Active bird protection - methods in fields WF-OB-CZOG

https://e.uksw.edu.pl/course/view.php?id=20266 (term 2022/23_L)
https://e.uksw.edu.pl/course/view.php?id=45988 (term 2024/25_L)

The subject introduces the term - active protection of the species, presents ways of planning such a form of protection, and presents potential sources of funding. It presents the use of various methods in the field to actively protect animals on the example of colonial bird species, nesting on the Vistula islands. Shows the effectiveness of different techniques depending on the species and the type of threat. It teaches methods that may be useful for protecting species and habitats. The subject demonstrates the ethical and legal aspects of working with animals in the field; shows the hazards associated with a fieldwork and safety practices

At the turn of May and June (depending on the advancement of the breeding season, and the water level) a week-long trip in the area to the Institute of Biological Sciences UKSW Field Station in Wróble near Maciejowice (the island on the MiddleVistula River). There are 1-2 organizational meetings before the trip

What is it an active protection of species? Why do we protect in Poland ground-nesting bird species?
Methods of field work – ethical and legal issues
Methods of field work – safety in the field
How do we plan active measures for species protection
Examples of active measures of protection for different species
Methods of financing of active conservation - where to get funds
Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river - environmental hazards, population threats and human disturbances
Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – methods to reduce the number and activity of American mink and fox
Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – neutralization of predatory mammals as a form of protection of breeding sites
Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – why use incubators and wooden dummy eggs
Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – increasing genetic diversity in colonies
Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river - how to improve nesting habitat - controlled grazing and selective logging undergrowth on the islands
Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river - methods for neutralizing massive blackflies outbreaks
Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – what is the current assessment of environmental effects of conservation activities

Term 2022/23_L:

1. The organization of classes. What is it an active protection of species? Why do we protect in Poland ground-nesting bird species?
2. Methods of field work – ethical and legal issues
3. Methods of field work – safety in the field
4. How do we plan active measures for species protection
5. Examples of active measures of protection for different species
6. Methods of financing of active conservation - where to get funds
7. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river - environmental hazards, population threats and human disturbances
8. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – methods to reduce the number and activity of American mink and fox
9. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – neutralization of predatory mammals as a form of protection of breeding sites
10. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – why use incubators and wooden dummy eggs
11. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – increasing genetic diversity in colonies
12. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river - how to improve nesting habitat - controlled grazing and selective logging undergrowth on the islands
13. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river - methods for neutralizing massive blackflies outbreaks
14. Active protection of gulls and terns at the middle Vistula river – what is the current assessment of environmental effects of conservation activities
15. Summary of the course

(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się

biological sciences

(in Polish) E-Learning

(in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy

(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych

(in Polish) nie dotyczy

(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS

Term 2022/23_L:

Student activity hours of student work Participation in lecture (auditory part) 5 Preparation for field work 10 Participation in the field work 30 Studying literature for the lecture 15 Studying literature for the field part 10 Preparation of a presentation 25 Preparation of a report 25 Total of 120 hours [120/30 = 4] Number of ECTS 4

Term 2024/25_L:

Student activity hours of student work Participation in the field work 30 Preparation of a presentation 30 Total of 60 hours [60/30 = 2] Number of ECTS 2

Subject level

advanced

Learning outcome code/codes

OB1_W01 OB1_W09 OB1_W15 OB1_U06 OB1_U09 OB1_U11 OB1_K01

Type of subject

optional with unlimited choices

Preliminary Requirements

basic knowledge of zoology, ecology and protection of animals, passive knowledge of the English language

Course coordinators

Dariusz Bukaciński

Learning outcomes

1. Knowledge:
EK 1 - The student understands various phenomena occurring in nature and their impact on animals; explains the relationships between ecology, animal behavior and methods of active protection of species and habitats; understands the importance and conditions of active protection measures for the status of the species and long-term strategy for planning its protection;
EK 2 - The student identifies and analyzes real and potential threats to animals that are to be subject to active protection
EK 3 The student knows the ethical principles and regulations regarding legal and active protection of nature in Poland, knows the methods of active protection of animal species, especially those concerning breeding waders
2.Skills:
EK 4 - The student performs simple observations in the field individually and/or in a team
EK 5 - The student, working in a team, takes action to protect nature
EK 6 The student prepares an oral presentation using various means of verbal and visual communication
3.Competences:
EK 7 - The student improves his/her skills in field work as an element of his/her professional development

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria
EK 1-3 and EK 6
A multimedia presentation summarizing an article or issue related to the topic of the classes is assessed. The content will be assessed, i.e.
substantive level, presentation method, i.e. the student's presentation during the presentation and form, i.e. the way of preparing
the PowerPoint presentation and the ability to find appropriate material for the presentation
EK 4-5 and EK 7: Participation in fieldwork is assessed, in particular initiative, independence and the ability to work in a team
Activity during classes is assessed (participation in discussions)

Bibliography

Williams D.R., Pople R.G., Showler D.A., Dicks L.V., Child M.F., zu Ermgassen E.K.H.J., Sutherland W.J. 2013. Bird Conservation: Global evidence for the effects of interventions. Exeter, Pelagic Publishing.
Bukaciński D., Bukacińska M. 2009. Threatened bird species of the middle Vistula River islands: status, necessity for protection and proposed activities. W: Uchmański J. (red) Theoretical and applied aspects of modern ecology. UKSW, Warszawa, s. 219-239.
Bukaciński D., Bukacińska M. 2015. Mewa siwa Larus canus W: Chylarecki P., Sikora A., Cenian Z., Chodkiewicz T. (red.) Monitoring ptaków lęgowych. Poradnik metodyczny. Wydanie 2. GIOŚ, Warszawa, s. 286-292.
Bukaciński D., Bukacińska M., Buczyński A. 2018. Threats and the active protection of birds in a riverbed: postulates for the strategy of the preservation of the middle Vistula River avifauna. Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae 16: 5-23
Bukaciński D. 2015. Strategia czynnej ochrony zagrożonej awifauny wysp środkowej Wisły: podręcznik najlepszych praktyk. OTOP, Marki, 57 s.

Additional literature:
Articles in English concerning active species protection, including methods, the effectiveness of different activities

Term 2022/23_L:

Literature:
1. Williams D.R., Pople R.G., Showler D.A., Dicks L.V., Child M.F., zu Ermgassen E.K.H.J., Sutherland W.J. 2013. Bird Conservation: Global evidence for the effects of interventions. Exeter, Pelagic Publishing.
2. Perrins C.M., Lebreton J.D., Hirons G.J.M. 1991. Bird Population Studies. Relevance to Conservation and management. Oxford University Press.
3. W. J. Sutherland, I. Newton, R. Green. 2004. Bird Ecology and Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques. Oxford UP

Additional literature:
Articles in English concerning active species protection, including methods, the effectiveness of different activities

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of WF-OB-CZOG in USOSweb