James Hines
Jim Hines is a computer scientist, working with USGS and non-agency biologists developing methods and computer software for estimation of ecological parameters. He also maintains a web-server used to communicate results of the North American Breeding Bird Survey as well as software written by current and former EESC scientists.
Jim Hines started with the USFWS in 1977 as a part-time computer clerk. After obtaining a BS in Math, he became a full-time computer programmer, then computer specialist and computer scientist. He is co-author on 2 books,
Professional Experience
1977-present USFWS, NBS, USGS - Computer clerk, programmer, specialist, scientist.
Education and Certifications
Hon Dsc. University of Florda, 2023
B.S. University of Maryland, Mathematics, 1979.
Honors and Awards
2016 - Biometrics Working Group Special Recognition Award
2015 - U.S. Geological Survey Distinguished Service Award
2012 - U.S. Geological Survey Meritorious Service Award
2012 - The Wildlife Society's Wildlife Publication Award for Book
1991 - The Wildlife Society's Wildlife Publication Award for Monograph
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Postfledging survival of European starlings exposed as nestlings to an organophosphorus insecticide
The effects of hunting on survival rates of American black ducks
Distribution patterns of American black duck and mallard winter band recoveries
Evaluation of aerial transect surveys for wintering American black ducks
Distribution patterns during winter and fidelity to wintering areas of American black ducks
Age-specificity of black-capped chickadee survival rates: Analysis of capture-recapture data
The Husting dilemma: A methodological note
Population ecology of the mallard VIII: Winter distribution patterns and survival rates of winter-banded mallards
Mallard mortality rates on key breeding and wintering areas
Survival and band recovery rates of sympatric American black ducks and mallards
Sources of variation in survival and recovery rates of American black ducks
Physiological condition of autumn-banded mallards and its relationship to hunting vulnerability
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Postfledging survival of European starlings exposed as nestlings to an organophosphorus insecticide
To test the hypothesis that exposure to organophosphorus (OP) insecticides reduces postfledging survival of altricial birds, 16—d—old European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) were weighed and orally dosed with corn oil containing 6.0 mg of dicrotophos per kilogram of body mass or an equivalent exposure of pure corn oil (controls). Two days later, each survivor was weighed again and patagially taggedAuthorsK. L. Stromborg, C. E. Grue, J. D. Nichols, G. R. Hepp, J. E. Hines, H. C. BourneThe effects of hunting on survival rates of American black ducks
Using data from 10 preseason and 10 winter major reference areas from 1950-83, the authors tested hypotheses regarding the effects of hunting on the survival and recovery rates of the American black duck (Anas rubripes ). Although estimates of the proportion of total annual mortality due to hunting are low (35% for ad and 45% for young) compared to Blandin's (1982) estimates, mean mortality and kAuthorsD.G. Krementz, M.J. Conroy, J. E. Hines, H.F. PercivalDistribution patterns of American black duck and mallard winter band recoveries
We compared the distribution patterns of winter band recoveries of American black ducks (Anas rubripes) and mallards (A. platyrhynchos) banded in the same breeding areas. Young black ducks wintered northeast of young mallards but no differences in distribution patterns were detected between adult birds of the 2 species. Mallards exhibited greater temporal variation in distribution patterns and lesAuthorsD.R. Diefenbach, J. D. Nichols, J. E. HinesEvaluation of aerial transect surveys for wintering American black ducks
We used an experimental aerial transect survey with stratified random sampling, to estimate the size of the population of wintering black ducks (Anas rubripes) in coastal New Jersey during 2 winters, and the coastal Atlantic Flyway (Me. to S.C.) during 4 years. Population estimates were precise (CV < 0.20) on a flyway basis, whereas individual strata (states) had coefficients of variation of 0.16-AuthorsM.J. Conroy, J.R. Goldsberry, J. E. Hines, D.B. StottsDistribution patterns during winter and fidelity to wintering areas of American black ducks
The distribution patterns during winter of American black ducks (Anas rubripes) were compared among age – sex classes using band recovery data. In addition, fidelity to wintering areas was compared between sexes and between coastal and inland wintering sites. We did not find evidence of age- or sex-specific differences in distribution patterns (P > 0.10). Black ducks exhibited a stronger fidelityAuthorsDuane R. Diefenbach, James D. Nichols, James E. HinesAge-specificity of black-capped chickadee survival rates: Analysis of capture-recapture data
The ornithological literature indicates a widespread belief in two generalizations about the age—specificity of avian survival rates: (1) survival rates of young birds for some period following fledging are lower than those of adults, and (2) after reaching adulthood survival rates are constant for birds of all ages. There is a growing body of evidence in support of the first generalization, althoAuthorsG. Loery, James D. Nichols, Kenneth H. Pollock, James E. HinesThe Husting dilemma: A methodological note
Recently, Gill (1985) discussed the interpretation of capture history data resulting from his own studies on the red-spotted newt, Notophthalmus viridescens , and work by Husting (1965) on spotted salamanders, Ambystoma maculatum. Gill (1985) noted that gaps in capture histories (years in which individuals were not captured, preceded and followed by years in which they were) could result from eitAuthorsJames D. Nichols, G. R. Hepp, Kenneth H. Pollock, James E. HinesPopulation ecology of the mallard VIII: Winter distribution patterns and survival rates of winter-banded mallards
In the present report we address questions about winter distribution patterns and survival rates of North American mallards Anas platyrhynchos. Inferences are based on analyses of banding and recovery data from both winter and preseason banding period. The primary wintering range of the mallard was dividded into 45 minor reference areas and 15 major reference areas which were used to summarize wAuthorsJames D. Nichols, James E. HinesMallard mortality rates on key breeding and wintering areas
No abstract available.AuthorsR.J. Blohm, R. E. Reynolds, J.P. Bladen, J. D. Nichols, J. E. Hines, K. H. Pollock, R.T. EberhardtSurvival and band recovery rates of sympatric American black ducks and mallards
Banding and recovery data from American black ducks (Anas rubripes) and mallards (A. platyrhynchos) banded in the same breeding or wintering areas over the same time periods were used to estimate annual survival and band recovery rates. Recovery rates, based on preseason bandings, were very similar for sympatric black ducks and mallards and exhibited similar patterns of year-to-year variation forAuthorsJ. D. Nichols, H.H. Obrecht, J. E. HinesSources of variation in survival and recovery rates of American black ducks
Band recovery data from 10 preseason and 10 winter populations of the American black duck (Anas rubripes ) were analyzed and survival and recovery rates estimated. Adults showed higher survival rates and lower recovery rates than 1st-year birds. Higher harvest rates of juveniles probably explain much of the age-related mortality differential, but higher vulnerability to nonhunting mortality factAuthorsD.G. Krementz, M.J. Conroy, J. E. Hines, H.F. PercivalPhysiological condition of autumn-banded mallards and its relationship to hunting vulnerability
An important topic of waterfowl ecology concerns the relationship between the physiological condition of ducks during the nonbreeding season and fitness, i.e., survival and future reproductive success. We investigated this subject using direct band recovery records of mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) banded in autumn (1 Oct-15 Dec) 1981-83 in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV) [USA]. A condition iAuthorsG. R. Hepp, R.J. Blohm, R. E. Reynolds, J. E. Hines, J. D. Nichols - Web Tools
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