CESI Research Project 03-3
The Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow is a federally endangered species endemic to south Florida. The current range of this diminutive bird is almost entirely restricted to areas in Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Though seemingly protected from the threat of habitat loss, successful nesting depends upon the occurrence of specific hydrologic conditions.
Everglades restoration endeavors to return water flow to a more natural timing and distribution, thereby benefiting such species. This project builds on over a decade of data to quantify the correlation between water depths and sparrow densities. From this work, scientists were able to evaluate the applicability of two alternative models.
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Did You Know?
Everglades National Park protects the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. The wilderness area is named for Marjory Stoneman Douglas who was instrumental in creating the park, and who coined the phrase "River of Grass."