The Search for the Eskimo Curlew: From New Brunswick Bogs to Argentine Pampas Bob Russell, Wetland Bird Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service January 8, 2009 One of the great mysteries in the world of birds is the lack of attention paid to a dwindling species, the Eskimo Curlew. At one time it was one of the most numerous birds in North America, now it hovers on the brink of extinction. In fact, many treat its extinction as inevitable, pointing to the few sightings since the 1960s. But Bob Russell and others think theres room for hope. Some believe the curlew still could persist in the vastness of the Argentine pampas and North American arctic. Russell, who has led two Maritimes expeditions in search of the curlew and has surveyed habitat in Argentina, will describe the birds history and decline due to market hunting in the 1800s. Hell discuss the curlews far-flung migration route, discuss sightings and searches as well as the birds former stopover and wintering sites. Ill also note the top 10 sites to look for this species, should anyone wish to mount their own search, Russell adds. Bird lovers everywhere are invited to this free Saint Paul Audubon program at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8 at Fairview Community Center, 1910 West County Road B in Roseville, just west of Fairview Avenue. The event is open to the public, with free parking. Come at 6:45 for the social hour and refreshments. Birdlovers everywhere are invited to this St. Paul Audubon Program on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Fairview Community Center, 1910 West County Road B in Roseville, just west of Fairview Avenue. Free parking is available on site; come at 6:45 for the social time and snacks. Relevant web site: www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/curlew/index.htm#contents [end]
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