Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on Nesting Time and Fledging Success of Songbirds

by Hunter Kauffman

The effects of anthropogenic noise from shale gas compressors on the nesting time and fledging success of Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallow was studied throughout one summer at the Rock Springs Research Facilities in Centre County, PA by tracking 40 constructed pairs of nest boxes with either a noise treatment and a silent control. We looked at the time of nesting and fledging success of birds at both experimental and control pairs of boxes.

Major: 
Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Exhibition Category: 
Physical Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Julian Avery
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
228

Award Winner

Physical Sciences - Third Place