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Renfrew, R. 2013. Second Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Vermont, 2003-2007. Vermont Center for Ecostudies – Vermont Atlas of Life. Retrieved from http://val.vtecostudies.org. DATE ACCESSED. 

  • Overall positive trajectory of wetland-breeding birds suggests that open herbaceous and forested wetlands have benefited from management practices.
  • Vermont Wetlands Rules have played an instrumental role in conserving wetlands, with heavy involvement of citizens.
  • Nine of the obligate wetland breeders are SCGN.
  • Champlain Valley marsh routes have been surveyed since 1996, but regular monitoring has not been conducted since the late 2000s.
  • Re-establish annual avian monitoring of selected wetlands in the Champlain and Connecticut valleys under the North American Marsh Bird Monitoring Program.
  • The diversity of wetland types requires a variety of management strategies. Priority should be given to Class I and II wetlands, and to those wetland species or species assemblages at greatest conservation risk.
  • Stabilize water levels during the nesting period.
  • Prevent the introduction and spread of plant and animal exotics.
  • Prevent pollution and sedimentation from agricultural runoff or other sources.
  • Retain forested or other natural vegetation buffers.
  • Actively restore habitat in selected wetlands with compromised ecosystem functions.
  • Minimize recreational or other human disturbance during the breeding season.
  • Implement species-specific measures to enhance nesting success (e.g., delaying mowing in grassland borders for Blue-winged Teal, placing artificial nest platforms for Black Terns).
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