The Effect of Anthropogenic Noise on Winter Foraging Birds

Miranda L Fuchs

Noise disturbance produced by natural gas compressors are known to alter the acoustic environment, but the consequences posed on avian foraging behavior are not understood. To observe these effects, six feeders were randomly placed within Penn State’s Ag Progress Days. Half of the feeders were subjected to a disturbance playback, and foraging behaviors were recorded for 18 hours. As a result of noise pollution, the composition of foraging species visiting the feeders was altered.

Major: 
Wildlife Sciences, Wildlife Option
Exhibition Category: 
Course-Based
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Dr. Julian Avery, Assistant Research Professor
Poster Number: 
470