Population Trends and Management of Nesting Shorebirds and Black Skimmers at Large Shore/Seabird Colonies in the Eastern Panhandle
The coastlines of the Eastern Panhandle provide a hotspot for shorebirds and seabirds. The quiet beaches, exposed mudflats and expansive marshes offer critical habitat for these important species. Join Audubon shorebird biologist Alie MacVicar to learn more about population numbers and productivity trends over time for our state threatened coastal bird species. We will also delve into management successes, challenges and plans for future conservation efforts in the Eastern Panhandle.
Alie MacVicar currently works as the Carrabelle shorebird biologist with Audubon Florida. She has been in this position for two and a half years but is very familiar with the coastal habitats of the Eastern Panhandle, being born and raised in Tallahassee. In her current role she spends most days out in the field surveying our local shore and seabirds. Prior to her role with Audubon Alie gained diverse field experience all over the world including conducting shorebird and seabird surveys on a remote Pacific atoll, researching whales and dolphins, and working on coral husbandry and restoration.
Black Skimmers, by Britt Brown
