Following is a list of scientific presentations and publications that have resulted from research conducted at BBBO.

Publications:

Braddock Bay Bird Observatory Migration Monitoring Protocol

Muheim, R., J. B. Phillips, and M. E. Deutschlander. In press. White-throated sparrows calibrate their magnetic compass by polarized light cues during both autumn and spring migration. Journal of Experimental Biology.

Deutschlander, M. E. and R. Muheim. 2009. Fuel reserves affect migratory orientation of thrushes and sparrows both before and after crossing an ecological barrier near their breeding grounds. Journal of Avian Biology 40: 85-89.

Bonter, D. N., E. W. Brooks, and T. M. Donovan. 2008. What are we missing with only ground-level mist nets? Using elevated nets at a migration stopover site. Journal of Field Ornithology 79: 314-320.

Bonter, D. N., T. M. Donovan, and E. W. Brooks. 2007. Daily mass changes in landbirds during migration stopover on the south shore of Lake Ontario. Auk 124:122-133.

Morris, S.R. et al. 2006. Utility of open population models: Limitations imposed by parameter estimability in the study of migratory stopover. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 118:513-526.

Smith, S. B. and C. J. Norment. 2005. Nocturnal activity and energetic condition of spring landbird migrants at B:raddock Bay, Lake Ontario. Journal of Field Ornithology 76 :303-310.

Smith, S. 2001. Nocturnal activity levels and stopover behavior of spring neotropical migrants along the southern Lake Ontario shoreline. Unpublished Masters Thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport.

Jones, G.A. and C.J. Norment. 1998. Absence of breeding readiness in neotropical, and long-distance migrant landbirds during spring stopover. Condor 100: 373-376.

Brooks, E. 1997. Capture times of passerines on the south shore of Lake Ontario during spring migration. North American Bird Bander 22(1):1-5.

Jones, G.A. 1997. Stopover of neotropical and temperate landbird migrants on the south shore of Lake Ontario during Spring Migration. Unpublished Masters Thesis, State University of New York College at Brockport.

Brooks, E. 1991. Fall movement of Black-capped Chickadees analyzed through banding re-encounters. North American Bird Bander 16(1):1-8.

Brooks, E. 1991. Movement of the Black-capped Chickadee in New York State analyzed through banding re-encounters. The Kingbird 4l(3):137-144.

Brooks, E. 1989. Movement of Black-capped Chickadees from winter area toward breeding grounds analyzed through banding re-encounters. North American Bird Bander 14(4): 112-114.

Brooks, E. 1987. A summary of Black-capped Chickadee recoveries during spring migration. North American Bird Bander 12(1): 19-20.

Conference Oral Presentations:

Vitz, A. and D. Bonter. 2009. Evaluating population trends using banding data. American Ornithologists' Union. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Deutschlander, M. E., R. Muheim and J.B. Phillips. 2008.White-throated sparrows use polarization cues on the horizon to calibrate their magnetic compass at sunrise and sunset. Annual Meeting of the New York State Ornithological Association. Rochester, New York.

Deutschlander, M. E. and R. Muheim. 2008. Fuel reserves affect migratory orientation of thrushes and sparrows both before and after crossing an ecological barrier near their breeding grounds. Annual Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists. Mobile, Alabama.

Deutschlander, M. E. 2007. Orientation and Navigation Mechanisms in Migratory Birds: Research at the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory. Annual Meeting of the New York State Ornithological Association. Batavia. New York.

Deutschlander, M. E. 2006. Stored fat influences migratory orientation of thrushes both before and after a geophysical barrier. IV North American Ornithological Conference. Vera Cruz, Mexico.

Deutschlander, M. E. 2006. Monitoring the migration of songbirds at the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory. IX Northeast Natural History Conference. Albany, NY.

Deutschlander, M. E. 2005. Behavioral studies reveal information about navigation mechanisms in migratory birds. Eastern Bird Banding Association. Rochester, NY.

Brooks, E. 2002. North American Banding Council Bander Certification Session, Niagara Falls, NY. "A Unique Early Warning System for Fallout." 

Bonter, D. 2001. American Ornithologists’ Union, Seattle, Washington. “Competition and Temporal Variability Influence Migration Stopover Site Quality.”

Bonter, D. 2001. Vermont Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Annual Meeting, Burlington, Vermont. “Landbird Ecology During Migration.”

Bonter, D. 2000. American Ornithologists’ Union, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. “Migration Stopover Concentration Areas in the Northeastern United States: Remote Sensing with WSR-88D (NEXRAD) Radar.”

Bonter, D. 2000. Partners in Flight, Northeast Working Group, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Pennsylvania. “Using NEXRAD to identify migration stopover concentration areas in the northeastern United States.”

Bonter, D. 2000. Great Lakes Research Consortium Conference, Syracuse, New York. “Nearshore habitat priorities for migratory passerines.”

Bonter, D. 2000. Eastern Bird Banding Association, Rochester, New York. “Migration monitoring at Braddock Bay: The 1990s and beyond.”

Bonter, D. 1999. Great Lakes Research Consortium Conference, Syracuse, New York. “Assigning conservation priorities to coastal habitats used by migrating songbirds.”

Brooks, E. 1998. Federation of New York State Bird Clubs, Annual Meeting. “Capture times of passerines on the south shore of Lake Ontario during spring migration."

Conference Poster Presentations:

Potential remaining Flight ranges of migrants at a Great Lakes stopover site: How much fat is excess fat? L. Hopke, C.K. Poon, E.S. Runnells, and M.E. Deutschlander. Annual Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists. April 2009. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Do sex and age explain variation in the fat stores of spring migrating warblers at a Great Lakes stopover site? B. Bashaw, R. Jones, and M.E. Deutschlander. Annual Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists. April 2009. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Do arrival date and distance of migration influence fat stores in spring migrating warblers? M. Steiner, R. Riggi, and M. E. Deutschlander. Annual Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists. April 2009. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Do meteorological variables explain yearly variation of fat stores of spring migrants at a Great Lakes stopover site? M. Virgilio, Q. Schara, E.S. Runnells, and M. E. Deutschlander. Annual Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists. April 2009. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Avian Species as Indicators of Riparian Function in Chiapas, Mexico. J.M. Waud, O. Gordillo, D. Mathiason, and M.E. Deutschlander. Annual Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists. April 2008. Mobile, Alabama.

Fat stores and energetic condition of Catharus thrushes during spring and autumn migration at a Great Lakes stopover site. E.S. Runnells, D. Bonter, and M.E. Deutschlander. Annual Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists. April 2008. Mobile, Alabama.

White-throated sparrows use polarization cues on the horizon to calibrate their magnetic compass at sunrise and sunset. M.E. Deutschlander, R. Muheim, and J.B. Phillips. Annual Joint Meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society and the Association of Field Ornithologists. April 2008. Mobile, Alabama.

Immunological Health and Body Condition in Migrant Birds. Laura Janik and Kristi Hannam. Rochester Academy of Sciences, Rochester, NY, November 2006.

Fat stores and orientation of migratory thrushes along southern Lake Ontario. M.E. Deutschlander. IX Northeast Natural History Conference. April 2006. Albany, NY.

Invited Presentations:

The physiological ecology of avian magnetoreception. Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester, NY. Adventures in Ornithology Seminar. May 2009. M. E. Deutschlander.

Magnetoreception and navigation: the tale of two receptors. Neuroethology Course.
University of Rochester. Rochester. NY. February 2009. M. E. Deutschlander.

Orientation cues in migratory birds. Rochester Birding Association. Rochester, NY. Monthly Meeting Presentation. December 2008. M. E. Deutschlander.

Orientation and Navigation during Migration: Lessons from Songbirds. Braddock Bay Raptor Research. Bird of Prey Days. April 2008. M. E. Deutschlander.

The physiological ecology of avian magnetoreception. Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester, NY. Adventures in Ornithology Seminar. May 2008. M. E. Deutschlander.

Orientation and navigation in migratory birds. Beaver Meadow Audubon Center. North Java, NY. Nature Series. Sept 2007. M. E. Deutschlander.