Concentrations of metals in blood and feathers of nestling ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) in Chesapeake and Delaware Bays
January 1, 2008
In 2000, 2001, and 2002, blood and feather samples were collected from 40–45-day-old nestling ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) from Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay and River. Concentrations of 18 metals, metalloids, and other elements were determined in these samples by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy, and Hg concentrations were measured by cold vapor atomic absorption spectroscopy. When compared to concurrent reference areas (South, West, and Rhode Rivers), mean As and Hg concentrations in blood were greater (p
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Concentrations of metals in blood and feathers of nestling ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) in Chesapeake and Delaware Bays |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00244-007-9004-6 |
| Authors | Barnett A. Rattner, N. H. Golden, P. C. Toschik, P. C. McGowan, T. W. Custer |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology |
| Index ID | 5224821 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |