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 2022

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 was 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 interannual comparison of variability in burrow occupancy and breeding success.

Award

McCormick Summer Research Grant

Recommended Citation

Fross, Olivia M., "Population Dynamics and Trends of an Endangered Seabird: Tufted Puffins (Fratercula cirrhata) in Washington" (2022). Summer Research. 443.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/summer_research/443

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Publisher

University of Puget Sound