aims to provide long-term population status and trend information for breeding landbirds in low-elevation riparian, pinyon-juniper, and sage shrubland. The recipient will be responsible for carrying out the statement of work, coordinating with NCPN staff, and conducting analyses on existing data. The NPS will provide federal oversight, technical assistance, and field logistics support.
• Analyze 14 years of landbird data
• Conduct the 2019 bird monitoring season
• Determine factors that affect species diversity, community structure, and turnover
• Make recommendations on network efficiencies and ways to continue bird monitoring at a reduced cost
• Provide long-term population status and trend information for breeding landbirds