Posting on behalf of researchers studying breeding Ring-billed Gulls on the Niagara with thanks to Thomas O'Donnell of the Buffalo Ornithological Society who brought this to my attention.
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Fw: Update on Color-marked gulls, Niagara River Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 22:34:12 -0400 From: Thomas O'Donnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mark Cranford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I received the message below from Karen Terbush of State Parks regarding the research and management project being done with Ring-billed Gulls nesting near the Cave of the Winds Attraction on Goat Island. If you happen to see any of the marked gulls, please contact Ray or Karen. Thomas M. O'Donnell, President Buffalo Ornithological Society Niagara Falls, New York [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----- Original Message ----- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 31, 2006 11:20 AM *Subject:* Update on Color-marked gulls Tom - I wanted to let you know so that you can share with BOS members that we will be making another attempt at color-marking gulls tomorrow - June 1 at the Cave of the Winds gull colony. Below is a brief explanation of what we are doing. You are welcome to use some or all of it to notify members and ask them to report back to us. Thank you for your continued assistance with this project. Subject – Color Marked Ring-billed Gulls As part of a gull research and management project at Niagara Falls State Park, State Parks staff are color marking Ring-billed Gulls. Eggs are marked with a red biodegradable dye. When the gulls incubate the eggs, the dye is transferred to their feathers, bills or feet. Due to direct and indirect contact with the dye, gulls may be marked on the breast, belly, wings, head, bill or feet. Marked birds will appear pink in those areas that have been dyed. Some birds are clearly marked and easy to observe. Others are more subtly marked. Part of our research and management project is determining the movement of gulls beyond the breeding colony. If you see any pink marked gulls please contact Ray Perry at [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or Karen Terbush at [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call (518) 474-0409. Thank you. Ray Perry NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Environmental Management Bureau Bird Conservation Area Program (518) 474-0409 /Karen B. Terbush/ /Environmental Analyst 2/ /NYS Office of Parks,Recreation/ /and Historic Preservation/ /Environmental Management Bureau/ /Agency Bldg. 1, Empire State Plaza/ /Albany, NY 12238/ /(518) 474-0409/ /Fax 474-7013/ -- Mark Cranford ONTBIRDS Coordinator Mississauga, Ont. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 905 279 9576
