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Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Lesser Antilles

Katharine Lowrie, David Lowrie and Natalia Collier

2012

"The Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Lesser Antilles makes available data and narrative related to Environmental Protection in the Caribbean's (EPIC) census of breeding seabirds in the Lesser Antilles. The book provides information on methodology, species profiles and distribution maps and tables by species and country/territory, and site specific threats. The Atlas reports key individual islands for breeding seabirds in the Lesser Antilles, nations or territories supporting the greatest number of globally and regionally important populations and clarifies the significance of the region in relation to Caribbean-wide populations. Species with restricted breeding ranges are also identified. The study covered 3,162 nautical miles and over 200 islands between 2009 and 2010. Every island, islet, or cay above the high-tide level capable of supporting seabirds was surveyed by land and/or sea. Surveys were conducted over a two-year period to account for variations in breeding cycles. The only islands not surveyed by EPIC were locations for which colleagues contributed recent data. A full seabird population survey for this region had never previously been undertaken. Existing records varied greatly from areas of intense research, to sites where data were based on anecdotal notes, sometimes dating back to the early 19th century. This ground-breaking study sheds light on numerous undocumented seabird breeding colonies, as well as colonies previously thought extirpated. The standardised methods and results will provide a baseline for the future monitoring of seabirds within the region and guide conservation priorities."

A Guide to the Birds of Anguilla

Steve H. Holliday, Karim V. D. Hodge and Damian E. Hughes

1990

"This book is an introduction and reference guide, providing information to find and identify all the species of birds commonly found on Anguilla. It features great colour images of over 60 species of bird, maps and directions to 16 of the best birdwatching sites, a check-list of over 135 species of bird seen on Anguilla and when to see them, and an introduction to Anguilla's natural heritage and conservation. The guide will be of interest to both casual and keen birdwatchers and local students and teachers. The birdwatching notes are written from a purely local perspective, although much of the information will be of help on visits to some neighbouring islands in the Lesser Antilles. The guide explains how to separate some species that are difficult to identify, but is not comprehensive. If you are keen to identify some of the more tricky species, or to age individual birds, we recommend you use this guide together with a field guide. This guide is a joint collaboration of the Anguilla National Trust (ANT) and the RSPB. All proceeds from the sale of this guide will go to support the work of the ANT."

A Field Guide to Anguilla's Wetlands

Elizabeth Subin, Judy Dudley, John Crock, Judith Anne Sadler Bryan, and Roy Thomas

1998

"This field guide is intended to foster an appreciation of Anguilla's wetlands and their importance within an island-wide ecosystem. For the first time, scientific names of the birds and plants found around the ponds are documented within one publication. Along with detailed maps and directions, notes on the historical and contemporaneous uses of Anguilla's ponds are also included within this guide. This book is a must for anyone interested in Anguilla's flora and fauna."

The Birds of the Eastern Caribbean

Peter Evans

Macmillan Caribbean

1990

"Dealing with the natural history of birds, "Birds of the Eastern Caribbean" provides an up-to-date review of over 300 species to be found in the islands. For each species, the key features are identified, followed by notes on status, distribution, habitat, breeding biology, diet and behaviour. Photographs of many species are illustrated in colour for the first time. The guide includes helpful hints on bird-watching and bird photography. There is a useful bibliography, list of best bird-watching sites and an island by island check list of species recently observed, all included to help the visitor get the best out of bird-watching in the islands."