Publications
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Herons in North America, Central America and the West Indies Herons in North America, Central America and the West Indies
No abstract available.
Authors
Robert W. Butler, J.A. Kushlan, I.J. Davidson
The role of helicopters in seabird censusing The role of helicopters in seabird censusing
The advantages and disadvantages of fixed-wing, helicopter, photographic, vidoegraphic, and ground-count methods of surveying and censusing seabirds are described and compared. Critical terminology is distinguished, and use of small helicopters with multiple, trained observers is firmly recommended for work with diurnal, non-burrow-nesting seabirds in the West Indies and elsewhere...
Authors
P. A. Buckley, F. G. Buckley
Manual of Avian Medicine Manual of Avian Medicine
No abstract available.
Authors
Glenn H. Olsen, S.E. Orosz
Monitoring in North America: A brief history Monitoring in North America: A brief history
No abstract available.
Authors
C.S. Robbins
Atlantic Flyway review: Piedmont-Coastal Plain, Region IV, Fall 1999: Patuxent powerline right-of-way (390-0764) Atlantic Flyway review: Piedmont-Coastal Plain, Region IV, Fall 1999: Patuxent powerline right-of-way (390-0764)
Fall 1999 was among the poorest seasons in this banding station's 20 years of operation. Record high capture totals were set for only two species: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (41 individuals captured, none banded; previous high 21) and White-breasted Nuthatch (two individuals banded; previous high, one). The only other species that stood out as being unusually numerous was Blackpoll...
Authors
Deanna K. Dawson
Atlantic Flyway review: Piedmont-Coastal Plain, Region IV, Fall 1999 Atlantic Flyway review: Piedmont-Coastal Plain, Region IV, Fall 1999
In a slight reorganization, the Mount Nebo station in the mountains of western Maryland near Oakland was moved to Region III (Western Ridge), in exchange for Lakeshore Estates in Leon County, Florida, which we welcome to Region IV. This was the year of the hurricane in Region IV, with the majority of stations commenting on summer drought, persistent easterly winds, or hurricanes. Nine of...
Authors
Chandler S. Robbins
Effects of the mosquito larvicide GB-1111 on mallard and bobwhite embryos Effects of the mosquito larvicide GB-1111 on mallard and bobwhite embryos
Golden Bear Oil or GB-1111 is a petroleum distillate that is used throughout the United States as a larvicide for mosquito pupae. The oil forms a barrier at the air-water interface, which suffocates air-breathing insects. There are few published studies on non-target effects of GB-1111 but the product label warns that ?GB-1111 is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.? Fertile eggs...
Authors
W. H. Stickel
Spring brings hope for native plants Spring brings hope for native plants
No abstract available.
Authors
R.S. Hammerschlag
Habitat management for wintering American Woodcock in the southeastern United States Habitat management for wintering American Woodcock in the southeastern United States
Although much information has been gathered on American woodcock (Scolopax minor) wintering east of the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, that information has not been compiled into a single source assembled for land managers. The objectives of this paper are to pose a few important questions that should be addressed before implementing a land management plan and to briefly review some...
Authors
D.G. Krementz
Reflections on heron conservation Reflections on heron conservation
No abstract available.
Authors
J.A. Kushlan, H. Hafner