Hilary_Chapman at fws.gov wrote:
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> Dear Shorebird Enthusiasts,
>
> Hoorah! We have been working on a partner project with the U.S. Geological
> Survey to do an on-line tracking project. This year we will feature 2
> tracking projects.
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> 1). Western Sandpipers and Dowitchers (long and short-billed) along the
> Pacific Flyway
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> Participants will be able to go on-line to check and download the data that
> has been reported by scientists tracking the birds by radio telemetry
> equipement. There will be a map kept up to date showing the movements of
> the birds. **Participants will also be able to participate in the study by
> making counts of western sandpipers and dowitchers. To learn more about
> the study and how to participate go to http://sssp.fws.gov and click on
> 2002 Spring Tracking Projects.
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> 2). Buff-Breasted Sandpiper Tracking along the Central Flyway
>
> Join researcher Dr. Rick Lanctot in his quest to gather data about the
> migration movements and habitat use of this rare shorebird. Participants
> are asked to help locate birds and report their locations on-line. To
> learn more about the study and how to participate go to http://sssp.fws.gov
> and click on 2002 Spring Tracking Projects.
>
> This is the first time we are trying on-line data entry so please let us
> know what you think. Also, please be patient as we work out the bugs.
> Thanks and enjoy!!
>
> Hilary Chapman
> Shorebird Sister Schools Program Coordinator
> sssp at fws.gov
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