Insights from Project FeederWatch: Changes in the abundance and occurrence of birds in New Hampshire over the past 24 years

Author

Lee A. Sutcliffe, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow

Date of Award

Spring 2014

Project Type

Senior Honors Thesis

College or School

COLSA

Department

Natural Resources and the Environment

Program or Major

Environmental Conservation Studies

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

First Advisor

Rebecca Rowe

Abstract

Changes in the climate and land use over time can lead to changes in the composition of wildlife communities. Using data from Project FeederWatch, we examine trends in the abundance and occurrence of birds documented in the winters from 1988 to 2012 in New Hampshire. Changes in abundance and occurrence are summarized for individual bird species as well as across species based on life history traits. In addition, we examined trends for the state as a whole as well as in subregions. We discuss these changes with regards to the variations of climate and land use that are occurring throughout New Hampshire.

Recommended Citation

Sutcliffe, Lee A., "Insights from Project FeederWatch: Changes in the abundance and occurrence of birds in New Hampshire over the past 24 years" (2014). Honors Theses and Capstones. 199.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/199