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A Survey of Passerine Diversity on Cal Poly Humboldt Campus in relation to noise pollution.
Dee Naranjo, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Point count survey of passerine birds on Cal Poly Humboldt campus. Sites revisited multiple times to create a site occupancy model and examine species diversity, abundance, in relation to anthropogenic noise pollution on a landscape. As well, examine detection efficacy of other covariate factors.
Anatidae feeding behavior during different tides in a managed marsh
Javier Vizcardo Vizcardo, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
My research was focused on observing dabbling ducks at the Arcata Marsh, My question was if tide height was a significant factor in determining feeding behavior.
Bird Diversity and Habitat Preferences: A Comparative Analysis of Humboldt Campus and Arcata Community Forest
Edwin Ramirez, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
This study will look at the abundance and richness of birds on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus and in the Arcata Community Forest. The primary objective is to understand how various environmental factors could influence bird population in these two locations. Studying the abundance and richness of birds in urban environments, forest edges, and forest interiors could provide important insights into conservation and management strategies.
Brown Pelican Relative Abundance and Predation Frequency in Humboldt County Habitats
Gavin Lahr, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
I conducted point-count surveys for Brown Pelicans in three different Humboldt County Habitats: Beaches, Bays, and Lagoons. Across nine survey sites I compared Brown Pelican relative abundance and predation frequency to determine what habitat type in Humboldt County was more important to Brown Pelican survival and conservation. Since 2009 Brown Pelicans were delisted from the Endangered Species Act, a momentous achievement for Brown Pelicans and conservationists. However, I believe it is important to continue monitoring species that have been delisted to ensure they remain healthy.
Effects of sea-level rise on marsh bird population
Alondra Cardona, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
The study focuses on the effects of tidal change on marsh bird communities. A positive trend in sea level rise has been detected for the past years with approximately 20 cm increase of sea level rise per century. This can affect bird populations on wetland habitats. This study will provide data on bird species diversity at the study site and determine what bird species are more susceptible to population decrease based on habitat loss from sea level rise. The study results can call more attention on the most vulnerable bird species to prevent species extinction in marsh habitats.
Habitat Variation and Shorebird Roosting Flocks: Examining Species Composition Across Arcata Marsh
Karl Vanuska, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
This research project looks at how species composition in shorebird roosting flocks varies across different locations within Arcata Marsh. This research assess how environmental factors, such as substrate type, vegetation cover, proximity to foraging areas, and tidal conditions, influence species richness and diversity at roosting sites. As well as if behavior may change due to species composition within roosting flocks.
How does Habitat ecological resolution effect bat population in Arcata CA and Trinity CA?
Katrina Maynez , Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Bat acoustic survey done in Arcata CA and Trinity CA across 6 different sites. How does habitat ecological resolutions effect bat population in Arcata CA vs Trinity CA?
What determines field use by Shorebirds?
Samantha Bacon, Wildlife Undergraduate Student
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
What determines field use by shorebirds? Assessing habitat characteristics of fields used as supratidal feeding habitat by shorebirds.
What Frames A Life?
Marti "McFly" Smith, Other Undergraduate Student
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
My dad Ricky Wayne Fischer died on September 8th, 2024, after a lifetime struggle with addiction. An estimated 28.9 million Americans had an Alcohol Use Disorder in 2024 (NIAAA, 2024). Families who have a parent with a Substance Abuse Disorder are “characterized by an environment of secrecy, loss, conflict, violence or abuse, emotional chaos, role reversal, and fear.” (Lander, 2013). To tackle the wicked problem of addiction, this paper focuses on the psychological, biological, sociological, economic disciplines, and my own primary source of having a parent with a Substance Abuse Disorder. Additionally explored, are the creative disciplines of photography and writing to honor his life.