Publications
This is a list of publications written by Patuxent employees since Patuxent opened in 1939. To search for Patuxent's publications by author or title, please click below to go to the USGS Publication Warehouse.
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The occurrence and status of the horned puffin in the western United States The occurrence and status of the horned puffin in the western United States
No abstract available.
Authors
W. Hoffman, W. Elliot, J. M. Scott
Impacts of chemicals on waterfowl reproduction and survival Impacts of chemicals on waterfowl reproduction and survival
Residues of organochlorine pesticides, PCB's, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals are ubiquitous in the biosphere and are commonly found in tissues and eggs of wild birds. This paper reviews research on the effects of these chemicals, with particular reference to waterfowl. Extensive mortality of waterfowl has occurred in the Gulf Coast region as a result of ingestion of aldrin...
Authors
Donald H. White, L.F. Stickel
Managing wood ducks by population units Managing wood ducks by population units
No abstract available.
Authors
E. Frank Bowers, F.W. Martin
Brown pelicans: Improved reproduction off the southern California coast Brown pelicans: Improved reproduction off the southern California coast
Although still about 30 percent too low for population stability, productivity of California brown pelicans at their two northern colonies has improved significantly since 1971. Numbers of adults breeding probably reflect food supplies and recruitment from more successful colonies to the south, but improving fledging rates (up to 0.9 young per nest in 1974) reflect better egg survival...
Authors
D. W. Anderson, J.R. Jehl, R.W. Risebrough, L.A. Woods, L.R. DeWeese, W.G. Edgecomb
The age at first flight for young American ospreys The age at first flight for young American ospreys
No abstract available.
Authors
Vernon D. Stotts, Charles J. Henny
Yet another instance of bat versus ant Yet another instance of bat versus ant
No abstract available.
Authors
R. H. Pine, D. R. Clark, T. Lufriu
Distribution in states and counties of waterfowl species harvested during 1961-70 hunting seasons Distribution in states and counties of waterfowl species harvested during 1961-70 hunting seasons
No abstract available.
Authors
S.M. Carney, M.F. Sorensen, E.M. Martin
The natural history of Lisianski Island, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands The natural history of Lisianski Island, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
No abstract available.
Authors
R. B. Clapp, W. O. Wirtz
The band-tailed pigeon in Utah: Results of the Utah segment of the four corners cooperative band-tailed pigeon investigation The band-tailed pigeon in Utah: Results of the Utah segment of the four corners cooperative band-tailed pigeon investigation
No abstract available.
Authors
J.C. Pederson, D.H. Nish
An experimental translocation of the eastern timber wolf An experimental translocation of the eastern timber wolf
No abstract available.
Authors
T.F. Weise, W. L. Robinson, R.A. Hook, L.D. Mech
[Book review] The View from Hawk Mountain, by Michael Harwood [Book review] The View from Hawk Mountain, by Michael Harwood
No abstract available.
Authors
C.S. Robbins
First experiments with capturing golden eagles by helicopter First experiments with capturing golden eagles by helicopter
No abstract available.
Authors
D. H. Ellis