Insight into the Waterbirds of Lake Windermere
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The main purpose of this paper is to provide information for what is currently known about the waterbird species that utilize Lake Windermere habitat. This report will provide the findings of a single-day bird count conducted on the northern half of Lake Windermere in September 2018. Lake Windermere bird data retrieved from an online database (eBird) was reviewed and indicates that 165 bird species have been detected at Lake Windermere, 17 of these species are considered to be at-risk. A review of historic and more recent bird data indicates that Lake Windermere contains important bird habitat. The south end of the lake consistently has large concentrations of staging waterfowl during migration, and has the highest single day bird counts resulting from a regional coordinated bird count (i.e. Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey). When compared across 105 survey stations in the Columbia Wetlands, the south end of Lake Windermere appears to contain the most important staging area within the continuous wetlands ecosystem for at-risk grebe species, as well as for other bird species such as American coot. Creek mouths found at Lake Windermere are also important habitat for birds, especially for migrating shorebirds. Information on why birds are important will be presented here, as well as a brief overview on the decline of more than one-third of the world’s bird populations. Several suggestions for future action will be provided that may help to ensure that Lake Windermere continues to provide important habitat to birds. These include: a) conducting additional fall bird surveys on the lake, b) completing spring breeding bird surveys in order to assess the utilization of the lake area during a critical life history stage and to identify and conserve key breeding sites, c) minimizing boat traffic in and near nesting, staging, feeding areas during specific times of year, d) public education regarding the importance of Lake Windermere to birds including at-risk species, and e) marking the wildlife management area located at the south end of Lake Windermere with educational buoys alerting all recreational users of this boundary (i.e. current legal restrictions make this area off-limits to motorized water craft). Currently, there are fewer significant wetland areas in the world remaining as habitat for birds. These remaining key areas deserve conservation attention and recognition.
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| Resource citation | Darvill. (2019). Insight into the Waterbirds of Lake Windermere. Prepared for Lake Windermere Ambassadors. Columbia Basin Water Hub [Resource]. Parson. https://doi.org/10.48511/KBGB-DJ25 |
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| Citation (Required) | Darvill. (2019). Insight into the Waterbirds of Lake Windermere. Prepared for Lake Windermere Ambassadors. Columbia Basin Water Hub [Resource]. Parson. https://doi.org/10.48511/KBGB-DJ25 |
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