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The Important Bird Areas of Florida: 2000–2002 – Pranty – 2-Jul-02 232J.N. “DING” DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGELee County6310 acres (2542 ha)LOCATION: on Sanibel Island off western Lee County, encompassing much of the island north ofSanibel–Captiva Road. [Need more information]DESCRIPTION: ______ The Refuge was established in 1945 to protect tidal habitats. The Refuge receives____ recreationists annually. [Need more information]OWNERSHIP: U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceHABITATS: *tropical hammock, *mangrove forest, *estuarine, tidal marsh, artificialLAND USE: *conservation, *recreationIBA CATEGORIES: significant populations of Special Concern and FCREPA species; significantnumbers of wading birds and shorebirds; significant diversity of mangrove forest species; andsignificant natural habitatsAVIAN DATA: The Refuge is most important for wading birds and shorebirds, with lesser numbers ofwaterfowl. Neotropical migrants are found in the hammocks in spring and fall.SPECIES DATES NUMBERS COMMENTSBrown Pelican 1998–2000 mean of 456 pairs (rangeof 425–514)mean of 4% (range of 4–5%)(B)Snowy Egret 7 Feb 2000 463 birds (N)Tricolored Heron Apr–Aug 1998 135 pairs (B)Reddish Egret Apr 2000 10 birds 1% (N)White Ibis 15 Aug 2000 1442 birds 3% (N)Roseate Spoonbill Jul 2000 66 birds 2% (N)Black-necked Stilt Mar 2000 319 birds (W)Short-billed Dowitcher Mar 2000 1370 birds (W)Shorebirds winter 1993–1994 1278 birds (W)Mangrove Cuckoo May 1999 6 birds (B)“Florida” Prairie Warbler 9 May 2000 12 birds (B)Overall diversity229 natives9 exotics1993 checklist – includes allof Sanibel and Captivaislands1998 data from +Coppen (1998), 1999 pelican data from +Coppen (1999), 2000 pelican data from +Coppen (2000),cuckoo data provided by Charlie Ewell (Florida Ornithological Society), wood-warbler data provided by JorgeCoppen (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), shorebird data from +Sprandel et al. (1997), other data provided byAllison Baker (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).OTHER RESOURCES: The Refuge contains extensive acreage of tropical hammock. • Other listed animalsinclude the indigo snake, American crocodile, all four species of sea turtles, and Florida manatee. Alisted plant that occurs onsite is the beautiful pawpaw. • Cultural resources include Calusa Indianmounds.THREATS: *exotic plants, monofilament fishing line, runoffCONSERVATION ISSUES: Exotic vegetation is the primary concern. Because of the small refuge staff size,control is difficult. Present goals are to achieve a maintenance level status. • High human use also isan issue, causing disturbance to wildlife. • Monofilament fishing line kills birds at roosting or nestingsites. • Runoff from the road surface could impact water quality in the estuary.NOMINATED BY: J. Allison Baker (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)REFERENCES: +Coppen, J. 1998. Regional nesting report: J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refugecomplex. Page 11 in South Florida wading bird report (D.E. Gawlik, editor). South Florida Water
The Important Bird Areas of Florida: 2000–2002 – Pranty – 2-Jul-02 233management District. West Palm Beach, FL. • +Coppen, J. 1999. Regional nesting report: J.N.“Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge complex. Page 14 in South Florida wading bird report (D.E.Gawlik, editor). South Florida Water management District. West Palm Beach, FL. • +Coppen, J.2000. Regional nesting report: J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge complex. Page 14 inSouth Florida wading bird report (D.E. Gawlik, editor). South Florida Water Management District.West Palm Beach, FL. • +Sprandel, G.L., J.A. Gore, and D.T. Cobb. 1997. Winter shorebird survey.Final performance report. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Tallahassee, FL.WEBSITE: ,
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