Study of the potential impacts of highway construction on selected birds with emphasis on the golden-cheeked warbler : final report 2008-2011.

Robinson, Dianne H.; Mathewson, Heather A.; Morrison, Michael L.; Texas A & M University. Institute of Renewable Natural Resources

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Study of the potential impacts of highway construction on selected birds with emphasis on the golden-cheeked warbler : final report 2008-2011.

2012-07-01
By Robinson, Dianne H. ; Mathewson, Heather A. ; Morrison, Michael L.

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Robinson, Dianne H. ; Mathewson, Heather A. ; Morrison, Michael L.

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Texas A & M University. Institute of Renewable Natural Resources
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Texas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office ; United States. Federal Highway Administration

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Birds Environmental Impact Environmental Impact Analysis Environmental Impacts Golden-Cheeked Warblers Highway Construction Noise Noise Noise Control Noise Sources Road Construction Traffic Noise
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/TX-12/0-6263-1
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Texas
Edition:

Technical report; Sept. 2008¿Aug. 2012.
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Texas A & M University. Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries Science
Abstract:

This report summarizes the 2008–2011 field seasons for the Highway 71 impact assessment of

highway construction noise and activity on golden-cheeked warblers (Setophaga chrysoparia). Researchers

examined if construction activity and noise altered the reproductive success and behavior of birds, with an

emphasis on the golden-cheeked warbler.

Researchers found that ambient noise levels were significantly higher in 2011 than 2010 across study

sites, and decreased significantly as distance from ROW increased. Ambient noise levels were louder 512 m

from the ROW in the construction site when compared to levels at 256 m and 512 m in the pre-construction

site. Pairing success was significantly lower in the control site in 2010 than any other site and year

combinations. Fledging success was significantly lower in 2009 than in other years, across all study sites.

There was no indication that birds directly reacted to construction noise or that they altered their

singing or nesting behavior. Researchers found no effect from study site, distance from the ROW, or year on

w arbler reactions to construction noise playbacks.
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Project 0-6263
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US Transportation Collection
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