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Braddock Bay Bird Observatory is
dedicated to contributing to the protection of migratory birds
and the habitats upon
which they depend. Thanks to the generosity of Bill and June
Kaiser, our primary research site (the Kaiser-Manitou Beach
banding station) will remain a natural area. BBBO works closely with the
Genesee
Land Trust to protect the area and ensure that the study
site is managed for the benefit of migratory songbirds. The
Kaiser-Manitou Beach station is
located in near-shore habitats on the south shore of Lake
Ontario. As the lake functions as a barrier to migration, large concentrations of birds can often be found stopping in
near-shore habitats between migratory flights. In a landscape dominated by agricultural
and suburban land uses, BBBO, The Genesee Land Trust, and the
New York Department of Environmental conservation have maintained an
oasis for migratory songbirds near Braddock Bay.
BBBO's research
program contributes to conservation by helping the scientific community better understand
the requirements of birds during migration, and the challenges
bird face during breaks between migratory flights.
The Observatory's educational programs seek to instill a conservation ethic in
those we teach about the wonders of bird
migration.
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