By Carly Radgowski, Thalia Sabit, Evan Kupsky Faculty Mentor: Andrew Dolby Abstract The Rappahannock River serves as a habitat for many animal species. It is essential for migratory fish, such as Hickory Shad, and various piscivorous birds use the rapids to catch them, including Great Blue Herons, Double-crested Cormorants, and Osprey. Monitoring birds’ usage of…