Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a single source financial assistance award to East Carolina University Associate Professor, Dr. Susan McRae, for a project focusing on two Species at Risk, including McGillivary Seaside Sparrow and Black Rails, on 21 coastal National Wildlife Refuges between North Carolina and Florida. The project involves a continuation of research on nest success, habitat preferences, and effects of management actions on king rails and other secretive marsh birds.
• The project is a continuation of previous research conducted by Dr. McRae and her students.
• The project will be conducted on 21 National Wildlife Refuges in the Southeast Region.
• Dr. McRae is uniquely qualified to perform this activity due to her experience and expertise.
• The project will include volunteer support capacity and technical expertise provided by Dr. McRae.