GIS Live 2005
"Open Spaces - Wild Places"

Sessions Previews

Tracking Tundra Swans and Pintail Ducks
Jessica Ball, NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Description:

Learn how North Carolina plays a vital role in the yearly cycle of the Eastern Population of tundra swans and pintail ducks, wintering more waterfowl, by far, than any other state on the East Coast. Each fall, over 75 thousand waterfowl migrate to northeastern North Carolina to take advantage of the abundant food sources found in our lakes, sounds and farms.

Preparing for the Session: Activities for Parents and Educators to engage in:

(K) What do you KNOW about this already?

What do Tundra Swans and Pintail Ducks look like?
Where are they coming from and where are they going to?
What is North Carolina doing to help protect these birds?

(W) What have you LEARNED?

What have you learned about Tundra Swans and Pintail Ducks?
How does GIS and GPS help to protect them?

(L) What else would you LIKE TO KNOW?

What other birds migrate and winter in NC?
Why are open spaces and places important to them?
What could you do to help preserve migrating bird habitat?