Latest Achievements
Protecting California’s threatened western snowy plover starts with understanding one of its primary predators: the common raven. Cal Poly Humboldt researchers tracked ravens along the Humboldt coast using GPS technology and behavioral surveys to identify where they forage and how human resources influence their movements. Ravens were attracted to developed areas and locations with accessible food resources, including agricultural lands and roads. The project also produced public outreach materials to raise awareness of how human actions affect wildlife and how to support future conservation. Learn more about graduate student Janelle Chojnacki’s thesis here and Alon Averbuj’s thesis here.
Protecting California’s threatened western snowy plover starts with understanding one of its primary predators: the common raven. Cal Poly Humboldt researchers tracked ravens along the Humboldt coast using GPS technology and behavioral surveys to identify where they forage and how human resources influence their movements. Ravens were attracted to developed areas and locations with accessible food resources, including agricultural lands and roads. The project also produced public outreach materials to raise awareness of how human actions affect wildlife and how to support future conservation. Learn more about graduate student Janelle Chojnacki’s thesis here and Alon Averbuj’s thesis here.