Publications
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Migration chronology and distribution of redheads on the lower Laguna Madre, Texas Migration chronology and distribution of redheads on the lower Laguna Madre, Texas
An estimated 80% of redheads (Aythya americana) winter on the Laguna Madre of southern Texas and Mexico. Because there have been profound changes in the Laguna Madre over the past three decades and the area is facing increasing industrial and recreational development, we studied the winter distribution and habitat requirements of redheads during two winters (1987-1988 and 1988-1989) on...
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Christine M. Custer, T. W. Custer, P.J. Zwank
A review of factors potentially limiting the growth of American black duck populations A review of factors potentially limiting the growth of American black duck populations
No abstract available.
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M.J. Conroy, D.G. Krementz
An analysis of band recovery distributions from spring and pre-season banding of American Black Ducks An analysis of band recovery distributions from spring and pre-season banding of American Black Ducks
No abstract available.
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S.T. Kelly, J.R. Sauer, Diane S. Chu, G.W. Pendleton
Amphibians and reptiles of the upper Rio Comainas, Cordillera del Condor Amphibians and reptiles of the upper Rio Comainas, Cordillera del Condor
No abstract available.
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R.P. Reynolds, J. Icochea
A spatially-explicit modelling environment for evaluating deer management strategies A spatially-explicit modelling environment for evaluating deer management strategies
No abstract available.
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K.L. Risenhoover, H.B. Underwood, W. Yan, J.L. Cooke
Effects of flooding croplands in winter on water quality in the Mississippi delta Effects of flooding croplands in winter on water quality in the Mississippi delta
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S.W. Manley, R.M. Kaminski, S.H. Schoenholtz, P. Rodrigue, K. J. Reinecke
Carolina chickadee 'incubates' eggless nest Carolina chickadee 'incubates' eggless nest
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R. B. Clapp
Effectiveness of mitigation measures with constructed forested wetlands in Maryland Effectiveness of mitigation measures with constructed forested wetlands in Maryland
Intensive research on six constructed forested wetlands in Central Maryland was conducted in 1993-1996 to determine success of these habitats as functional forested wetlands for wildlife. Areas studied ranged in size from 2 to 35 acres and were constructed by private companies under contract with three mitigation agencies. Adjacent natural forested wetlands were used as reference sites...
Authors
Matthew C. Perry
Another instance of a Carolina chickadee laying eggs in two nests Another instance of a Carolina chickadee laying eggs in two nests
No abstract available.
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R. B. Clapp, A.C. Mellinger
Reproduction of black-crowned night-herons related to predation and contaminants in Oregon and Washington, USA Reproduction of black-crowned night-herons related to predation and contaminants in Oregon and Washington, USA
We studied reproductive characteristics of Black-crowned Night-Herons (Nycticorax nycticorax) at four colonies in south central Washington and one colony in north central Oregon in 1991. Nest success, adjusted using the Mayfield method, was significantly different between colonies and ranged from 12-84% to hatching and 12-73% to 14 days post-hatching. The mean number of young surviving...
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L. J. Blus, Barnett A. Rattner, M. J. Melancon, Charles J. Henny
Secondary poisoning of kestrels by white phosphorus Secondary poisoning of kestrels by white phosphorus
Since 1982, extensive waterfowl mortality due to white phosphorous (P4) has been observed at Eagle River Flats, a tidal marsh near Anchorage, Alaska. Ducks and swans that ingest P4 pellets become lethargic and may display severe convulsions. Intoxicated waterfowl attract raptors and gulls that feed on dead or dying birds. To determine if avian predators can be affected by secondary...
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Donald W. Sparling, Nicholas E. Federoff