Using an integrated recording and sound analysis system to search for Kirtland's Warbler (Setophaga kirtlandii) in Ontario

Authors

  • Stephen B. Holmes Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, 1219 Queen St. E., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2E5
  • Ken Tuininga Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, 4905 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4
  • Kenneth A. McIlwrick Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, 1219 Queen St. E., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2E5
  • Margaret Carruthers Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Sault Ste. Marie District, 64 Church St., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 3H3
  • Eric Cobb Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, North Bay District, 3301 Trout Lake Road, North Bay, Ontario P1A 4L7

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v129i2.1688

Keywords:

Kirtland's Warbler, Setophaga kirtlandii, automated recording devices, sound analysis software, breeding range, northern Ontario, Algoma District

Abstract

We used automated sound recording devices and analysis software to search for Kirtland’s Warbler (Setophaga kirtlandii) in northeastern Ontario. In 2012, we conducted surveys at 38 locations in three Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources administrative districts: Chapleau, Sault Ste. Marie, and Sudbury. We detected a Kirtland's Warbler at one location in Sault Ste. Marie District on a single date: June 6. We believe that the recording and analysis approach we used is an effective method for detecting Kirtland's Warbler, or other rare bird species, across extensive areas of their potential range.

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Published

2015-07-20

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