A method for trapping breeding adult American Oystercatchers
January 1, 2005
We present an efficient and effective method for trapping adult, breeding American Oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) that minimizes disturbance to nesting birds and the risk of trapping injuries. We used a remote controlled mechanical decoy to lure territorial adults to a leg-hold noose-mat trap. We trapped 25 birds over two seasons and were successful on 54% of our trapping attempts in 2003. We only trapped birds before the breeding season or between nesting attempts to reduce nest-site disturbance.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2005 |
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Title | A method for trapping breeding adult American Oystercatchers |
DOI | 10.1648/0273-8570-76.1.46 |
Authors | Conor P. McGowan, Theodore R. Simons |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
Index ID | 70028011 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Coop Res Unit Atlanta |