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October 24, 2004

My usual Sunday schedule prevented me from working on Mission today.
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October 23, 2004

Anna from our section will be able to travel to D.C. this coming Monday, and ultimately to Ecuador the first week in November. We need to make her experience the best that it can by developing questions for her to ask individuals in her travels. This is a great opportunity for us to get different perspectives on the Galápagos conservation issue.
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October 22, 2004

Minutes from our team meeting are available to view here.

October 21, 2004

I sent out a list of people in our section interested in working in the three groups for the November design phase, and also those who would be interested in the web site creation.
I receieved a mailing today from the Galápagos Conservation Trust (GCT) providing me with information on their conservation efforts and how to become a member. I may consider becoming a member if I find more information about this NGO.

October 20, 2004

        Minutes from our coordination meeting can be seen here. The following is an excerpt from The Fishes of the Galápagos Islands.

        Fur seals are most abundant near the escarpment at Prince Phillips Steps. The marine iguanas on Tower constitute the smallest subspecies in the Archipelago. Although marine iguanas may be seen throughout Darwin Bay, they seem to prefer the western shorelines.
        Smaller vessels usually anchor near the beach. A jump overboard with a mask will provide observations of ringtail surgeonfish, Acanthurus xanthopterus, creolefish, Paranthias colonus, and species of parrotfish, Scarus spp. The steel pompano, Trachinotus stilbe, aggregate around boats at anchor, often visible from the surface. The blue-gold snapper, Lutjanus viridis, is also found here in large schools over rocky bottom. The yellow-tailed surgeonfish, Prionurus laticlavius, is as prevalent in Darwin Bay as it is elsewhere throughout the islands. The Indo-west Pacific convict tang, Acanthurus triostegus, and the goldrim surgeonfish, A. nigricans, both rare among the islands, have been recorded here on several occasions. Large manta rays, Manta birostris, frequently cruise the surface waters of this bay.
        Hammerhead sharks, Sphyrna lewini, are more likely to be observed here that in the central and southern islands. A healthy respect for these potentially dangerous creatures should be maintained by all swimmers and divers.
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October 19, 2004

        The following list that I have compiled comes from Galápagos Diary: A Complete Guide of the Archipelago's Birdlife, among other sources cited in the bibliography section.

Key:

R – resident, common breeder on this island
r – resident, but rare breeder
iv – inter-island visitor, Galápagos breeder
Wv – winter visitor, mostly from North America
wv – rare winter visitor; some stay throughout the year
A – accidental; over 20 records on all islands
a – accidential; fewer than 5 records
P – regularly seen passing near this island’s coast

*All species are sorted by family.

Genovesa (Tower) 31 species

    Sooty Shearwater (P) Puffinus lherminieri
    Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel (R) Oceanodroma tethys
    Galápagos Storm-petrel (R) Oceanodroma castro – breeds on islets near the coast of Isabela, Santiago, St. Cruz, Floreana, and San Cristóbal
    Leach’s Storm-petrel (P) Oceanodroma leucorhoa
    Red-billed Tropicbird (R) Phaethon aethereus
    Red-footed Bobby (R) Sula sula
    Great Frigatebird (R) Fregata minor
    Magnificent Frigatebird (R) Fregata magnificens
    Great Blue Heron (r) Ardea herodias
    White-cheeked Pintail (iv) Anas bahamensis
    Sora Rail (a) Porzana Carolina
    Paint-billed Crake (iv) Neocrex erythrops
    Lesser Yellowlegs (a) Tringa flavipes
    Ruddy Turnstone (Wv) Arenaria interpres
    Wilson’s Phalarope (wv) Phalaropus tricolor
    Lava Gull (r) Larus fuliginosus
    Swallow-tailed Gull (R) Larus furcatus
    White Tern (a) Gygis alba
    Common Noddy (R) Anous stolidus - resident of all islands
    Galápagos Dove (R) Zenaida galapogoensis
    Short-eared Owl (R) Asio flammeus
    Belted Kingfisher (wv) Ceryle alcyon
    Eastern Kingbird (a) Tyrannus tyrannus
    Sand Martin (wv) Riparia riparia
    Cedar Waxwing (a) Bombycilla cedrorum
    Galápagos Mockingbird (R) Nesomimus parvulus
    Rose-breasted Grosbeack (a) Pheucticus ludovicianus
    Large Ground-finch (R) Geospiza magnirostris
    Sharp-beaked Ground-finch (R) Geospiza difficilis
    Large Cactus-finch (R) Geospiza conirostris
    Warbler Finch (R) Certhidia olivacea

Marchena (Brindloe) 21 species

    Brown Pelican (R) Pelecanus occidentalis
    Red-footed Bobby (R) Sula sula
    Magnificent Frigatebird (P) Fregata magnificens
    Sora Rail (a) Porzana Carolina
    Black-bellied Plover (Wv) Pluvialis squatarola
    Spotted Sandpiper (A) Actitis macularia
    Sanderling (a) Calidris alba
    Swallow-tailed Gull (R) Larus furcatus
    Common Noddy (R) Anous stolidus
    Galápagos Dove (R) Zenaida galapogoensis
    Short-eared Owl (r) Asio flammeus
    Vermillion Flycatcher (R) Pyrocephalus rubinus
    Galápagos Flycatcher (r) Myiarchus magnirostris
    Galápagos Mockingbird (R) Nesomimus parvulus
    Large Ground-finch (R) Geospiza magnirostris
    Medium Ground-finch (R) Geospiza fortis
    Small Ground-finch (R) Geospiza fuliginosa
    Common Cactus-finch (R) Geospiza scandens
    Vegetarian Finch (R) Platyspiza crassirostris
    Large Tree-finch (R) Camarhynchus psittacula
    Warbler Finch (R) Certhidia olivacea

Pinta (Abingdon) 22 species

    Dark-rumped Petrel (P) Pterodroma phaeopygia
    Magnificent Frigatebird (P) Fregata magnificens
    Striated Heron (r) Butorides striatus
    Galápagos Crake (r) Laterallus spilonotus
    Sanderling (a) Calidris alba
    Swallow-tailed Gull (R) Larus furcatus
    Common Noddy (R) Anous stolidus
    Galápagos Dove (R) Zenaida galapogoensis
    Short-eared Owl (r) Asio flammeus
    Vermillion Flycatcher (R) Pyrocephalus rubinus
    Galápagos Flycatcher (r) Myiarchus magnirostris
    Galápagos Mockingbird (R) Nesomimus parvulus
    Large Ground-finch (R) Geospiza magnirostris
    Medium Ground-finch (R) Geospiza fortis
    Small Ground-finch (R) Geospiza fuliginosa
    Sharp-beaked Ground-finch (R) Geospiza difficilis
    Common Cactus-finch (R) Geospiza scandens
    Vegetarian Finch (R) Platyspiza crassirostris
    Large Tree-finch (R) Camarhynchus psittacula
    Small Tree-finch (iv) Camarhynchus parvulus
    Woodpecker Finch (iv) Cactospiza pallida
    Warbler Finch (R) Certhidia olivacea

Darwin and Wolf (Culpepper and Wenman) 16 species

    Leach’s Storm-petrel (P) Oceanodroma leucorhoa
    Red-footed Bobby (R) Sula sula
    Great Frigatebird (R) Fregata minor
    Magnificent Frigatebird (R) Fregata magnificens
    Swallow-tailed Gull (?) Larus furcatus
    Sooty Tern (R) Sterna hirundo
    Common Noddy (R) Anous stolidus
    Galápagos Dove (R) Zenaida galapogoensis
    Vermillion Flycatcher (iv) Pyrocephalus rubinus
    Cliff Swallow (a) Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
    Galápagos Mockingbird (R) Nesomimus parvulus
    Red-eyed Vireo (a) Vireo olivaceus
    Summer Tanager (a) Piranga rubra
    Large Ground-finch (R) Geospiza magnirostris
    Sharp-beaked Ground-finch (R) Geospiza difficilis
    Warbler Finch (R) Certhidia olivacea

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October 18, 2004

        Today's information session included a discussion of ecosystem monitoring. Mintues are available here.

MISSION 2008	SOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS (12.000) Galapagos Now by Garrett P. Marino Las Tortugas Team 1
Home Journal Meeting Minutes Bibliography Personal Team Site Section Site Mission 2008 Final Presentation	Journal: Week of October 18, 2004 Click here to return to the journal main page. October 24 October 23 October 22 October 21 October 20 October 19 October 18 October 24, 2004 My usual Sunday schedule prevented me from working on Mission today. Back to Top October 23, 2004 Anna from our section will be able to travel to D.C. this coming Monday, and ultimately to Ecuador the first week in November. We need to make her experience the best that it can by developing questions for her to ask individuals in her travels. This is a great opportunity for us to get different perspectives on the Galápagos conservation issue. Back to Top October 22, 2004 Minutes from our team meeting are available to view here. Back to Top October 21, 2004 I sent out a list of people in our section interested in working in the three groups for the November design phase, and also those who would be interested in the web site creation. I receieved a mailing today from the Galápagos Conservation Trust (GCT) providing me with information on their conservation efforts and how to become a member. I may consider becoming a member if I find more information about this NGO. Back to Top October 20, 2004 Minutes from our coordination meeting can be seen here. The following is an excerpt from The Fishes of the Galápagos Islands. Fur seals are most abundant near the escarpment at Prince Phillips Steps. The marine iguanas on Tower constitute the smallest subspecies in the Archipelago. Although marine iguanas may be seen throughout Darwin Bay, they seem to prefer the western shorelines. Smaller vessels usually anchor near the beach. A jump overboard with a mask will provide observations of ringtail surgeonfish, Acanthurus xanthopterus, creolefish, Paranthias colonus, and species of parrotfish, Scarus spp. The steel pompano, Trachinotus stilbe, aggregate around boats at anchor, often visible from the surface. The blue-gold snapper, Lutjanus viridis, is also found here in large schools over rocky bottom. The yellow-tailed surgeonfish, Prionurus laticlavius, is as prevalent in Darwin Bay as it is elsewhere throughout the islands. The Indo-west Pacific convict tang, Acanthurus triostegus, and the goldrim surgeonfish, A. nigricans, both rare among the islands, have been recorded here on several occasions. Large manta rays, Manta birostris, frequently cruise the surface waters of this bay. Hammerhead sharks, Sphyrna lewini, are more likely to be observed here that in the central and southern islands. A healthy respect for these potentially dangerous creatures should be maintained by all swimmers and divers. Back to Top October 19, 2004 The following list that I have compiled comes from Galápagos Diary: A Complete Guide of the Archipelago's Birdlife, among other sources cited in the bibliography section. Key: R – resident, common breeder on this island r – resident, but rare breeder iv – inter-island visitor, Galápagos breeder Wv – winter visitor, mostly from North America wv – rare winter visitor; some stay throughout the year A – accidental; over 20 records on all islands a – accidential; fewer than 5 records P – regularly seen passing near this island’s coast All species are sorted by family. Genovesa (Tower) 31 species Sooty Shearwater (P) Puffinus lherminieri* Wedge-rumped Storm-petrel (R) Oceanodroma tethys Galápagos Storm-petrel (R) Oceanodroma castro – breeds on islets near the coast of Isabela, Santiago, St. Cruz, Floreana, and San Cristóbal Leach’s Storm-petrel (P) Oceanodroma leucorhoa Red-billed Tropicbird (R) Phaethon aethereus Red-footed Bobby (R) Sula sula Great Frigatebird (R) Fregata minor Magnificent Frigatebird (R) Fregata magnificens Great Blue Heron (r) Ardea herodias White-cheeked Pintail (iv) Anas bahamensis Sora Rail (a) Porzana Carolina Paint-billed Crake (iv) Neocrex erythrops Lesser Yellowlegs (a) Tringa flavipes Ruddy Turnstone (Wv) Arenaria interpres Wilson’s Phalarope (wv) Phalaropus tricolor Lava Gull (r) Larus fuliginosus Swallow-tailed Gull (R) Larus furcatus White Tern (a) Gygis alba Common Noddy (R) Anous stolidus - resident of all islands Galápagos Dove (R) Zenaida galapogoensis Short-eared Owl (R) Asio flammeus Belted Kingfisher (wv) Ceryle alcyon Eastern Kingbird (a) Tyrannus tyrannus Sand Martin (wv) Riparia riparia Cedar Waxwing (a) Bombycilla cedrorum Galápagos Mockingbird (R) Nesomimus parvulus Rose-breasted Grosbeack (a) Pheucticus ludovicianus Large Ground-finch (R) Geospiza magnirostris Sharp-beaked Ground-finch (R) Geospiza difficilis Large Cactus-finch (R) Geospiza conirostris Warbler Finch (R) Certhidia olivacea Marchena (Brindloe) 21 species Brown Pelican (R) Pelecanus occidentalis Red-footed Bobby (R) Sula sula Magnificent Frigatebird (P) Fregata magnificens Sora Rail (a) Porzana Carolina Black-bellied Plover (Wv) Pluvialis squatarola Spotted Sandpiper (A) Actitis macularia Sanderling (a) Calidris alba Swallow-tailed Gull (R) Larus furcatus Common Noddy (R) Anous stolidus Galápagos Dove (R) Zenaida galapogoensis Short-eared Owl (r) Asio flammeus Vermillion Flycatcher (R) Pyrocephalus rubinus Galápagos Flycatcher (r) Myiarchus magnirostris Galápagos Mockingbird (R) Nesomimus parvulus Large Ground-finch (R) Geospiza magnirostris Medium Ground-finch (R) Geospiza fortis Small Ground-finch (R) Geospiza fuliginosa Common Cactus-finch (R) Geospiza scandens Vegetarian Finch (R) Platyspiza crassirostris Large Tree-finch (R) Camarhynchus psittacula Warbler Finch (R) Certhidia olivacea Pinta (Abingdon) 22 species Dark-rumped Petrel (P) Pterodroma phaeopygia Magnificent Frigatebird (P) Fregata magnificens Striated Heron (r) Butorides striatus Galápagos Crake (r) Laterallus spilonotus Sanderling (a) Calidris alba Swallow-tailed Gull (R) Larus furcatus Common Noddy (R) Anous stolidus Galápagos Dove (R) Zenaida galapogoensis Short-eared Owl (r) Asio flammeus Vermillion Flycatcher (R) Pyrocephalus rubinus Galápagos Flycatcher (r) Myiarchus magnirostris Galápagos Mockingbird (R) Nesomimus parvulus Large Ground-finch (R) Geospiza magnirostris Medium Ground-finch (R) Geospiza fortis Small Ground-finch (R) Geospiza fuliginosa Sharp-beaked Ground-finch (R) Geospiza difficilis Common Cactus-finch (R) Geospiza scandens Vegetarian Finch (R) Platyspiza crassirostris Large Tree-finch (R) Camarhynchus psittacula Small Tree-finch (iv) Camarhynchus parvulus Woodpecker Finch (iv) Cactospiza pallida Warbler Finch (R) Certhidia olivacea Darwin and Wolf (Culpepper and Wenman) 16 species Leach’s Storm-petrel (P) Oceanodroma leucorhoa Red-footed Bobby (R) Sula sula Great Frigatebird (R) Fregata minor Magnificent Frigatebird (R) Fregata magnificens Swallow-tailed Gull (?) Larus furcatus Sooty Tern (R) Sterna hirundo Common Noddy (R) Anous stolidus Galápagos Dove (R) Zenaida galapogoensis Vermillion Flycatcher (iv) Pyrocephalus rubinus Cliff Swallow (a) Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Galápagos Mockingbird (R) Nesomimus parvulus Red-eyed Vireo (a) Vireo olivaceus Summer Tanager (a) Piranga rubra Large Ground-finch (R) Geospiza magnirostris Sharp-beaked Ground-finch (R) Geospiza difficilis Warbler Finch (R) Certhidia olivacea Back to Top October 18, 2004 Today's information session included a discussion of ecosystem monitoring. Mintues are available here.
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