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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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Nesting phenology and success of ring-necked ducks in east-central Maine Nesting phenology and success of ring-necked ducks in east-central Maine

Selected aspects of the nesting biology of Ring-necked Ducks in east-central Maine were studied during 1983-1985 and compared to previous studies. Nesting chronology, clutch size, and hatching success were similar to results reported from previous studies, but nest success was 32-42% lower. Thirty-eight percent of the nests were successful; % of the eggs in successful nests hatched...
Authors
D.G. McAuley, J. R. Longcore

Falcons Falcons

Four species of Falco occur in the northeastern United States. The gyrfalcon is a rare winter visitor. The peregrine falcon federally listed as endangered, is a migrant and through reestablishment is breeding and wintering locally throughout the northeast. The merlin is a migrant and uncommon winter bird. The American kestrel breeds, winters, and migrates in the northeast. A 22-year...
Authors
L.S. Schueck, M.R. Fuller, W.S. Seegar

Tidal and nontidal wetlands of northern Atlantic states Tidal and nontidal wetlands of northern Atlantic states

Summary of availability, habitat use, and management of waterfowl habitat during migration and winter in northern Atlantic states.
Authors
Dennis G. Jorde, J. R. Longcore, P.W. Brown

The shiny cowbird Molothrus bonariensis in the West Indian region--Biogeographical and ecological implications The shiny cowbird Molothrus bonariensis in the West Indian region--Biogeographical and ecological implications

The shiny cowbird (Molthrus bonariensis), an avian brood parasite, is endemic to South America, Trinidad, and Tobago, but during the last 100 years the species has spread through the West Indies. Successful colonization by the shiny cowbird depends on the availablitiy of suitable habitats and host species. As forest fragmentation increases in the West Indies, new hosts, particularly...
Authors
A. Cruz, J. W. Wiley, T.K. Nakamura, W. Post

A coded tracking telemetry system A coded tracking telemetry system

We describe the general characteristics of an automated radio telemetry system designed to operate for prolonged periods on a single frequency. Each transmitter sends a unique coded signal to a receiving system that encodes and records only the appropriater, pre-programmed codes. A record of the time of each reception is stored on diskettes in a micro-computer. This system enables...
Authors
P.W. Howey, W.S. Seegar, M.R. Fuller, K. Titus
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