V-B-10 



Sprunt, A. 1968. Values of the South Atlantic and Gulf coast 



marshes and estuaries to birds other than waterfowl. Pages 64-72 in_ 

 J.D. Newsom, ed., Proceedings of the marsh and estuary management 

 symposium. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. 



The paper is concerned with those groups and species of water birds 

 that are most closely associated with marshes and estuaries: pelicans 

 and cormorants; the long-legged waders; eagles and ospreys; cranes 

 and rails; shorebirds; gulls and terns. Sprunt maintains that no 

 general statements can be made regarding the values of wetland habitats 

 to these groups and presents the requirements of the various birds 

 group by group, and in some cases, species by species. 



The marsh and estuarine environments of the South Atlantic and Gulf 

 coasts are more than likely going to be changed by man. However, Sprunt 

 sees no reason to believe that any of the species discussed would be elimi- 

 nated if ecological considerations are included in long-range planning. 

 (B.W.) 



Keywords: coastal marshes, estuaries, birds, U.S. South Atlantic 

 and Gulf coasts 



V-B-n 



Heppner, F.H., and L.L. Gould. 1973. Birds of the Atlantic seaboard 



from Cape Hatteras to Cape Cod. Pages 8-1 through 8-138 vn_ S.B. Saila, 

 ed.. Coastal and offshore environmental inventory: Cape Hatteras to 

 Nantucket shoals. Marine Publication Series No. 2, University of 

 Rhode Island, Kingston. 



To date, 380 species of birds have been reported from coastal lands 

 and offshore waters of the Middle Atlantic Bight. The distribution, 

 migration patterns, population levels, and life histories of these birds 

 are presented and discussed. 



Long-term increases in human population levels within the study area 

 have directly and indirectly influenced the composition and numbers 

 of the regional avifauna. Specific factors, which include changing 

 patterns of land use, are discussed with reference to long-term changes 

 in the numbers and kinds of birds in the area. 



The coastline between Capes Cod and Hatteras, which is deeply indented 

 with a series of estuaries and bays, profoundly influences the migration 

 patterns of birds. Certain coastal land areas are discussed in terms of 

 their importance as concentrating points for birds in passage. Regions 

 that host high concentrations of breeding birds and wintering birds 

 are identified in terms of the species composition. The economic, 

 agricultural, and esthetic value of the bird populations are evaluated 

 in terms of the relationship between birds and man. 



217 



