Bob Gill spreading the wing of a Marbled godwit on the Alaska Peninsula near Ugashik.
Available here are tracking data of Marbled Godwits, a large-bodied shorebird that, in Alaska, nests in the southwestern portion of the state. These data were collected to better understand the timing and patterns of migratory movements and seasonal use of different coastal areas in the Pacific region.
Return to Ecosystems >> Wildlife Tracking Data Collection
USGS Alaska Science Center scientists collect data from wildlife tracking devices to: determine locations of animals throughout their annual cycles, understand patterns of habitat use, quantify time spent on various behaviors, and identify geographic areas repeatedly used by wildlife that may indicate sites of importance to species and populations. Tracking data from other wildlife species can be found at: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9VYSWEH
Media
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
(Credit: David Douglas, USGS)
Tracking Maps
Marbled Godwit Tracking Maps
These webpages contain five different types of browse maps and other visualizations of the tracking data.
- Maps (Animated, Static, Interactive, and Google Earth)
- Summary graphs of the data: where, when, duration
- Shorebirds Tagged Animal Movement Explorer interactive visualization tool
- Note: These maps serve only as a depiction of the geographic content of the specific data provided and may be inappropriate for inferences and interpretation outside the intent of the original study. For example, maps may portray only certain ages, sexes, limited numbers of animals or variable tracking duration and start times that may limit inference for other questions. Users are advised to read the publication(s) and data set metadata associated with these maps to understand appropriate use and data limitations.
Data Packages
Argos Satellite Telemetry Data
These data packages contain the data collected from satellite transmitters attached to free-ranging animals. The packages include both raw and processed location and sensor data. The raw data includes data as originally retrieved from the Argos System. The processed data have been filtered for location plausibility, and sensor data have been decoded into standard measurement units. For most users, the processed data will be preferred.
NOTE: Processed data contains both plausible (DAF_Filter=0) and implausible (DAF_Filter=1) locations as indicated by the column “Location_DAF_filter”. Before using these data, we recommend excluding locations flagged as implausible or apply an alternative filtering method of your choice.
- Processed Data [Metadata] [Data Download, 4MB zip]
- Raw Data [Metadata] [Data Download, 6MB zip]
- README
- View ScienceBase Data Release
Suggested Citation
Ruthrauff, D. R., Tibbitts, T. L., Gill, R. E., Jr and Douglas, D. C., 2019, Tracking data for Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9NORY48.
Below are other science projects associated with Marbled Godwit.
Shorebird Research
With its vast size and geographic position at the northern end of several migration pathways, Alaska is a critically important site for the world’s shorebirds. Thirty-seven shorebird species regularly breed in Alaska. Most of these species conduct epically long migrations to take advantage of Alaska’s abundant food resources and breeding habitat, making Alaska a global resource for shorebirds...
Below are multimedia items associated with Marbled Godwit.
Spreading the wing of a Marbled godwit
Bob Gill spreading the wing of a Marbled godwit on the Alaska Peninsula near Ugashik.
Marbled Godwit near Ugashik, Alaska
Marbled Godwit near Ugashik, Alaska.
Marbled Godwit near Ugashik, Alaska.
Scientist pointing to hidden Marbled godwit nest
Lee Tibbitts pointing to a Marbled godwit nest on the Alaska Peninsula near Ugashik.
Lee Tibbitts pointing to a Marbled godwit nest on the Alaska Peninsula near Ugashik.
Marbled Godwit on a nest near Ugashik, Alaska
Marbled Godwit on a nest near Ugashik, Alaska.
Marbled Godwit on a nest near Ugashik, Alaska.
Available here are tracking data of Marbled Godwits, a large-bodied shorebird that, in Alaska, nests in the southwestern portion of the state. These data were collected to better understand the timing and patterns of migratory movements and seasonal use of different coastal areas in the Pacific region.
Return to Ecosystems >> Wildlife Tracking Data Collection
USGS Alaska Science Center scientists collect data from wildlife tracking devices to: determine locations of animals throughout their annual cycles, understand patterns of habitat use, quantify time spent on various behaviors, and identify geographic areas repeatedly used by wildlife that may indicate sites of importance to species and populations. Tracking data from other wildlife species can be found at: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9VYSWEH
Media
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
(Credit: David Douglas, USGS)
Tracking Maps
Marbled Godwit Tracking Maps
These webpages contain five different types of browse maps and other visualizations of the tracking data.
- Maps (Animated, Static, Interactive, and Google Earth)
- Summary graphs of the data: where, when, duration
- Shorebirds Tagged Animal Movement Explorer interactive visualization tool
- Note: These maps serve only as a depiction of the geographic content of the specific data provided and may be inappropriate for inferences and interpretation outside the intent of the original study. For example, maps may portray only certain ages, sexes, limited numbers of animals or variable tracking duration and start times that may limit inference for other questions. Users are advised to read the publication(s) and data set metadata associated with these maps to understand appropriate use and data limitations.
Data Packages
Argos Satellite Telemetry Data
These data packages contain the data collected from satellite transmitters attached to free-ranging animals. The packages include both raw and processed location and sensor data. The raw data includes data as originally retrieved from the Argos System. The processed data have been filtered for location plausibility, and sensor data have been decoded into standard measurement units. For most users, the processed data will be preferred.
NOTE: Processed data contains both plausible (DAF_Filter=0) and implausible (DAF_Filter=1) locations as indicated by the column “Location_DAF_filter”. Before using these data, we recommend excluding locations flagged as implausible or apply an alternative filtering method of your choice.
- Processed Data [Metadata] [Data Download, 4MB zip]
- Raw Data [Metadata] [Data Download, 6MB zip]
- README
- View ScienceBase Data Release
Suggested Citation
Ruthrauff, D. R., Tibbitts, T. L., Gill, R. E., Jr and Douglas, D. C., 2019, Tracking data for Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9NORY48.
Below are other science projects associated with Marbled Godwit.
Shorebird Research
With its vast size and geographic position at the northern end of several migration pathways, Alaska is a critically important site for the world’s shorebirds. Thirty-seven shorebird species regularly breed in Alaska. Most of these species conduct epically long migrations to take advantage of Alaska’s abundant food resources and breeding habitat, making Alaska a global resource for shorebirds...
Below are multimedia items associated with Marbled Godwit.
Spreading the wing of a Marbled godwit
Bob Gill spreading the wing of a Marbled godwit on the Alaska Peninsula near Ugashik.
Bob Gill spreading the wing of a Marbled godwit on the Alaska Peninsula near Ugashik.
Marbled Godwit near Ugashik, Alaska
Marbled Godwit near Ugashik, Alaska.
Marbled Godwit near Ugashik, Alaska.
Scientist pointing to hidden Marbled godwit nest
Lee Tibbitts pointing to a Marbled godwit nest on the Alaska Peninsula near Ugashik.
Lee Tibbitts pointing to a Marbled godwit nest on the Alaska Peninsula near Ugashik.
Marbled Godwit on a nest near Ugashik, Alaska
Marbled Godwit on a nest near Ugashik, Alaska.
Marbled Godwit on a nest near Ugashik, Alaska.