A device for simultaneously measuring nest attendance and nest temperature in waterfowl
January 1, 1995
Previous studies of waterfowl have measured nest attendance and nest temperature separately using a variety of methods. A device was developed that monitors nest attendance and temperature simultaneously. The device consists of an artificial egg with a microswitch that records nest attendance and a thermistor probe that records temperature. Data are stored in a single-channel data logger. The device described measures the length of incubation breaks, and nest cooling and warming rates.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Title | A device for simultaneously measuring nest attendance and nest temperature in waterfowl |
| Authors | Paul L. Flint, Margaret C. MacCluskie |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| Index ID | 70184246 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Alaska Science Center; Alaska Science Center Biology WTEB |