Population Dynamics and Trends of an Endangered Seabird: Tufted Puffins (Fratercula cirrhata) in Washington

Authors

Olivia M. Fross, University of Puget SoundFollow

Faculty Advisor

Hodum, Peter

Area of Study

Science and Mathematics

Publication Date

Summer 2021

Abstract

In Washington, Tufted Puffin (TUPU) populations have undergone widespread colony abandonment along with an order of magnitude population decline consistent with a general pattern of regional range contraction (Pearson et al., submitted). The primary objective of my research is to gain an understanding of the TUPU breeding population dynamics and trends on 3 active breeding sites in Washington (Destruction, Protection, and Smith Islands) by conducting an inter-annual comparison of variability in burrow occupancy and breeding success. This research complements concurrent TUPU diet research in Prof. Hodum’s lab which will inform conservation planning for TUPU populations.

Award

Agricola Scholar Award

Recommended Citation

Fross, Olivia M., "Population Dynamics and Trends of an Endangered Seabird: Tufted Puffins (Fratercula cirrhata) in Washington" (2021). Summer Research. 389.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/summer_research/389

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Publisher

University of Puget Sound