Reducing bird-strike risk at Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) through research on breeding upland sandpiper habitat.

Kanter, John; Mikula, Toni; DeLuca, Diane; Holman, Heidi

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Reducing bird-strike risk at Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) through research on breeding upland sandpiper habitat.

2013-06-01
By Kanter, John ; Mikula, Toni ; DeLuca, Diane

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Creators:

Kanter, John ; Mikula, Toni ; DeLuca, Diane ; Holman, Heidi
Corporate Creators:

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Highway Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-NH-RD-14282U
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

New Hampshire
Corporate Publisher:

New Hampshire. Dept. of Transportation
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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PDF
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14282U, A000(852)
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29152/dot_29152_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 6.79 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:083773a4ca053b3072c31bf05dbcf1f781cabb14416498e50904f7dbe8f937ca

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English

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