Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2012
Keywords
Carara National Park
Abstract
In this study, we explored new, low-cost camera trap techniques to monitor Scarlet Macaws in one of their last two self-sustaining habitats in Costa Rica. Camera trap monitors have begun to produce new insights in avian research and we use them not only because Macaws are threatened, but their imagery can be used to enhance the public’s understanding of the connections between science and conservation efforts. We mounted camera units on two trees with nesting Macaws in Costa Rica’s Carara National Park and monitored one nest remotely for seven consecutive months.
Publication Title
Huxley Spatial Institutue
Volume
Working Paper 01-2012
Recommended Citation
Derek Schruhl, Adrian Arce, Tana Beus, Troy D. Abel, Kathryn Mork, and Michael Medler. 2010., “Macaw Cam: exploratory camera trap techniques for monitoring and conservation of Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) nests.” Working paper 01-2012. Huxley College of the Environment’s Spatial Institute. Bellingham, WA.
Subjects - Topical (LCSH)
Scarlet macaw--Costa Rica--Reserva Biológica de Carara; Scarlet macaw--Nests--Costa Rica--Reserva Biológica de Carara; Scouting cameras--Costa Rica--Reserva Biológica de Carara; Environmental monitoring--Costa Rica--Reserva Biológica de Carara
Geographic Coverage
Reserva Biológica de Carara (Costa Rica)
Genre/Form
books
Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Comments
Huxley Spatial Institute Department of Environmental Studies Huxley College of the Environment Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 98225-9085 (360)650-2949