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Loons and People: Guidelines for “Nesting” Together on Adirondack Lakes
The publication, Loons and People: Guidelines for “Nesting” Together on Adirondack Lakes, is a valuable educational and management resource to help protect Common Loons and enhance their breeding habitat in Northern New York and throughout their summer range.
Lakeshore development and boating recreational activities have increased substantially on lakes in the Northeast and in New York’s Adirondack Park over recent decades, leading to a higher frequency of disturbance of breeding loons by humans. These guidelines provide an informed basis for sustainable development and human stewardship of lakeshores, while strengthening the coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to the conservation of this iconic species. The publication also enhances understanding of the nesting habitat requirements and territorial breeding behavior of Common Loons, to aid people in minimizing disturbance of these unique birds.
Loons and People: Guidelines for “Nesting” Together on Adirondack Lakes was developed by Amanda Marino, an intern with the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Adirondack Program in partnership with Biodiversity Research Institute’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. Ms. Marino, a graduate of Virginia Tech, collaborated with many partners on this project, including the Adirondack Park Agency. Ms. Marino’s work was supported through a grant from Wild Gift, whose mission is to provide exceptional leaders a compelling experience in deep wilderness, and the support to launch a self-designed project that promotes the stewardship of wild nature and development of sustainable communities.
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Loons and People: Guidelines for “Nesting” Together on Adirondack Lakes
