Deanna Dawson
Deanna is a emeritus with the Eastern Ecological Science Center located at Laurel, MD.
An experienced field ornithologist, her current research uses remote sensing techniques to sample the spatiotemporal distribution of birds, primarily during migration periods. She collaborates in research that analyzes data from weather surveillance radars to map the densities of nocturnal migrants at daytime stopover sites, and uses acoustic data to quantify and model the abundance of migrants aloft. She also works on methods to estimate animal densities from sounds recorded on microphone arrays, applying them to recordings of bird song made across the Patuxent Research Refuge during the nesting season.
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Sampling in rugged terrain Sampling in rugged terrain
Work in rugged terrain poses some unique problems that should be considered before research is initiated. Besides the obvious physical difficulties of crossing uneven terrain, topography can influence the bird species? composition of a forest and the observer's ability to detect birds and estimate distances. Census results can also be affected by the slower rate of travel on rugged...
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D.K. Dawson
Deer distribution in relation to wolf pack territory edges Deer distribution in relation to wolf pack territory edges
No abstract available.
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L. David Mech, Deanna K. Dawson, James M. Peek, M. Korb, L.L. Rogers
Consistency in habitat preference of forest bird species Consistency in habitat preference of forest bird species
The important management conclusion that follows from our results is that the habitat requirements of most forest bird species, although quite specific for each species, apply generally throughout their breeding ranges. Thus a habitat management program that proves beneficial in one part of the breeding range of a species has a high likelihood of success in an area hundreds of kilometers...
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B.R. Noon, D.K. Dawson, D.B. Inkley, C.S. Robbins, S.H. Anderson
Coastal and Marine Bird Data Base Coastal and Marine Bird Data Base
Summary: This report discusses the development of a coastal and marine bird data base at the Migratory Bird and Habitat Research Laboratory. The system is compared with other data bases, and suggestions for future development, such as possible adaptations for other taxonomic groups, are included. The data base is based on the Statistical Analysis System but includes extensions programmed
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S.H. Anderson, P.H. Geissler, D.K. Dawson
Coastal and marine bird data base Coastal and marine bird data base
No abstract available.
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Stanley H. Anderson, Paul H. Geissler, Deanna K. Dawson
Bird communities associated with succession and management of lowland conifer forests Bird communities associated with succession and management of lowland conifer forests
Data from published bird censuses were used to determine changes in avian communities in relation to plant succession, fire, type conversion, and timber management practices in lowland conifer forests in the northeastern United States. With modifications in current logging practices, habitat for the bird species that nest in undisturbed stands can be provided. Management guidelines are
Authors
D.K. Dawson
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 54
Sampling in rugged terrain Sampling in rugged terrain
Work in rugged terrain poses some unique problems that should be considered before research is initiated. Besides the obvious physical difficulties of crossing uneven terrain, topography can influence the bird species? composition of a forest and the observer's ability to detect birds and estimate distances. Census results can also be affected by the slower rate of travel on rugged...
Authors
D.K. Dawson
Deer distribution in relation to wolf pack territory edges Deer distribution in relation to wolf pack territory edges
No abstract available.
Authors
L. David Mech, Deanna K. Dawson, James M. Peek, M. Korb, L.L. Rogers
Consistency in habitat preference of forest bird species Consistency in habitat preference of forest bird species
The important management conclusion that follows from our results is that the habitat requirements of most forest bird species, although quite specific for each species, apply generally throughout their breeding ranges. Thus a habitat management program that proves beneficial in one part of the breeding range of a species has a high likelihood of success in an area hundreds of kilometers...
Authors
B.R. Noon, D.K. Dawson, D.B. Inkley, C.S. Robbins, S.H. Anderson
Coastal and Marine Bird Data Base Coastal and Marine Bird Data Base
Summary: This report discusses the development of a coastal and marine bird data base at the Migratory Bird and Habitat Research Laboratory. The system is compared with other data bases, and suggestions for future development, such as possible adaptations for other taxonomic groups, are included. The data base is based on the Statistical Analysis System but includes extensions programmed
Authors
S.H. Anderson, P.H. Geissler, D.K. Dawson
Coastal and marine bird data base Coastal and marine bird data base
No abstract available.
Authors
Stanley H. Anderson, Paul H. Geissler, Deanna K. Dawson
Bird communities associated with succession and management of lowland conifer forests Bird communities associated with succession and management of lowland conifer forests
Data from published bird censuses were used to determine changes in avian communities in relation to plant succession, fire, type conversion, and timber management practices in lowland conifer forests in the northeastern United States. With modifications in current logging practices, habitat for the bird species that nest in undisturbed stands can be provided. Management guidelines are
Authors
D.K. Dawson