Recent studies have shown that, in response to global climate change, diverse avian taxa are now nesting measurably earlier (< 10 days) both the United States and Britain. Similarly, several on European birds demonstrated that a variety of species (although not all) arriving increasingly early. However, surprisingly, widespread changes North American migrant phenology been demonstrated. It is hypothesized short‐distance migrants (birds winter southern States) may be quicker adapt change...

IntroductionIn many cities across the United States (USA),from Boston to Los Angeles and Seattle Miami,free-flying parrots parakeets can now be seen.Likewise, feral are present in Eng-land Greater London area, on Isle ofThanet Kent, select along southcoast. In some areas, these have beenpresent for decades, whereas others, haveonly been a few years. This paper sum-marizes historical changes number com-position of psittacine birds USA UnitedKingdom (UK).Native parrot speciesThe was formerly...

Climate change is implicated in the alteration of ranges species worldwide. Such shifts distributions may introduce parasites/pathogens, hosts, and vectors associated with disease to new areas. The parasite Angiostrongylus ( = Parastrongylus) cantonensis an invasive that causes eosinophilic meningitis humans neurological abnormalities domestic/wild animals. Although native southeastern Asia, A. has now been reported from more than 30 countries Given health risks, it important describe areas...

ABSTRACT Freshwater fishes are among the most threatened taxa in world. A major challenge for conservation and management of is scarce information regarding life history, habitat requirements, drivers declines. Species distribution models (SDMs) that leverage existing occurrence records geospatial data have aided addressing these challenges. We used SDMs to better understand large‐scale distributional patterns Bluntface Shiner ( Cyprinella camura ; BFS), a minnow facing declines across its...

Aprilis HMD-050-G-C-400 photopolymerizable holographic recording material for card and disk media, based upon cationic ring-opening polymerization (CROP), has been further optimized in an increased film thickness of 400 µm. A storage density, S_2D, 150 bits/μm² digital data recorded holographically as pages a dynamic range at least M/# = 22 have achieved, which are substantially greater than previously reported while concurrently the inherent low shrinkage, high image...

Climate change predictions for the Great Plains region of North America include increased temperatures and changes to annual precipitation patterns. We used ecological niche modeling (Maxent) assess how three climate scenarios published by Intergovernmental Panel on Change might affect distribution threatened lace hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) 2050s 2080s. Under all investigated, total land area suitable habitat species relative current predicted as highly model. However,...

Abstract Chelonians are expected to be negatively impacted by climate change due limited vagility and temperature‐dependent sex determination. However, few studies have examined how freshwater turtle distributions may shift under different scenarios. We used a maximum entropy approach model the distribution of five widespread North American Kinosternon species ( K. baurii , flavescens hirtipes sonoriense subrubrum ) four found that areas with suitable climatic conditions for decline...

Capsule The reproductive rate of Rose-ringed Parakeets in the UK was higher 2001-2003 than previously estimated.Aim To measure and factors affecting this England during a period rapid expansion population potential invasive species.Methods During 2001–2003, 108 nests were located monitored southwest London, southeast London Isle Thanet. Nest survival using Mayfield method, fledging success characteristics nest surrounding vegetation measured.Results mean date first egg 26 March ± 1.3 days...

Social media has become a critical source of information for the public, government authorities, and other stakeholders both during after large-scale emergencies. However, sheer volume data low signal-to-noise ratio, with respect to information, limit effectiveness efficiency using social as an intelligence resource. In this paper, we describe Australian Crisis Tracker (ACT), tool designed facilitate understanding available in channels people agencies responding natural disasters. ACT...

Abstract Palms (Arecaceae) are a relatively speciose family and provide materials for food, construction, handicraft, especially in the tropics. They frequently used as paleo‐indicators megathermal climates, therefore, it is logical to predict that palms will benefit from predicted warmer temperatures under anthropogenic climate change. We created species distribution models explore projected ranges of five widespread southeastern North American palm ( Rhapidophyllum hystrix , Sabal etonia...

Yellow Rails (Coturnicops noveboracensis) were recently discovered to migrate through southeastern Oklahoma in small numbers during fall with a few records into December and single record January. We made seven trips (3 Nov 2008 1/month from Dec Mar 2009) Red Slough Wildlife Management Area McCurtain County (Oklahoma) catch band Rails. Twenty-five banded birds observed each month. encountered areas dominated by Sporobolus spp. averaging 44 cm height 4 or less of standing water. appear...

Rails are a highly secretive group of marshland obligate species that difficult to consistently survey and detect. Current efforts utilize either call–playback or autonomous recording devices, but the low detection probabilities for rails create challenges long-term systematic monitoring. Between 8 April 16 May 2022, we flew small aerial drone equipped with thermal camera six rail (Black Rail ( Laterallus jamaicensis), Yellow Coturnicops noveboracensis), Sora Porzana carolina), Virginia...

The federally Threatened Eastern Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis jamaicensis) is difficult to detect and may not be well monitored by existing survey methods. goals of this project were explore occupancy detectability Rails along the Texas Gulf Coast determine best months time day conduct surveys. We conducted surveys at 90 points in San Bernard NWR Brazoria from 5 March through 31 May 2014. visited each point six times—twice dawn, dusk, night used playback elicit vocalizations. measured...

Numbers, densities, and sex ratios of Yellow Rails (Coturnicops noveboracensis) wintering at Red Slough Wildlife Management Area in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA, were approximated compared to estimates from birds coastal Texas, USA. Deuterium (δD) sulfur (δ34S) values rectrices Oklahoma Texas also examined determine where the bred. October 2009 through April 2010 banded. Fifty-six captured, population was estimated consist 90.3 ± 25.5 birds, or 5.3 1.5 rails * ha-1, which is similar...

Although Rose‐ringed Parakeets Psittacula krameri over three years old can easily be sexed due to the males’ rose‐coloured neck‐rings and black bibs, sexually immature males females are considered impossible separate in hand. The biometrics of overlap but tend slightly larger than all measurements. We derived a discriminant function two sexes using wing length, bill length number fully yellow underwing coverts. Biometrics were recorded for 235 individuals captured between February 2001 May...

Yellow rails (Coturnicops noveboracensis) winter along the U.S. coast, from North Carolina to Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Although this rail is listed as a species of special concern in most provinces states where it breeds, little known about ecology or population sizes secretive species. The goals our study were approximate numbers determine age sex ratios yellow wintering selected marshes at San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (San NWR) Brazoria Matagorda counties, Texas. banded...

The dwarf palmetto, Sabal minor, reaches the northwestern limit of its geographic range in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, where it is critically imperiled. We determined that S. minor was more widespread than previously reported; 28 new localities were identified. Populations associated positively with average annual minimum temperatures (i.e., plants warmest parts county), negatively elevation, and species primarily occurred on silty clay soils. Although common a few areas near Red Slough...

Water temperature controls a plethora of morphological and metabolic functions in fishes studies examining thermal tolerance the responses to changing water temperatures have been conducted for over century. Although there has renewed interest management conservation alligator gar, currently are no data regarding minima species. In this study, we obtained gar juveniles from hatchery setting, acclimated these fish three separate (21, 24.5, 28°C) then subjected them critical trials quantify...

Habitat fragmentation is particularly severe in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) of Texas, where greater than 90% native wetland habitat has been replaced by agriculture and urban development. The Brownsville Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas insperata), a rare subspecies restricted to this area, good model for studying effects extensive on avian genetics ecology. In study, three hypotheses addressing were tested: (1) density Yellowthroats greatest along rather away from river; (2)...

Over the years, number of consumers seeking personal financial advisory services has grown globally. However, recent studies indicate a worrying decline in consumers' trust and confidence advisers institutions, as well low regulatory compliance rates. Inspiring consumer through increased vigilance advice is not possible using current auditing practices reviews are manual, time-consuming complex. In this paper, we describe generalised framework which leverages machine learning approaches to...

A small population of dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor; Arecaceae) was described in 2011 from Beavers Bend State Park, Oklahoma, approximately 40 km farther north than the species had previously been known to occur along Red River. The goal this study determine whether population's size changing. 2.75 ha site Lower Mountain Fork River Park visited 2011, 2013, and 2015, all S. minor encountered were marked with a GPS submeter accuracy. stage each recorded as either seedling, split leaves, or...