An Investigation of Whimbrel Stopover and Migration Ecology on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Abstract
1) To determine spatial use and activity budgets of whimbrels during spring and fall migration including foraging rates, the influence of tide cycle on activities, the location of roosting sites, and opportunistic resighting of any previously tagged whimbrels in Virginia. 2) Conduct ongoing “Whimbrel Watch” program at Box Tree Creek, Virginia.
This paper has been withdrawn.