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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Population irruption of the least weasel (Mustela nivalis) in east central North Dakota Population irruption of the least weasel (Mustela nivalis) in east central North Dakota
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
J. T. Lokemoen, K.F. Higgins
Waterfowl nesting on interstate highway right-of-way in North Dakota Waterfowl nesting on interstate highway right-of-way in North Dakota
We studied 630 acres of roadside along 23 miles of Interstate 94 in Stutsman County, North Dakota, to assess wildlife values of highway rights-of-way. We found 422 duck nests that had an overall success of 57 percent in 1968, 1969, and 1970. Mammalian predators were responsible for 85 percent of the destroyed nests. To test the effect of mowing on duck nest initiation and success...
Authors
R.B. Oetting, J.F. Cassel
A device for monitoring radio-marked animals A device for monitoring radio-marked animals
A simple, portable, and economical recording system consisting of a receiver, signal conditioner, recorder, and power source is described. The system was designed to monitor the signal strength from a radio-marked animal at a particular location. Information is stored on recorder chart paper. Radio-marked ducks have been successfully monitored at nest sites, potholes, and other locations...
Authors
D.S. Gilmer, V.B. Kuechle, I.J. Ball
Application of remote sensing techniques for appraising changes in wildlife habitat Application of remote sensing techniques for appraising changes in wildlife habitat
An attempt was made to investigate the potential of airborne, multispectral, line scanner data acquisition and computer-implemented automatic recognition techniques for providing useful information about waterfowl breeding habitat in North Dakota. The spectral characteristics of the components of a landscape containing waterfowl habitat can be detected with airborne scanners. By...
Authors
Harvey K. Nelson, Albert T. Klett, John E. Johnston
Cowbird parasitism of an upland plover nest Cowbird parasitism of an upland plover nest
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
K.F. Higgins
Use of stock ponds by breeding waterfowl and other water birds in Stanley County, South Dakota Use of stock ponds by breeding waterfowl and other water birds in Stanley County, South Dakota
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
J. T. Lokemoen
Birds observed in North Dakota during the winter of 1970-71 Birds observed in North Dakota during the winter of 1970-71
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Authors
J. T. Lokemoen, P. F. Springer
Classification of natural ponds and lakes in the glaciated prairie region Classification of natural ponds and lakes in the glaciated prairie region
The wetland classification system for the United States adopted by the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife in 1953 is described by Martin et al (1953) and by Shaw and Fredine (1956). That classification has been followed by many biologists in recent years and is especially useful in categorizing in a general manner the wetlands throughout the country over a span of years. It has...
Authors
Robert E. Stewart, Harold A. Kantrud
Duck mortality caused by wind Duck mortality caused by wind
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Authors
H.A. Kantrud
Natural mortality among cliff swallows Natural mortality among cliff swallows
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Authors
H.A. Kantrud
Surf scoter in North Dakota Surf scoter in North Dakota
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Authors
H.A. Kantrud