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Meet albatross biologist Marc Romano
Marc Romano is a Wildlife Biologist for the Pacific Region Migratory Bird Program of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Here he describes what a "typical" day looks like for him during albatross field season. He also explains the adult survival and breeding studies he and his team are conducting to understand more about albatrosses. The results will hopefully help to understand what is necessary to maintain and increase the black-footed and laysan albatross populations by working with partners to quantify and address potential threats to these magnificent species. Globally the black-footed albatross is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Laysan albatross is listed as vulnerable.
Photo: Albatross chick newly hatched on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. photo by: Marc Romano
Music: Gathering Waters by Sean Killen from Songs of the System 2003
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The albatross, is a bird of legend and extremes. This group of birds
boasts the species with the longest wingspan at over 11 feet and
is one of the greatest long distance wanderers in the world. A breeding
albatross can fly more than 10,000 miles to deliver a single meal
to its chick and a fledgling wandering albatross will fly over 110,000
miles in its first year alone. Learn
more about what the Pacific
Region is doing to monitor albatross.
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juvenile blackfooted albatross bonding by practicing courtship
dances on Sand Island, Midway Atoll NWR Elizabeth Patte, Volunteer.
0:30 18.5 MB
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juvenile laysan albatross bonding practicing courtship dances on
Sand Island, Midway Atoll NWR Elizabeth Patte, Volunteer. 0:30
18.7 MB
Fall
2008 -- Sheldon
National Wildlife Refuge horse gather. Paul
Steblein, the refuge manager, describes gather operations to several
horse advocate observers. Feral horse and burro population control
is critical at Sheldon to enable the National Wildlife Refuge to
meet its mission of providing for the conservation of pronghorn antelope
and other native plants and animals. Increased horse and burro populations
have caused habitat degradation and pose a risk to human safety.
11min.
photo credit - Amy Gaskill; song credit: Gathering
Waters, Apple Garageband
Wenatchee River Salmon Festival Chalk Art: Sidewalk
chalk art is a truly unique and fun form of art. This popular activity
has been a part of the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival for more than
10 years. Artists venture out in the early morning to change ordinary
gray sidewalk squares into impressive works of art. Four hours of
intense creativity on hands and knees lead to colorful images that
delight festival attendees throughout the weekend. Each square, usually
numbering around 25, is sponsored by a local business and assigned
an artist. The money raised from sponsors goes into the festival’s
student scholarship fund, which is given each year to a high school
senior entering college to study in a natural resources field. Video
by Tim Jewett view
the video 2:42 - 12.7 MB
Native American Dancers, Aleut Tribe: Sngagim Axasniikangin
(Dream Dancers) are 21 members from Bellingham, Washington, of the
Unangax (Aleut) tribe from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. Unangax
have lived on the Aleutian Islands for more than 7,000 years. When
the first Russians arrived, they brought Russian Orthodox Priests who
carefully and respectfully documented the tribes' language, traditions
and regalia. The outfits worn by the dancers were carefully researched
and are accurate depictions of Unangax living hundreds of years ago.
The dance group is dedicated to honoring their ancestors traditions
and beliefs. They sing in their own language and handmake their regalia,
relying on more than two decades of research to assure their performances
are authentic and true to the Aleut history. Video by Tim Jewett view
the video 3:20 - 16.4 MB
September 16, 2008 - A History of southeastern Oregon and Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge archeologist, Carla Burnside, shares the prehistory and history of southeastern Oregon where Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is located. 22min. photo credit - Roberta Guarino
song credit: Soaring by Liz Dawson for FWS Centennial CD entitled Songs of the System
September 16, 2008 - Focus on Malheur NWR Centennial Celebration
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge archeologist, Carla Burnside, shares the exciting plans the refuge staff has in store to celebrate the refuge's Centennial anniversary. On September 20, 2008 Malheur NWR celebrated their 100 anniversary. This amazing refuge is located in southeastern Oregon. http://www.fws.gov/malheur. 5 min photo credit - Roberta Guarino song credit: Time Capsule by Greg Thompson for FWS Centennial CD entitled Songs of the System
August 21, 2008 - Walk a Mile In My Boots - Roaring Springs Ranch, Frenchglen, Oregon
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Assistance Director of Endangered Species, Bryan Arroyo and Frenchglen, Oregon's Roaring Springs Ranch manager Stacy Davies recently participated in the job exchange program “Walk a Mile in My Boots.” This highly-successful program was established in 2003 as a partnership agreement between the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Cattlemen’s and Beef Association and the National Cattlemen's Foundation. This podcast is based on their interviews while working on the ranch the week of July 22. 10 min
photo credit - Roberta Guarino
May 16, 2008 - Media teleconference - Final
Recovery Plan for the Northern Spotted Owl
Questions and answers on the Final Recovery Plan for the Northern Spotted Owl . Listen in as the Pacific Region Regional Director and species experts discuss the plan and answer questions from the media. Recorded teleconference held May 16, 2008 (audio only) 40 min
photo credit - Shane Jeffries
Around the Service and Government
The WildeBeat
WildeBeat, a nonprofit organization partnering with the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center and the University of Montana's Wilderness Institute, publishes wilderness-related audio documentary and interview segments distributed by the Internet and community radio stations. This cooperative venture is intended to foster support for the National Wilderness Preservation System and other congressionally designated areas among the American public by increasing awareness and knowledge of our shared wilderness heritage and legacy and understanding of wilderness stewardship issues.
From the Pollinators Website (http://www.fws.gov/pollinators/)
Day 4: Backyard Habitat
Joshua Winchell, public affairs specialist, continues our discussion of pollinator gardening with suggestions for things you can do to improve backyard habitat for pollinators.
Podcast Transcript
Day 3: Pollinator Gardens
Anita Noguera, national outreach coordinator, talks about lawns and an ecologically beneficial alternative, pollinator gardens. Podcast Transcript
Day 2: Endangered Butterflies and Plants
Dave Harrelson, a biologist with the Endangered Species Program, shares information about our nation’s endangered butterflies and plants.
Podcast Transcript
Day 1: Native Bees
Valerie Fellows, wildlife biologist and public affairs specialist, shares some insights into a unique, natural pollinator resource. Podcast Transcript
