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Education Programs / Projects / Centers

• Crossing Continents An on-line research and education project developed by the International Crane Foundation that follows Sandhill Cranes as they migrate from Siberia to Texas and other states. The study uses satellite telemetry data obtained from satellite transmitters placed on the cranes' legs. The project began this fall by following four sandhill cranes that were banded in Idaho on their southern migration to Arizona and New Mexico. As the cranes migrate latitude and longitude data are posted on the website that students may use to record the migration route of the birds. Weekly curricula and other activities are also provided that give students the opportunity to explore the physical and cultural geography of the areas along the crane's migration route.
• Great Backyard Bird Count Each year during the President's Day weekend, scientists and bird enthusiasts can learn a lot by knowing where the birds are. The GBBC aims to take a snapshot of North American bird populations with the help of birdwatchers. Everyone's contribution is important. It doesn't matter whether you identify, count, and report the 5 species coming to your backyard feeder or the 75 species you see during a day's outing to a wildlife refuge. You can read reports and view lists and maps from past GBBCs at the website.
• Operation Rubythroat A crossdisciplinary international science education project set up by Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History. Attempts to link students in the US and Canada with peers in Mexico and Central America, using a common species - the Ruby-throated Hummingbird - as the focus. The project is also intended as a way to stimulate US students and teachers to relate ornithology to other scientific and non-science disciplines. There is considerable information about hummingbird banding, hummingbird gardens, and related topics.
• Madison Area JASON 97 The JASON Project, an international, interdisciplinary program that aims to excite and engage students in science and technology, and to provide professional development for their teachers, uses the Internet and satellite feeds to enable 4th- through 8th-grade students to see and talk with scientists and researchers doing field work in remote locations around the world. The Madison Area project web site includes profiles of Great Lakes migratory birds, an audio of wetland bird songs, an interactive bird quiz, a listing of participating schools, guides to teacher resources and community "passport to discovery" sites, and student home pages developed as part of the JASON VIII Project curriculum.
• Birds: A Virtual Exhibition Website developed for birders and students to provide an insight into the wealth of knowledge in Canadian museums about the world of birds. Composed of five sections, each dealing with different aspects of birds in different regions of Canada: East Coast Birds by the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History; Eggs - A Virtual Exhibition by Provincial Museum of Alberta; The Birds of Manitoba Online by The Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature; The Grace Bell Collection by The Royal British Columbia Museum; Feathers on Water by the Musée du Séminaire de Sherbrooke.
• Institute for Bird Populations: Bird Banding Classes Designed to provide both amateur birders and professional biologists with the skills necessary to participate in monitoring and research programs involving bird banding. Fast-paced with skilled instructors. Scholarships available. IBP is a non-profit based in California dedicated to fostering a global approach to the preservation of birds and their habitats, and coordinates the MAPS program (see below).
• Pocono Environmental Education Center Located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, it is the largest residential center in the Western Hemisphere for environmental education. Runs a program of weekend birdwatching institutes for new and experienced birders, combining lectures with field trips and recreational activites.
• Rara Avis Rainforest Reserve Bordering Braulio Carrillo National Park and the Zona Protectora La Selva, Costa Rica, Rara Avis is an interesting project in commercial rainforest conservation - using ecotourism to make the rainforest profitable without destroying it, and using publicity to teach others to do the same. Website includes checklist of Costa Rica birds.
• University of California Research Expeditions Program pairs members of the public with university researchers on worldwide field expeditions. For a tax-deductible contribution, team members actively participate in bird behavior and conservation research while enjoying the benefits of international travel. In 2000, UREP offers two-week expeditions to Costa Rica, Venezuela, China and more.

Migration / Satellite Tracking

• Barn Swallow Project initiated by the Youth and Environment Europe (YEE), a non-government youth environment network with 40 European member organizations. The project aims to track the migration of Barnswallow in Europe. Web page includes an appeal for observations to be sent in.
• Journey North An educational program by the Anneberg/CPB Math and Science Project, Minneapolis. In addition to following animals online, schools, classes and individuals can report sightings and subscribe to a mailing list for updates. Website also has archived material for the 1995 adn 1996 projects.
• Migrating Birds Know No Boundaries An interdisciplinary course of study employing advanced technology to study bird migration, based in Israel. Website offers details of the course and information on migration and tracking.
• Osprey Tracked by The Raptor Center using transmitters and satellite transmitting to learn more about their migration routes to and from South and Central America. Website includes location data and a map for 1996 data. Also has a Teacher Lesson Plan.
• Satellite Tracking Endangered Species A joint NASA and Patuxent Wildlife Research Center project. Among species tracked are Sandhill Crane, Harpy, Golden and Steppe Eagles, Website includes maps, a musical slide show, and a Fly Away Home movie segment.
• Satellite Tracking Wood Storks from Harris Neck National Wildflife Refuge in Georgia to their wintering locations in Georgia and Florida. A cooperative involving several organizations/corporations. Website gives background information and daily location maps plus links to satellite tracking programs for other animals including whales, green turtles, Malaysian elephants...
• Shorebird Sister Schools Program Web site by the Alaska Region of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Tracks Arctic nesting shorebirds as they migrate from their wintering grounds from as far south as South America, along the Pacific flyway to their nesting grounds, using daily migration updates from students along the route and maps. Site also has curriculum materials and details of upcoming shorebird festivals.
• Shorebird Migration Website set up maintained Paul Hertzel and Rebecca Irwin with migration maps that track shorebirds as they head back to warmer climates. Maps are mainly based on data obtained from the RBAs.
• Wild Wings: Heading North A joint PBS and National Audubon society program which tracked Snow Geese by satellite on their spring journey north to Canada. Website follows the progress of a number of individual geese with regularly updated maps. Also includes a discussion forum for kids and information related to migration and tracking.
• Fatal Light Awareness Program Info on how to get involved in urging highrises and office buildings to turn off their outer lights at night during migration season to spare the lives of millions of migrating birds. Some info also on the Animal Protection Institute website and an annotated bibliography on Avian Collision and Electrocution from the California Energy Commission website.

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