Daniel Esler, Ph.D. (Former Employee)
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Effects of predation by sea ducks on clam abundance in soft-bottom intertidal habitats Effects of predation by sea ducks on clam abundance in soft-bottom intertidal habitats
Recent studies have documented strong, top-down predation effects of sea ducks on mussel populations in rocky intertidal communities. However, the impact of these gregarious predators in soft-bottom communities has been largely unexplored. We evaluated effects of predation by wintering surf scoters Melanitta perspicillata and white-winged scoters M. fusca on clam populations in soft...
Authors
Tyler Lewis, Daniel Esler, W. Sean Boyd
Ovarian follicle dynamics of female Greater Scaup during egg production Ovarian follicle dynamics of female Greater Scaup during egg production
Studies of female waterfowl nutrient reserve use during egg production require a precise understanding of ovarian follicle dynamics to correctly interpret breeding status, and, therefore, derive proper inference. Concerns over numerical declines of North American scaup have increased the need to better understand the role of female condition in reproductive performance. We quantified...
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Kristen B. Gorman, Paul L. Flint, Daniel Esler, T.D. Williams
Inflammatory reaction to fabric collars from percutaneous antennas attached to intracoelomic radio transmitters implanted in harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) Inflammatory reaction to fabric collars from percutaneous antennas attached to intracoelomic radio transmitters implanted in harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus)
In wild birds implanted intracoelomically with radio transmitters, a synthetic fabric collar placed around the base of a percutaneous antenna is believed to function as a barrier to contamination of the coelom. We examined 13 fabric collars recovered from percutaneous antennas of radio transmitters implanted intracoelomically in harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) 12 months...
Authors
Daniel M. Mulcahy, K.A. Burek, Daniel Esler
Proximate composition, energetic value, and relative abundance of prey fish from the inshore eastern Bering Sea: Implications for piscivorous predators Proximate composition, energetic value, and relative abundance of prey fish from the inshore eastern Bering Sea: Implications for piscivorous predators
Changing ocean conditions and subsequent shifts in forage fish communities have been linked to numerical declines of some piscivorous marine birds and mammals in the North Pacific. However, limited information about fish communities is available for some regions, including nearshore waters of the eastern Bering Sea, where many piscivores reside. We determined proximate composition and...
Authors
J.R. Ball, Daniel Esler, Joel A. Schmutz
Genetic and demographic criteria for defining population units for conservation: The value of clear messages Genetic and demographic criteria for defining population units for conservation: The value of clear messages
In a recent paper on Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) interannual site fidelity (Iverson et al. 2004), we concluded that wintering populations were demographically structured at a finer geographic scale than that at which genetic differentiation was observed and that conservation efforts should recognize this degree of demographic independence. In a critique of our study...
Authors
Daniel Esler, S. A. Iverson, D.J. Rizzolo
Comparison of the effects and performance of four types of radiotransmitters for use with scoters Comparison of the effects and performance of four types of radiotransmitters for use with scoters
Radiotransmitters are widely used in wildlife ecology, often providing data that cannot be collected using other methods. However, negative effects have been associated with the use of transmitters for some species. We evaluated the effects and performance of 4 radiotransmitter types for use with surf and white-winged scoters (Melanitta perspicillata and M. fusca): COEXT-coelomically...
Authors
S. A. Iverson, W. S. Boyd, Daniel Esler, D.M. Mulcahy, Timothy D. Bowman
Non-USGS Publications**
Agüero, M. L., P. G. Borboroglu, and D. Esler. 2014. Trophic ecology of breeding white-headed steamerduck (Tachyeres leucocephalus). Waterbirds 37:88-93.
Hogan, D., D. Esler, and J. E. Thompson. 2013. Duration and Phenology of Remigial Molt of Barrow's Goldeneye. Condor 115 (4):762-768
Palm, E. C., D. Esler, E. M. Anderson, T. D. Williams, and M. T. Wilson. 2013. Variation in physiology and energy management of wintering white-winged scoters in relation to local habitat conditions. Condor 115 (4) :750-761.
Hogan, D., D. Esler, and J. E. Thompson. 2013. Variation in body mass and foraging effort of Barrow’s goldeneyes (Bucephala islandica) during remigial molt. Auk 130 (2):313-322.
Palm, E. C., D. Esler, E. M. Anderson, T. D. Williams, O. P. Love, and M. T. Wilson. 2013. Baseline corticosterone in wintering marine birds: methodological considerations and ecological patterns. Physiological and Biochemical. Zoology 86 (3):346-353.
Hogan, D., J. E. Thompson, and D. Esler. 2013. Survival of Barrow’s goldeneyes during remigial molt and fall staging. Journal of Wildlife Management 77:701-706.
Heath, J. P., W. A. Montevecchi, and D. Esler. 2012. A method for quantifying consistency in animal distributions using survey data. PLoS One 7(9): e44353.
Palm, E. C., D. Esler, E. M. Anderson, and M. T. Wilson. 2012. Geographic and temporal variation in diet of wintering white-winged scoters. Waterbirds 35 (4):577-589.
Federer, R., T. Hollmén, D. Esler, and M. J. Wooller. 2012. Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope discrimination factors for quantifying spectacled eider nutrient allocation to egg production. Condor 114:726-732.
Agüero, M. L., P. G. Borboroglu, and D. Esler. 2012. Distribution and abundance of Chubut steamerducks: an endemic species to central Patagonia, Argentina. Bird Conservation International 22:307-315.
Hogan, D., J. E. Thompson, D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2011. Discovery of important postbreeding sites for Barrow’s goldeneye in the boreal transition zone of Alberta. Waterbirds 34(3):261-268.
Takekawa, J. Y., S. W. De La Cruz, M. T. Wilson, E. C. Palm, J. Yee, D. R. Nyeswander, J. R. Evenson, J. M. Eadie, D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, and D. H. Ward. 2011. Breeding distribution and ecology of Pacific coast surf scoters. Pages 41-64 in J.V. Wells, editor. Boreal Birds of North America: a hemispheric view of their conservation links and significance. Studies in Avian Biology (Number 41). University of California Press, Berkeley.
Agüero, M. L., P. G. Borboroglu, and D. Esler. 2010. Breeding habitat attributes and nest site selection of Chubut steamerducks in Patagonia, Argentina. Emu 110:302-306.
Federer, R., T. Hollmén, D. Esler, M. J. Wooller, and S. W. Wang. 2010. Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope discrimination factors from diet to blood plasma, cellular blood, feathers, and adipose fatty acids in spectacled eiders (Somateria fischeri). Canadian Journal of Zoology 88(9): 866-874.
Esler, D., and J. C. Bond. 2010. Cross-seasonal dynamics in body mass of male harlequin ducks: a strategy for meeting costs of reproduction. Canadian Journal of Zoology 88:224-230.
Iverson, S. A., and D. Esler. 2010. Harlequin duck population dynamics following the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill: assessing injury and projecting a timeline to recovery. Ecological Applications 20:1993-2006.
Esler, D., and S. A. Iverson. 2010. Female harlequin duck winter survival 11 to 14 years after the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Journal of Wildlife Management 74(3):471-478.
Anderson, E. M., J. R. Lovvorn, D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, and K. C. Stick. 2009. Using predator distributions, diet, and condition to evaluate seasonal foraging sites: sea ducks and herring spawn. Marine Ecology Progress Series 386:287-302.
Bond, J. C., S. A. Iverson, N. B. MacCallum, C. M. Smith, H. J. Bruner, and D. Esler. 2009. Variation in breeding season survival of female harlequin ducks. Journal of Wildlife Management 73: 965-972.
De La Cruz, S. W., J. Y. Takekawa, M. T. Wilson, D. R. Nysewander, J. R. Evenson, D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, and D. H. Ward. 2009. Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) spring migration routes and chronology: A synthesis of Pacific coast studies. Canadian Journal of Zoology 87:1069-1086.
LeBourdais, S. V., R. C. Ydenberg, and D. Esler. 2009. Fish and harlequin ducks compete on breeding streams. Canadian Journal of Zoology 87(1): 31-40.
Gorman, K. B., D. Esler, R. L. Walzem, and T. D. Williams. 2009. Plasma yolk precursor dynamics during egg production by female greater scaup (Aythya marila): characterization and indices of reproductive state. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 82(4): 372-381.
Žydelis, R., D. Esler, M. Kirk, and W. S. Boyd. 2009. Effects of off-bottom shellfish aquaculture on winter habitat use by molluscivorous sea ducks. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 19:34-42.
Bond, J. C., D. Esler, and T. D. Williams. 2008. Breeding propensity of female harlequin ducks. Journal of Wildlife Management 72(6):1388-1393.
Lok, E. K., M. Kirk, D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2008. Movements of pre-migratory surf and white-winged scoters in response to Pacific herring spawn. Waterbirds 31:385-393.
Bond, J.C., and D. Esler. 2008. Bill entanglement in subcutaneously-anchored radio transmitters on harlequin ducks. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 120(3): 599-602.
Gorman, K. B., D. Esler, P. L. Flint, and T. D. Williams. 2008. Nutrient reserve dynamics during egg production by female greater scaup (Aythya marila): relationships with timing of reproduction. Auk 125:384-394.
Lewis, T. L., D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2008. Foraging behaviors of surf and white-winged scoters in relation to clam density: inferring food availability and habitat quality. Auk 125:149-157.
Kirk, M., D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2007. Foraging effort of surf scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) wintering in a spatially and temporally variable prey landscape. Canadian Journal of Zoology 85(12): 1207-1215.
Kirk, M., D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2007. Morphology and density of mussels on natural and aquaculture structure habitats: implications for sea duck predators. Marine Ecology Progress Series 346:179-187.
Bond, J. C., D. Esler, and K. A. Hobson. 2007. Isotopic evidence for sources of nutrients allocated to clutch formation by harlequin ducks. Condor 109:698-704.
Iverson, S. A., and D. Esler. 2007. Survival of female harlequin ducks during wing molt. Journal of Wildlife Management 71:1220-1224.
Bond, J. C., and D. Esler. 2006. Nutrient acquisition by female harlequin ducks prior to migration and reproduction: evidence for body mass optimization. Canadian Journal of Zoology 84: 1223-1229.
Žydelis, R., D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, D. Lacroix, and M. Kirk. 2006. Habitat use by wintering surf and white-winged scoters: effects of environmental attributes and shellfish aquaculture. Journal of Wildlife Management 70(6):1754-1762.
Iverson, S. A., and D. Esler. 2006. Site fidelity and the demographic implications of winter movements by a migratory bird, the harlequin duck. Journal of Avian Biology 37:219-228.
Lewis, T. L., D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, and R. Žydelis. 2005. Nocturnal foraging behavior of wintering surf scoters and white-winged scoters. Condor 107:636-646.
Lacroix, D. L., W. S. Boyd, D. Esler, M. Kirk, T. L. Lewis, and S. Lipovsky. 2005. Surf scoters aggregate in association with ephemerally abundant polychaetes. Marine Ornithology 33:61-63.
Žydelis, R., and D. Esler. 2005. Response of wintering Steller’s eiders to herring spawn. Waterbirds 28:344-350.
Iverson, S. A., D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2003. Plumage characteristics as an indicator of age class in the surf scoter. Waterbirds 26:56-61.
Weller, M. W., K. C. Jensen, E. J. Taylor, M. Miller, K. S. Bollinger, D. V. Derksen, D. Esler, and C. Markon. 1994. Assessment of shoreline vegetation in relation to use by molting black brant on the Alaska coastal plain. Biological Conservation 70:219 225.
Esler, D. 1992. Habitat use by piscivorous birds on a power plant cooling reservoir. Journal of Field Ornithology 63:241 249.
Esler, D. 1990. Avian community responses to hydrilla invasion. Wilson Bulletin 102:427 440.
Esler, D. 1990. Waterfowl habitat use on a Texas reservoir with hydrilla. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. 44:390 400.
Esler, D. 1989. An assessment of American coot herbivory of hydrilla. Journal of Wildlife Management 53:1147 1149.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
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Effects of predation by sea ducks on clam abundance in soft-bottom intertidal habitats Effects of predation by sea ducks on clam abundance in soft-bottom intertidal habitats
Recent studies have documented strong, top-down predation effects of sea ducks on mussel populations in rocky intertidal communities. However, the impact of these gregarious predators in soft-bottom communities has been largely unexplored. We evaluated effects of predation by wintering surf scoters Melanitta perspicillata and white-winged scoters M. fusca on clam populations in soft...
Authors
Tyler Lewis, Daniel Esler, W. Sean Boyd
Ovarian follicle dynamics of female Greater Scaup during egg production Ovarian follicle dynamics of female Greater Scaup during egg production
Studies of female waterfowl nutrient reserve use during egg production require a precise understanding of ovarian follicle dynamics to correctly interpret breeding status, and, therefore, derive proper inference. Concerns over numerical declines of North American scaup have increased the need to better understand the role of female condition in reproductive performance. We quantified...
Authors
Kristen B. Gorman, Paul L. Flint, Daniel Esler, T.D. Williams
Inflammatory reaction to fabric collars from percutaneous antennas attached to intracoelomic radio transmitters implanted in harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) Inflammatory reaction to fabric collars from percutaneous antennas attached to intracoelomic radio transmitters implanted in harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus)
In wild birds implanted intracoelomically with radio transmitters, a synthetic fabric collar placed around the base of a percutaneous antenna is believed to function as a barrier to contamination of the coelom. We examined 13 fabric collars recovered from percutaneous antennas of radio transmitters implanted intracoelomically in harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) 12 months...
Authors
Daniel M. Mulcahy, K.A. Burek, Daniel Esler
Proximate composition, energetic value, and relative abundance of prey fish from the inshore eastern Bering Sea: Implications for piscivorous predators Proximate composition, energetic value, and relative abundance of prey fish from the inshore eastern Bering Sea: Implications for piscivorous predators
Changing ocean conditions and subsequent shifts in forage fish communities have been linked to numerical declines of some piscivorous marine birds and mammals in the North Pacific. However, limited information about fish communities is available for some regions, including nearshore waters of the eastern Bering Sea, where many piscivores reside. We determined proximate composition and...
Authors
J.R. Ball, Daniel Esler, Joel A. Schmutz
Genetic and demographic criteria for defining population units for conservation: The value of clear messages Genetic and demographic criteria for defining population units for conservation: The value of clear messages
In a recent paper on Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) interannual site fidelity (Iverson et al. 2004), we concluded that wintering populations were demographically structured at a finer geographic scale than that at which genetic differentiation was observed and that conservation efforts should recognize this degree of demographic independence. In a critique of our study...
Authors
Daniel Esler, S. A. Iverson, D.J. Rizzolo
Comparison of the effects and performance of four types of radiotransmitters for use with scoters Comparison of the effects and performance of four types of radiotransmitters for use with scoters
Radiotransmitters are widely used in wildlife ecology, often providing data that cannot be collected using other methods. However, negative effects have been associated with the use of transmitters for some species. We evaluated the effects and performance of 4 radiotransmitter types for use with surf and white-winged scoters (Melanitta perspicillata and M. fusca): COEXT-coelomically...
Authors
S. A. Iverson, W. S. Boyd, Daniel Esler, D.M. Mulcahy, Timothy D. Bowman
Non-USGS Publications**
Agüero, M. L., P. G. Borboroglu, and D. Esler. 2014. Trophic ecology of breeding white-headed steamerduck (Tachyeres leucocephalus). Waterbirds 37:88-93.
Hogan, D., D. Esler, and J. E. Thompson. 2013. Duration and Phenology of Remigial Molt of Barrow's Goldeneye. Condor 115 (4):762-768
Palm, E. C., D. Esler, E. M. Anderson, T. D. Williams, and M. T. Wilson. 2013. Variation in physiology and energy management of wintering white-winged scoters in relation to local habitat conditions. Condor 115 (4) :750-761.
Hogan, D., D. Esler, and J. E. Thompson. 2013. Variation in body mass and foraging effort of Barrow’s goldeneyes (Bucephala islandica) during remigial molt. Auk 130 (2):313-322.
Palm, E. C., D. Esler, E. M. Anderson, T. D. Williams, O. P. Love, and M. T. Wilson. 2013. Baseline corticosterone in wintering marine birds: methodological considerations and ecological patterns. Physiological and Biochemical. Zoology 86 (3):346-353.
Hogan, D., J. E. Thompson, and D. Esler. 2013. Survival of Barrow’s goldeneyes during remigial molt and fall staging. Journal of Wildlife Management 77:701-706.
Heath, J. P., W. A. Montevecchi, and D. Esler. 2012. A method for quantifying consistency in animal distributions using survey data. PLoS One 7(9): e44353.
Palm, E. C., D. Esler, E. M. Anderson, and M. T. Wilson. 2012. Geographic and temporal variation in diet of wintering white-winged scoters. Waterbirds 35 (4):577-589.
Federer, R., T. Hollmén, D. Esler, and M. J. Wooller. 2012. Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope discrimination factors for quantifying spectacled eider nutrient allocation to egg production. Condor 114:726-732.
Agüero, M. L., P. G. Borboroglu, and D. Esler. 2012. Distribution and abundance of Chubut steamerducks: an endemic species to central Patagonia, Argentina. Bird Conservation International 22:307-315.
Hogan, D., J. E. Thompson, D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2011. Discovery of important postbreeding sites for Barrow’s goldeneye in the boreal transition zone of Alberta. Waterbirds 34(3):261-268.
Takekawa, J. Y., S. W. De La Cruz, M. T. Wilson, E. C. Palm, J. Yee, D. R. Nyeswander, J. R. Evenson, J. M. Eadie, D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, and D. H. Ward. 2011. Breeding distribution and ecology of Pacific coast surf scoters. Pages 41-64 in J.V. Wells, editor. Boreal Birds of North America: a hemispheric view of their conservation links and significance. Studies in Avian Biology (Number 41). University of California Press, Berkeley.
Agüero, M. L., P. G. Borboroglu, and D. Esler. 2010. Breeding habitat attributes and nest site selection of Chubut steamerducks in Patagonia, Argentina. Emu 110:302-306.
Federer, R., T. Hollmén, D. Esler, M. J. Wooller, and S. W. Wang. 2010. Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope discrimination factors from diet to blood plasma, cellular blood, feathers, and adipose fatty acids in spectacled eiders (Somateria fischeri). Canadian Journal of Zoology 88(9): 866-874.
Esler, D., and J. C. Bond. 2010. Cross-seasonal dynamics in body mass of male harlequin ducks: a strategy for meeting costs of reproduction. Canadian Journal of Zoology 88:224-230.
Iverson, S. A., and D. Esler. 2010. Harlequin duck population dynamics following the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill: assessing injury and projecting a timeline to recovery. Ecological Applications 20:1993-2006.
Esler, D., and S. A. Iverson. 2010. Female harlequin duck winter survival 11 to 14 years after the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Journal of Wildlife Management 74(3):471-478.
Anderson, E. M., J. R. Lovvorn, D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, and K. C. Stick. 2009. Using predator distributions, diet, and condition to evaluate seasonal foraging sites: sea ducks and herring spawn. Marine Ecology Progress Series 386:287-302.
Bond, J. C., S. A. Iverson, N. B. MacCallum, C. M. Smith, H. J. Bruner, and D. Esler. 2009. Variation in breeding season survival of female harlequin ducks. Journal of Wildlife Management 73: 965-972.
De La Cruz, S. W., J. Y. Takekawa, M. T. Wilson, D. R. Nysewander, J. R. Evenson, D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, and D. H. Ward. 2009. Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) spring migration routes and chronology: A synthesis of Pacific coast studies. Canadian Journal of Zoology 87:1069-1086.
LeBourdais, S. V., R. C. Ydenberg, and D. Esler. 2009. Fish and harlequin ducks compete on breeding streams. Canadian Journal of Zoology 87(1): 31-40.
Gorman, K. B., D. Esler, R. L. Walzem, and T. D. Williams. 2009. Plasma yolk precursor dynamics during egg production by female greater scaup (Aythya marila): characterization and indices of reproductive state. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 82(4): 372-381.
Žydelis, R., D. Esler, M. Kirk, and W. S. Boyd. 2009. Effects of off-bottom shellfish aquaculture on winter habitat use by molluscivorous sea ducks. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 19:34-42.
Bond, J. C., D. Esler, and T. D. Williams. 2008. Breeding propensity of female harlequin ducks. Journal of Wildlife Management 72(6):1388-1393.
Lok, E. K., M. Kirk, D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2008. Movements of pre-migratory surf and white-winged scoters in response to Pacific herring spawn. Waterbirds 31:385-393.
Bond, J.C., and D. Esler. 2008. Bill entanglement in subcutaneously-anchored radio transmitters on harlequin ducks. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 120(3): 599-602.
Gorman, K. B., D. Esler, P. L. Flint, and T. D. Williams. 2008. Nutrient reserve dynamics during egg production by female greater scaup (Aythya marila): relationships with timing of reproduction. Auk 125:384-394.
Lewis, T. L., D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2008. Foraging behaviors of surf and white-winged scoters in relation to clam density: inferring food availability and habitat quality. Auk 125:149-157.
Kirk, M., D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2007. Foraging effort of surf scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) wintering in a spatially and temporally variable prey landscape. Canadian Journal of Zoology 85(12): 1207-1215.
Kirk, M., D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2007. Morphology and density of mussels on natural and aquaculture structure habitats: implications for sea duck predators. Marine Ecology Progress Series 346:179-187.
Bond, J. C., D. Esler, and K. A. Hobson. 2007. Isotopic evidence for sources of nutrients allocated to clutch formation by harlequin ducks. Condor 109:698-704.
Iverson, S. A., and D. Esler. 2007. Survival of female harlequin ducks during wing molt. Journal of Wildlife Management 71:1220-1224.
Bond, J. C., and D. Esler. 2006. Nutrient acquisition by female harlequin ducks prior to migration and reproduction: evidence for body mass optimization. Canadian Journal of Zoology 84: 1223-1229.
Žydelis, R., D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, D. Lacroix, and M. Kirk. 2006. Habitat use by wintering surf and white-winged scoters: effects of environmental attributes and shellfish aquaculture. Journal of Wildlife Management 70(6):1754-1762.
Iverson, S. A., and D. Esler. 2006. Site fidelity and the demographic implications of winter movements by a migratory bird, the harlequin duck. Journal of Avian Biology 37:219-228.
Lewis, T. L., D. Esler, W. S. Boyd, and R. Žydelis. 2005. Nocturnal foraging behavior of wintering surf scoters and white-winged scoters. Condor 107:636-646.
Lacroix, D. L., W. S. Boyd, D. Esler, M. Kirk, T. L. Lewis, and S. Lipovsky. 2005. Surf scoters aggregate in association with ephemerally abundant polychaetes. Marine Ornithology 33:61-63.
Žydelis, R., and D. Esler. 2005. Response of wintering Steller’s eiders to herring spawn. Waterbirds 28:344-350.
Iverson, S. A., D. Esler, and W. S. Boyd. 2003. Plumage characteristics as an indicator of age class in the surf scoter. Waterbirds 26:56-61.
Weller, M. W., K. C. Jensen, E. J. Taylor, M. Miller, K. S. Bollinger, D. V. Derksen, D. Esler, and C. Markon. 1994. Assessment of shoreline vegetation in relation to use by molting black brant on the Alaska coastal plain. Biological Conservation 70:219 225.
Esler, D. 1992. Habitat use by piscivorous birds on a power plant cooling reservoir. Journal of Field Ornithology 63:241 249.
Esler, D. 1990. Avian community responses to hydrilla invasion. Wilson Bulletin 102:427 440.
Esler, D. 1990. Waterfowl habitat use on a Texas reservoir with hydrilla. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. 44:390 400.
Esler, D. 1989. An assessment of American coot herbivory of hydrilla. Journal of Wildlife Management 53:1147 1149.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government