Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore survey of nesting birds: Beaver Rim Road right-of-way

Dow, Douglas

Birds were observed along a 12 mi. long by 1/2 mi. wide corridor from Legion Lake to the Hurricane Campground areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI during May-July 1990. Data were needed to document the presence of breeding birds in the proposed Beaver Basin Rim Road corridor. A secondary study area included the area between the Hurricane River and Sable Creek. Observations were made from 379 sampling points, spaced at least 220 yd. apart in 9 different vegetation communities. Observations were also made while walking from one sampling point to the next. Birds were identified visually and by their vocalizations, beginning 30 min. before sunrise and continuing until no later than 1100 hrs. Some areas were visited at night to detect owls, etc. The most common species, their frequency, and the relative density of certain species in specified habitats are noted. An annotated list of bird species is provided. No threatened or endangered species were observed, but comments are provided about their recorded presence. Differences between diversity of birds inhabiting the Fee Zone (federally owned land) and the Inland Buffer Zone (private, corporate, or state land with special zoning regulations), where logging occurs, is discussed. Maps indicate locations of sampling sites.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore survey of nesting birds: Beaver Rim Road right-of-way

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