Publications
USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center staff publish results of their research in USGS series reports and in peer-reviewed journals. Publication links are below. Information on all USGS publications can be found at the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Tundra swan habitat preferences during migration in North Dakota Tundra swan habitat preferences during migration in North Dakota
I studied tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus columbianus) habitat preference in North Dakota during autumn migration, 1988-89. Many thousand tundra swans stop in the Prairie Pothole region during autumn migration, but swan resource use has not been quantified. I examined habitat preference in relation to an index of sago pondweed (Potamogeton pectinatus) presence, extent of open water, and...
Authors
Susan L. Earnst
Restoration of lesser snow geese to East Asia: a North Pacific Rim conservation project Restoration of lesser snow geese to East Asia: a North Pacific Rim conservation project
No abstract available.
Authors
John Y. Takekawa, D. L. Orthmeyer, Masayuki Kurechi, Yutaka Sabano, E. Syroechkovsky, K.E. Litvin, Vasily V. Baranyuk, A.V. Andreev
[Book review] For everything there is a season: the sequence of natural events in the Grand Teton-Yellowstone area, by F. C. Craighead, Jr. [Book review] For everything there is a season: the sequence of natural events in the Grand Teton-Yellowstone area, by F. C. Craighead, Jr.
Review of: For everything there is a season : the sequence of natural events in the Grand Teton-Yellowstone area. F. C. Craighead. 1994. Falcon Press. 206 pp. ISBN: 1560441879.
Authors
Rolf R. Koford
Changing patterns of goose harvest on California public hunting areas Changing patterns of goose harvest on California public hunting areas
No abstract available.
Authors
J. P. Fleskes, J.M. Hicks, D.S. Gilmer, D.R. Yparraguirre
Bird censuses 126-131: Kentucky bluegrass prairie and mixed prairies I-V Bird censuses 126-131: Kentucky bluegrass prairie and mixed prairies I-V
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
Douglas H. Johnson, M.D. Schwartz
Birds of an unnatural prairie Birds of an unnatural prairie
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Authors
Douglas H. Johnson
Movements and habitat use of mallard broods in northeastern California Movements and habitat use of mallard broods in northeastern California
To increase recruitment of mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), wildlife managers must understand the habitat and space needs of mallard broods. During 1989-90, we examined the movements, home range, and habitat use of 27 radio-marked mallard broods on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California. Twelve of the 27 broods made 22 relocation movements (>1,000 m in 24 hr) in the first week...
Authors
David M. Mauser, Susan I. Jarvi, David S. Gilmer
Survival of radio-marked mallard ducklings in northeastern California Survival of radio-marked mallard ducklings in northeastern California
Estimates of duckling survival are necessary to accurately assess recruitment of mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), yet few reliable estimates exist. During 1988-90, we estimated survival rates for 127 radio-marked mallard ducklings from 64 broods on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California. In 1988, we restricted the survival estimate to the first 10 days post-hatch (S = 0.18, SE...
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David M. Mauser, Robert L. Jarvis, David S. Gilmer
Wildlife habitat management on the northern prairie landscape Wildlife habitat management on the northern prairie landscape
The northern prairie landscape has changed dramatically within the past century as a result of settlement by Europeans. Natural ecosystems have been disrupted and wildlife populations greatly altered. Natural resource agencies control only limited areas within the landscape, which they cannot manage independently of privately owned lands. Wildlife managers need first to set quantifiable...
Authors
Douglas H. Johnson, Susan D. Haseltine, Lewis M. Cowardin
A glossary for avian conservation biology A glossary for avian conservation biology
This glossary provides standard definitions for many of the terms used in avian conservation biology. We compiled these definitions to assist communication among researchers, managers, and others involved in the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Program, also known as Partners in Flight. We used existing glossaries and recent literature to prepare this glossary. The cited sources...
Authors
Rolf R. Koford, J.B. Dunning, C. A. Ribic, D.M. Finch
Nesting waterfowl and other water birds on islands in western Minnesota Nesting waterfowl and other water birds on islands in western Minnesota
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
J. T. Lokemoen
Early history of the North Dakota Natural Science Society Early history of the North Dakota Natural Science Society
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
J. T. Lokemoen