This book covers the discovery and history of the northernmost breeding population of peregrine falcons in the world, located near the Thule Air Base in northwest Greenland. Drawing on thirteen years of research, the authors present a comprehensive set of findings on the biology and ecology of this remarkable population and provide critical evidence and documentation of the ways climate change is enabling profoundly new ranges for migratory populations.
Kurt K. Burnhamis president and CEO of the High Arctic Institute and has studied Peregrine Falcons for over twenty years.William A. Burnhamwas president of the Peregrine Fund until 2006.Ian Newtonis a British ornithologist and the author of several books.Jeff A. Johnsonis assistant professor at the University of North Texas.Andrew G. Gosleris a university research lecturer, human sciences lecturer in biological conservation, and head of the Institute of Human Sciences at Oxford University.
Introduction
Climate change
Peregrine Falcons
Study areas
Methods
Survey, capture, and breeding biology
Nest site characteristics
Morphometrics
Genetics
Tissue collection and DNA extractions
Genotyping, sequencing, and statistical analysis
Satellite-received telemetry
Transmitters
Statistical analysis
Climatic trends
Data collection
Statistical analysis
Results
Surveys and breeding biology
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