Status of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo in Sonora, Mexico
While well studied in the U.S., abundance and distribution data for Yellow-billed Cuckoo in Mexico are lacking. Of particular significance for further study are cuckoo populations in Sonora, whose conservation and management could potentially contribute to the recovery of populations in adjacent Arizona.
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Science Working Group Will Meet in October
Join us at the Science Working Group Meeting October 15-16, 2019 in Tucson, AZ.
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Save the Date: Science Working Group
Are you a bird conservation professional in the southwest United States or northwest Mexico? Do you want to connect and work with other like-minded professionals in the region? Then you might be interested in participating in the Sonoran Joint Venture Science Working Group. Our next meeting is scheduled for October 15-16, 2019 in Tucson, AZ.
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Welcome Adam
We are thrilled to welcome Adam Hannuksela to the Sonoran Joint Venture as our new Science Coordinator.
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The Power of Partnerships
The strength of the SJV comes from bringing together a diverse set of partners from both countries to share our experiences and work towards collaborative conservation actions. Here are some recent highlights that have come out of the SJV partnership.
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Hello Ensenada
In June 2019, the SJV Science Working Group met in Ensenada, Baja California. After two years of only being able to hold meetings in the U.S., it was especially exciting to be back in Mexico.
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SJV Board Makes Waves in Imperial Beach
In May 2019, the Sonoran Joint Venture Management Board met in Imperial Beach, California. One of the highlights of board meetings are field visits with our partners.
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Brown Pelican Conservation Calls for Efforts without Borders
A binational collaboration network to identify Brown Pelican conservation strategies will come together for the first time during SJV’s Science Working Group meeting in Ensenada, Mexico in early June 2019.
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Binational Monitoring of Wintering Long-billed Curlews in Mexicali Valley, Mexico
Like many shorebirds, the Long-billed Curlew is a migratory species that faces threats throughout its annual cycle. This project works to connect breeding and non-breeding Long-billed Curlew populations, while also facilitating binational collaborations to work toward a holistic conservation approach.
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Motus Wildlife Tracking System Network for the West, A Partners in Flight Western Working Group Initiative
Building on the success of the Motus Wildlife Tracking System Network in the east, we plan to expand the use of this technology to meet pressing information needs for western birds to inform conservation actions within the next decade.
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