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Reducing bird-strike risk at Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) through research on breeding upland sandpiper habitat.
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2013-06-01
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Abstract:This report summarizes the results of a study to identify the habitat use and behavior of the upland sandpiper,
a state-endangered bird species, at Portsmouth International Airport (PSM), which is near the Great Bay National
Wildlife Refuge (GBNWR).
The study determined that PSM provides the nesting habitat for10 to 15 pairs of upland sandpipers. Despite
several surveys at other suitable grassland habitats, including sites within GBNWR, biologists have not recorded
any breeding activity outside of PSM.
The study identified wildlife hazards and attractants on the airfield and made recommendations to minimize
said hazards thereby protecting the state-endangered bird species. The management plan at PSM was modified
to fit USDA Wildlife Services guidelines and provide a mowing regime to minimize the risk to the upland
sandpiper. Recommended best management practices include: modifications to the mower’s flushing bar, the
cutting height and time of year for cutting, improve and create additional habitat areas at GBNWR, and continued
monitoring of impact on the upland sandpiper at PSM.
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