August 2009

Overview

Our goals included the following:

• Test mongoose fur marking system to help us identify individuals on images captured by trail cameras.
• Survey rodent populations on SPNWR.
• Test mongoose excavation abilities.
• Continue mongoose population studies.
• Test several harness devices to attach tracking devices.

Flight Information

Depart from Bradley International Airport on Friday 31 July

American Airlines (AA) #1375 leaves at 7:40 am

Arrive San Juan (SJU) at 11:25 PM

Depart from SJU at 2:55 PM on AA #5064

Arrive on St. Croix (STX) at 3:37 PM

Depart STX at 4:05 PM on Friday 14 August on AA #5065

Arrive SJU at 4:51

Depart SJU at 6:10 PM on AA#1312

Arrive BDL 9:59 PM