Kirtland's Warbler Winter Habitat Management
From NC Bird Conservation
Description
Most abundant wintering populations in the Bahamas. Found that goat farming creates good wintering habitat for Kirtland's Warblers.
- Keep vegetation short, early succession (ideal habitat types)
- Goats require water (needed for warblers)
- Goats fenced (doesn't impact surrounding habitat)
- Generates income, cost-effective (demand for meat exceeds Bahama's production)
Goal
Ensure Kirtland's Warbler wintering habitat for 4,100+ birds
- cost-effective
- sustainable
- build conservation capacity