Publications
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Chaparral fuel modification: what do we know --- and need to know? Chaparral fuel modification: what do we know --- and need to know?
No abstract available.
Authors
Jon E. Keeley
Rana boylii Baird 1854, Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Rana boylii Baird 1854, Foothill Yellow-legged Frog
No abstract available at this time
Authors
Gary M. Fellers
Fire Effects on the Point Reyes Mountain Beaver (Aplodontia rufa phaea) Fire Effects on the Point Reyes Mountain Beaver (Aplodontia rufa phaea)
No abstract available at this time
Authors
Gary M. Fellers, David Pratt, Jennifer L. Griffin
Evaluation of current population indices for band-tailed pigeons Evaluation of current population indices for band-tailed pigeons
There is no formal population survey specifically designed to index population abundance of band-tailed pigeons (Patagioenas fasciata) throughout their range. Data from the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), Washington and Oregon Mineral-Site (WAORMS) surveys, and Washington Call Count (WACC) survey offer evidence of long-term population decline. We investigated the potential to augment BBS...
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Michael L. Casazza, Julie L. Yee, Michael R. Miller, Dennis L. Orthmeyer, Daniel R. Yparraguirre, Robert L. Jarvis, Cory T. Overton
Batrachoseps pacificus (Cope, 1865), Channel Islands Slender Salamander Batrachoseps pacificus (Cope, 1865), Channel Islands Slender Salamander
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Robert W. Hansen, David B. Wake, Gary M. Fellers
Southwestern willow flycatcher breeding site and territory summary - 2003 Southwestern willow flycatcher breeding site and territory summary - 2003
No abstract available at this time
Authors
S.L. Durst, M. K. Sogge, A.B. Smith, S. O Williams, B.E. Kus, S.J. Sferra
Change in area of winter-flooded and dry rice in the northern Central Valley of California determined by satellite imagery Change in area of winter-flooded and dry rice in the northern Central Valley of California determined by satellite imagery
No abstract available.
Authors
J. P. Fleskes, W.M. Perry, K.L. Petrik, R. Spell, F. Reid
NO news is no new news NO news is no new news
In the paper ‘NO News’, Preston et al. (2004) make a number of erroneous assumptions regarding nitrogen oxide chemistry. These authors also present some very significant misinterpretations of previous research into the effects of various nitrogen oxides on germination of post-fire followers. Methodological differences between the study by Preston et al. (2004) and previous work are also
Authors
C. J. Fotheringham, Jon E. Keeley
Spring migration of northern pintails from California's Central Valley wintering area tracked by satellite telemetry: Routes, timing, and destinations Spring migration of northern pintails from California's Central Valley wintering area tracked by satellite telemetry: Routes, timing, and destinations
We used satellite transmitters to track the 2000–2003 spring migrations of adult female Northern Pintails (Anas acuta L., 1758) from California's Central Valley, USA. PTT-tagged Pintails departed during late February to mid-March, and 77%–87% stopped first in the region of south-central Oregon, extreme northwestern Nevada, and northeastern California (SONEC). Subsequently, most Pintails...
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M. R. Miller, John Y. Takekawa, J. P. Fleskes, D.L. Orthmeyer, Michael L. Casazza, W.M. Perry
Clemmys marmorata (Pacific Pond Turtle) diet Clemmys marmorata (Pacific Pond Turtle) diet
No abstract available.
Authors
M.R. Jennings, R. L. Hothem
Alien plant dynamics following fire in Mediterranean-climate California shrublands Alien plant dynamics following fire in Mediterranean-climate California shrublands
Over 75 species of alien plants were recorded during the first five years after fire in southern California shrublands, most of which were European annuals. Both cover and richness of aliens varied between years and plant association. Alien cover was lowest in the first postfire year in all plant associations and remained low during succession in chaparral but increased in sage scrub...
Authors
Jon E. Keeley, M. Baer-Keeley, C. J. Fotheringham
Predator removal and nesting waterbird success at San Francisco Bay, California Predator removal and nesting waterbird success at San Francisco Bay, California
The efficacy of long-term predator removal in urbanized areas is poorly understood. The impact of predation on ground-nesting waterbirds, as well as predator abundance and composition in predator removal versus non-removal or reference sites were examined at South San Francisco Bay. The success of natural nests and predator activity was monitored using track plates, trip cameras, wire...
Authors
Anne M. Meckstroth, A. Keith Miles