[ECOLOG-L] Research/teaching postdoc in plankton ecology
Postdoctoral Associate for a research/teaching position Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC Salary: $35, 000 - $46, 000 Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Environmental Biology or related field. Expertise in fundamental and applied ecology as demonstrated by publications, Ph.D. dissertation, and/or letters of recommendation from supervisors. Independent research experience in ecological fieldwork; fluency in both written and verbal English language; college level teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in large lectures. College teaching experience as sole instructor. Field and/or laboratory research experience in plankton ecology and aquatic biogeochemistry. Familiarity with ecological stoichiometry and biochemical bases of organismal elemental composition. Knowledge of phytoplankton and zooplankton communities. Some experience with advanced statistical techniques or mathematical modeling. Experience coordinating undergraduate research assistants. Brief Description of Duties: The Postdoctoral Associate will spend 1/3 effort on co-teaching an undergraduate introductory level Biology course and on co-teaching an introductory Masters course in Principles and Applications of Ecology and Evolution, and 2/3 effort on coordinating and assisting with research work on ecological projects. Utilizing his/her expertise, the incumbent will carry out work such as establishing links between elemental content and ecological traits of planktonic organisms, developing models, predicting changes to phytoplankton elemental composition and conducting surveys of plankton elemental composition. Co-teach (with a faculty member) an undergraduate introductory level Biology course and co-teach (with a faculty member) an introductory level Masters course in Principles and Applications of Ecology and Evolution. Will be teaching 1/2 course per semester. Establish links between elemental content and ecological traits of planktonic organisms using cultures in the lab and literature data or other ecological laboratory experiments and analyses, depending on candidate's expertise. Develop models that predict how phytoplankton elemental composition will change in response to environmental and ecological gradients or develop other models of ecological responses, depending on candidate's expertise. Conduct surveys of plankton elemental composition along relevant environmental gradients, or ecological fieldwork on other organisms along environmental gradients, depending on candidate's expertise. Preparing grant proposals and peer-reviewed publications. Database setup, data entry and analysis. Special Notes: This is a full time, temporary one year appointment, renewable up to a maximum of three years depending on funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Occasional evenings, nights and/or weekends may be required. Some travel may be required. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit a cover letter, CV and two letters of reference to: Donna DiGiovanni Postdoctoral Associate (6389) Search Department of Ecology Evolution 650 Life Sciences Building Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794-5245 Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 06/25/2010, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR. IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (631) 632-6161 OR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (631) 444-4700. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (631) 632-7786. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE UNIVERSITY POLICE WEBSITE AT http://wwwatonvbrook.edu/police Job Category: K) Postdoctoral Positions.Posting Date: 06/13/2010 Additional Categories: E) Research (professional) and Technical to include lab support positions.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] iButtons no longer water proof
You might go to a local paint or hardware store, even the big box stores like lowes, and buy a can of sealant. I think they sell rubber paint coat tool handles (like pliers). If you dip the ibutton in this sealant, it will be very waterproof and still record your data. Hope that is helpful Malcolm L. McCallum On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:32 PM, John Gerlach gerla...@pacbell.net wrote: I've been using iButtons for 4 years to measure water temperature which allows me to determine ponding depth through time. The batch that I bought 4 years ago was essentially waterproof and their failure rate ran about 5% per year regardless if they were immersed or not. This seemed to mirror the experience of other users. I bought a new batch last December and just determined that 66% of the immersed the new iButtons failed. I haven't opened any of them up but I assume that the failures were caused by leakage. To me this indicates that the manufacturing process has changed. The supplier responded to my inquiry simply that they are not warranted to be water proof. All I can say is that the change means that we have lost a very useful tool. John Gerlach -- Malcolm L. McCallum Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: American Sportfishing Association's Everett Hames Fellowship
Position Announcement: Everett Hames Fellowship American Sportfishing Association, Alexandria, Virginia To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references to mleon...@asafishing.org Job Description: The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) in Alexandria, Virginia seeks applicants for a two-year fellowship position in support of the Association's natural resource, conservation and related public policy goals. The successful candidate will work integrally with ASA staff as well as with federal and state legislative personnel, resource management agencies, and private conservation organizations to further ASA goals and objectives. This position is located in Alexandria, VA. Qualifications: This fellowship position provides an excellent introduction to the fisheries policy-making process at all levels of government and is an ideal position for students ranging from recent undergraduates to those contemplating or completing a Masters degree in fisheries management, science, natural resource policy or a closely related field. Candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks and be proficient with computers. Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Duties: Research and write position papers and statements on specific issues relating to the conservation, restoration and protection of our Nation's fisheries resources. Assist in monitoring state and federal legislation and natural resource agency policy affecting recreational fisheries by reviewing state, federal and Congressional documents and attending Congressional hearings and agency briefings. Assist with the implementation of ASA's Keep America Fishing initiative. Communicate with ASA members and the professional fisheries community and others through written contributions to ASA publications. Salary Benefits: Compensation is $31,000 per year and an excellent benefit package is included. Closing Date: June 30. Employment date begins in August. Contact: Mike Leonard American Sportfishing Association 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 420 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 E-mail: mleon...@asafishing.org Fax: 703-519-1872 Web Site: http://www.asafishing.org http://www.asafishing.org/
Re: [ECOLOG-L] iButtons no longer water proof
I used to seal stuff for some marine applications using a tube of Amazing goop in its marine version. It's not very viscous so I am not so sure how it will work for you considering the size of the ibuttons. You'll find that in DIY places like ace hardware. I've also managed to watertight stuff using some PVC pipe cement. It's more viscous and when it is dried, the cement is highly thin and resistant. Some stores which sell electronic component also ave some spray to isolate any circuitboard from moisture and water. Lionel 2010/6/18 malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccal...@herpconbio.org: You might go to a local paint or hardware store, even the big box stores like lowes, and buy a can of sealant. I think they sell rubber paint coat tool handles (like pliers). If you dip the ibutton in this sealant, it will be very waterproof and still record your data. Hope that is helpful Malcolm L. McCallum On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:32 PM, John Gerlach gerla...@pacbell.net wrote: I've been using iButtons for 4 years to measure water temperature which allows me to determine ponding depth through time. The batch that I bought 4 years ago was essentially waterproof and their failure rate ran about 5% per year regardless if they were immersed or not. This seemed to mirror the experience of other users. I bought a new batch last December and just determined that 66% of the immersed the new iButtons failed. I haven't opened any of them up but I assume that the failures were caused by leakage. To me this indicates that the manufacturing process has changed. The supplier responded to my inquiry simply that they are not warranted to be water proof. All I can say is that the change means that we have lost a very useful tool. John Gerlach -- Malcolm L. McCallum Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] iButtons no longer water proof
This is a great idea except that a paint dipped button would not be readable. I take my buttons out half way through the field season to dump the data and reset them. Then at close of season I dump them and shut them off. The paint would have to be stripped off and reapplied each time. I agree it is a loss of a very useful tool. Susan Herrick On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:42 AM, malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccal...@herpconbio.org wrote: You might go to a local paint or hardware store, even the big box stores like lowes, and buy a can of sealant. I think they sell rubber paint coat tool handles (like pliers). If you dip the ibutton in this sealant, it will be very waterproof and still record your data. Hope that is helpful Malcolm L. McCallum On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:32 PM, John Gerlach gerla...@pacbell.net wrote: I've been using iButtons for 4 years to measure water temperature which allows me to determine ponding depth through time. The batch that I bought 4 years ago was essentially waterproof and their failure rate ran about 5% per year regardless if they were immersed or not. This seemed to mirror the experience of other users. I bought a new batch last December and just determined that 66% of the immersed the new iButtons failed. I haven't opened any of them up but I assume that the failures were caused by leakage. To me this indicates that the manufacturing process has changed. The supplier responded to my inquiry simply that they are not warranted to be water proof. All I can say is that the change means that we have lost a very useful tool. John Gerlach -- Malcolm L. McCallum Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
[ECOLOG-L] GPS grid question
Dear list, I need to sample plants in a regularly-spaced grid pattern. I'd like to use my Garmin eTrex Vista GPS unit to help me stay in the grid pattern while I'm walking around in the grassland, but I don't know how to do this. One problem is that I won't know exactly where I'll be sampling ahead of time, so I can't load in detailed maps with overlaid grids (and I don't know how to do that, either!). Is there an easy way to get the Garmin to generate a fine-grained grid (e.g. 20 m between points) wherever I happen to be standing in the world (I'll be in Japan)? Or am I stuck with reeling out measuring tapes? This is difficult in the system I'm sampling, as the plants are generally very tall and hard to navigate through. Any and all suggestions are appreciated, especially if they are written as instructions to a 5-year-old. All I've used my GPS unit for in the past is marking waypoints and recording tracks. Thank you!! Lauren Quinn _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccountocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4
[ECOLOG-L] 2010 ESA theory section outstanding paper award
The Theoretical Ecology Section of the ESA is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 2010 Outstanding Theory Paper award are James O'Dwyer and Jessica Green for their paper entitled Field theory for biogeography: A spatially explicit model for predicting patterns of biodiversity, found in Ecology Letters 13: 87-95. Using mathematical methods more commonly found in quantum physics, the authors derive the species-area relationship for a spatially explicit neutral model that includes dispersal and generalizes a previous prediction about beta diversity. Congratulations to the authors! Robin Snyder and Kevin Gross ESA theory section officers
[ECOLOG-L] FW: Draft EPA Strategic Plan FY 2011-2015: For Review and Comment
Thread-Index: AcsPFIrp6vwzWGmPRtWuRMEX/e2Y4wAA4epQAAAof9A= Message-ID: 64f93e07775c9a4271e99edcf1ff40465ec...@esa03.esa.local Accept-Language: en-US Content-Language: en-US X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: acceptlanguage: en-US Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-MIME-Autoconverted: from base64 to 8bit by listserv.umd.edu id o5IJ2FYf011343 -Original Message- From: robinson.rho...@epamail.epa.gov [mailto:robinson.rho...@epamail.epa.gov] On Behalf Of bennett.barb...@epamail.epa.gov Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 2:31 PM Subject: Draft EPA Strategic Plan FY 2011-2015: For Review and Comment June 18, 2010 Dear Colleague: On behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), I am pleased to notify you of the availability of the full-text draft of the FY 2011-2015 EPA Strategic Plan for review and comment. We would appreciate receiving your views on the draft no later than July 30, 2010. As you may know, the Agencyâs Strategic Plan, prepared as part of our update under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), identifies the measurable environmental and human health outcomes the public can expect over the next five years and describes how we intend to achieve those results. It is our aim to produce a streamlined, executive-level Strategic Plan that we will use routinely as a management tool to advance the Administratorâs priorities and our statutory mission. To this end, we have sharpened our strategic goals and objectives and intend to pursue them as One EPA, through genuine collaboration across the Agency. Further, we have offered a focused set of strategic measures that will better inform our understanding of progress and challenges alike in managing our programs. Our new cross-cutting fundamental strategies are directed at improving the way we carry out our work. We anticipate that this approach will foster a renewed commi! tment to accountability, transparency, and inclusion. We will use your feedback, along with input from other Agency stakeholders and partners and the general public, later this summer as we prepare the final FY 2011-2015 EPA Strategic Plan for release on September 30, 2010. The full-text draft of the Plan is accessible through the following web site: http://www.regulations.gov/ (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OA-2010-0486). This web site also provides a link through which you are encouraged to submit comments to us electronically. If you have general questions about the full-text draft or require a hard copy, please contact Vivian Daub in the Office of Planning, Analysis, and Accountability, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (202-564-6790), or strategic_p...@epa.gov. I would like to thank you for your time and interest in our efforts to protect human health and the environment. We hope that you will share your views and suggestions with us. Sincerely, /s/ Barbara Bennett Chief Financial Officer (See attached file: Transmittal_Colleague.pdf)
Re: [ECOLOG-L] iButtons no longer water proof
PlastiDip is a rubberized coating of the type Malcolm mentioned. They have a clear version (or yellow, red, blue, white, or black, if you prefer). Other brands might, too. Jim Crants On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Susan Herrick susan.z.herr...@gmail.comwrote: This is a great idea except that a paint dipped button would not be readable. I take my buttons out half way through the field season to dump the data and reset them. Then at close of season I dump them and shut them off. The paint would have to be stripped off and reapplied each time. I agree it is a loss of a very useful tool. Susan Herrick
Re: [ECOLOG-L] iButtons no longer water proof
The quality really has gone down in the past 5 years or so. I seal the seam between the two pieces of metal with aquarium silicone and then wrap the whole ibutton in parafilm before deploying them. The whole thing is embedded in marine epoxy and deployed in the intertidal, where its submerged daily. I still have some failures, but nowhere near the 66% mentioned by a previous poster. It's most likely the seam between the metal parts that is most sensitive to submersion. You might also be interested in these: Modification and miniaturization of Thermochron iButtons for surgical implantation into small animals http://www.springerlink.com/content/d806346722741317/ Robert and Thompson, 2003 K.A. Robert and M.B. Thompson, Reconstructing Thermochron iButtons to reduce size and weight as a new technique in the study of small animal thermal biology, Herpetol. Rev. 34 (2003) (3), pp. 130–132. Fernando P. Lima and David S. Wethey 2009. Robolimpets: measuring intertidal body temperatures using biomimetic loggers. Limnology Oceanography: Methods 7:347-353 - Sarah On Jun 18, 2010, at 11:08 AM, Susan Herrick wrote: This is a great idea except that a paint dipped button would not be readable. I take my buttons out half way through the field season to dump the data and reset them. Then at close of season I dump them and shut them off. The paint would have to be stripped off and reapplied each time. I agree it is a loss of a very useful tool. Susan Herrick On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:42 AM, malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccal...@herpconbio.org wrote: You might go to a local paint or hardware store, even the big box stores like lowes, and buy a can of sealant. I think they sell rubber paint coat tool handles (like pliers). If you dip the ibutton in this sealant, it will be very waterproof and still record your data. Hope that is helpful Malcolm L. McCallum On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:32 PM, John Gerlach gerla...@pacbell.net wrote: I've been using iButtons for 4 years to measure water temperature which allows me to determine ponding depth through time. The batch that I bought 4 years ago was essentially waterproof and their failure rate ran about 5% per year regardless if they were immersed or not. This seemed to mirror the experience of other users. I bought a new batch last December and just determined that 66% of the immersed the new iButtons failed. I haven't opened any of them up but I assume that the failures were caused by leakage. To me this indicates that the manufacturing process has changed. The supplier responded to my inquiry simply that they are not warranted to be water proof. All I can say is that the change means that we have lost a very useful tool. John Gerlach -- Malcolm L. McCallum Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. - Sarah Gilman, Ph.D. Joint Science Department Keck Science Center The Claremont Colleges 925 N. Mills Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 http://faculty.jsd.claremont.edu/sgilman sgil...@jsd.claremont.edu 909-607-0715
[ECOLOG-L] Grad school Search
Dear all: I'm a marine biologist form Colombia, South America, at this time I am carrying out my masters at IPN university in Mexico (natural resources and environment) I will be done by spring 2011 and my idea is to continue with PhD studies as soon as I'm finished with the masters. Since finding a program usually take time I'm encouraged to begin soon and afford to find an excellent one. I have a strong interest for fisheries and coastal ecosystems ecology and conservation principally mangroves and estuaries. I have already contacted some possible advisors according to programs that are a good fit for me however I would like further advise on good programs on ecology, environment and natural resources concerning marine research on the above fields. I would also like to ask if it is better to apply for another masters and then get my PhD or if it is possible to apply directly for the PhD program since I'm expecting to get the degree on an English speaking country. I strongly appreciate any comments on advisors, schools and programs that fit my interests. Thanks in advance, Mauricio Carrasquilla
Re: [ECOLOG-L] iButtons no longer water proof
I have used iButtons to record water and air temperature for the last six years, both attached to animals and as temperature stations. I use three coats of a product called plasti-dip to waterproof them. It is relatively easy to remove with a sharp utility knife, by cutting along the edge of the iButton with a lip and popping the iButton out of the other side. It would take me about five hours to peel the coating off and download 100 units and then a day and a half to reseal the units; I let each coat of plasti-dip dry for four hours. In my experience you can expect a 5% failure rate no matter how you waterproof the units. Because of this I put two units at extremely important sites or attached to animals. Cheers, Chris Edge Natura non facit saltum - Christopher B. Edge Ph.D. Candidate Canadian Rivers Institute University of New Brunswick christopher.e...@unb.ca -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ecolo...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of Sarah Gilman Sent: June-18-10 6:26 PM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] iButtons no longer water proof The quality really has gone down in the past 5 years or so. I seal the seam between the two pieces of metal with aquarium silicone and then wrap the whole ibutton in parafilm before deploying them. The whole thing is embedded in marine epoxy and deployed in the intertidal, where its submerged daily. I still have some failures, but nowhere near the 66% mentioned by a previous poster. It's most likely the seam between the metal parts that is most sensitive to submersion. You might also be interested in these: Modification and miniaturization of Thermochron iButtons for surgical implantation into small animals http://www.springerlink.com/content/d806346722741317/ Robert and Thompson, 2003 K.A. Robert and M.B. Thompson, Reconstructing Thermochron iButtons to reduce size and weight as a new technique in the study of small animal thermal biology, Herpetol. Rev. 34 (2003) (3), pp. 130-132. Fernando P. Lima and David S. Wethey 2009. Robolimpets: measuring intertidal body temperatures using biomimetic loggers. Limnology Oceanography: Methods 7:347-353 - Sarah On Jun 18, 2010, at 11:08 AM, Susan Herrick wrote: This is a great idea except that a paint dipped button would not be readable. I take my buttons out half way through the field season to dump the data and reset them. Then at close of season I dump them and shut them off. The paint would have to be stripped off and reapplied each time. I agree it is a loss of a very useful tool. Susan Herrick On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:42 AM, malcolm McCallum malcolm.mccal...@herpconbio.org wrote: You might go to a local paint or hardware store, even the big box stores like lowes, and buy a can of sealant. I think they sell rubber paint coat tool handles (like pliers). If you dip the ibutton in this sealant, it will be very waterproof and still record your data. Hope that is helpful Malcolm L. McCallum On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:32 PM, John Gerlach gerla...@pacbell.net wrote: I've been using iButtons for 4 years to measure water temperature which allows me to determine ponding depth through time. The batch that I bought 4 years ago was essentially waterproof and their failure rate ran about 5% per year regardless if they were immersed or not. This seemed to mirror the experience of other users. I bought a new batch last December and just determined that 66% of the immersed the new iButtons failed. I haven't opened any of them up but I assume that the failures were caused by leakage. To me this indicates that the manufacturing process has changed. The supplier responded to my inquiry simply that they are not warranted to be water proof. All I can say is that the change means that we have lost a very useful tool. John Gerlach -- Malcolm L. McCallum Managing Editor, Herpetological Conservation and Biology 1880's: There's lots of good fish in the sea W.S. Gilbert 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction MAY help restore populations. 2022: Soylent Green is People! Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. - Sarah Gilman, Ph.D. Joint Science Department Keck Science Center The Claremont Colleges 925 N. Mills Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 http://faculty.jsd.claremont.edu/sgilman
[ECOLOG-L] Breeding records of Roseate Spoonbills in Northwestern Mexico
Hi All, I am looking for any records of breeding Roseate Spoonbills in Northwestern Mexico. I am writing up an account of a colony in Estero Santa Cruz, Bahia Kino, Sonora, which I believe is the northern most breeding record. I would like to reference other known nesting sites in Sonora and Baja California if they exist. I am interested in numbers of pairs, date, and general location of colony (e.g Estero Santa Cruz, Bahia Kino, Sonora). Currently, I am aware of the Colony in Estero Tobari (Palacios and Mellink 1995) and the colony in Estero Guásimas (though I do not have the number of pair estimated). Any Information would be appreciated, Abram -- Abram Fleishman Research and Conservation Fellow Prescott College Kino Bay Center Centro de Estudios Culturales y Ecológicos Bahía de Kino, Sonora, México
