NEWS BRIEFS
WBCI Issues Papers
Members of the Issues Committee of the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative have prepared a series of “Issues Papers” to provide information for WBCI partners and the public. These documents contain an overview of of the topics and sections covering WBCI Goals, Research Findings in Wisconsin and Elsewhere, Recommended Actions, Additional Research Needs, Links, and Additional Literature.
- Climate Change and Birds | Web Page | Printable PDF |
- Effects of Deer Herbivory on Birds | Web Page | Printable PDF |
- Wind Power and Birds: WBCI Policy and Guidelines | Web Page | Printable PDF |
- Collisions and Birds: Links to Further Information | Web Page | Printable PDF |
- Ethical Standards in Birding: Protecting Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Species | Web Page | Printable PDF |
- Effects of Free-ranging Cats on Birds in Wisconsin | Web Page | Printable PDF |
- Lead Poisoning of Wisconsin's Birds | Web Page | Printable PDF |
Additional position papers on other topics are nearing completion, including Effects of Pesticides on Birds.
Birders, park managers, rangers, biologists, educators: download a pdf of the new WBCI Shorebird Conservation Poster. Display this poster on park bulletin boards and other strategic locations near shorebird habitat to help inform park patrons of how they can help nesting and resting shorebirds. If you do download the poster, please send an e-mail to Scott Diehl to let him know who you are and where you will be displaying the poster. Thanks!
Andy Paulios, WBCI Coordinator
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
608-264-6137 / Andy.Paulios@wisconsin.gov