Publications
USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center staff publish results of their research in USGS series reports and in peer-reviewed journals. Publication links are below. Information on all USGS publications can be found at the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Use of mini-refuges by female northern pintails wintering in southwestern Louisiana Use of mini-refuges by female northern pintails wintering in southwestern Louisiana
The Gulf Coast Joint Venture of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan began contracting private agricultural lands (hereafter mini-refuges) in 1988 to expand existing sanctuaries for northern pintails (Anas acuta) in southwestern Louisiana. Previous research suggested that mini-refuges may prove more attractive to pintails than permanent, open-water pools (pools) on refuges...
Authors
Robert R. Cox, Alan D. Afton
Amphibians of the northern Great Plains Amphibians of the northern Great Plains
No cry of alarm has been sounded over the fate of amphibian populations in the northern grasslands of North America, yet huge percentages of prairie wetland habitat have been lost, and the destruction continues. Scarcely 30% of the original mixedgrass prairie remains in Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota (See Table 1 in this chapter). If amphibian populations haven’t declined, why...
Authors
Diane L. Larson, Ned H. Euliss, Michael J. Lannoo, David M. Mushet
Anurans as indicators of wetland condition in the Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota: an environmental monitoring and assessment program pilot project Anurans as indicators of wetland condition in the Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota: an environmental monitoring and assessment program pilot project
No abstract available.
Authors
D.D. Bowers, D. E. Andersen, N.H. Euliss
Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Marbled Godwit Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Marbled Godwit
Information on the habitat requirements and effects of habitat management on grassland birds were summarized from information in more than 5,500 published and unpublished papers. A range map is provided to indicate the relative densities of the species in North America, based on Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data. Although birds frequently are observed outside the breeding range indicated...
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Jill A. Dechant, Marriah L. Sondreal, Douglas H. Johnson, Lawrence D. Igl, Christopher M. Goldade, Melvin P. Nenneman, Betty R. Euliss
Effects of food supplementation on depredation of duck nests in prairies by striped skunks Effects of food supplementation on depredation of duck nests in prairies by striped skunks
We examined provision of supplemental food as a method for reducing depredation of upland-duck nests, especially by striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis). Predators negatively influence duck recruitment in grassland ecosystems. Managers are in search of methods, particularly nonlethal methods, for reducing nest depredation. We conducted this study on 24 areas managed for wildlife production...
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R. J. Greenwood, D.G. Pietruszewski, R.D. Crawford
Interpreting evidence of depredation of duck nests in the prairie pothole region Interpreting evidence of depredation of duck nests in the prairie pothole region
No abstract available.
Authors
A.B. Sargeant, M.A. Sovada, R. J. Greenwood
Professionals in environmental education: Helping kids learn about forestry Professionals in environmental education: Helping kids learn about forestry
A K--8 school in a suburb of St. Paul has formed a partnership with natural resource professionals to create a school forest for environmental education in the field. The university and agency professionals worked with students to teach them the skills necessary to map and inventory their school grounds. Students then used the inventory data to develop a school forest plan. Over the past...
Authors
D.H. Anderson, J.L. Thompson, P.J. Jakes
Causes and rates of mortality of swift foxes in western Kansas Causes and rates of mortality of swift foxes in western Kansas
Knowledge of mortality factors is important for developing strategies to conserve the swift fox (Vulpes velox), a species being considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act, but available information about swift fox mortality is inadequate. We used radiotelemetry techniques to examine the magnitude and causes of mortality of swift fox populations in 2 study areas in western...
Authors
M.A. Sovada, C.C. Roy, J.B. Bright, J.R. Gillis
Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Mountain Plover Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Mountain Plover
Information on the habitat requirements and effects of habitat management on grassland birds were summarized from information in more than 5,500 published and unpublished papers. A range map is provided to indicate the relative densities of the species in North America, based on Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data. Although birds frequently are observed outside the breeding range indicated...
Authors
Jill A. Dechant, Marriah L. Sondreal, Douglas H. Johnson, Lawrence D. Igl, Christopher M. Goldade, Melvin P. Nenneman, Betty R. Euliss
Lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) Lesser scaup (Aythya affinis)
No abstract available.
Authors
J. E. Austin, Christine M. Custer, A. D. Afton
Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Clay-colored Sparrow Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Clay-colored Sparrow
Information on the habitat requirements and effects of habitat management on grassland birds were summarized from information in more than 5,500 published and unpublished papers. A range map is provided to indicate the relative densities of the species in North America, based on Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data. Although birds frequently are observed outside the breeding range indicated...
Authors
Jill A. Dechant, Marriah L. Sondreal, Douglas H. Johnson, Lawrence D. Igl, Christopher M. Goldade, Melvin P. Nenneman, Betty R. Euliss