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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Sources of variation in survival and breeding site fidelity in three species of European ducks
A removal model for estimating detection probabilities from point-count surveys
Disentangling sampling and ecological explanations underlying species-area relationships
Identification and synthetic modeling of factors affecting American black duck populations
Investigations of potential bias in the estimation of lambda using Pradel's (1996) model for capture-recapture data
Spatio-temporal dynamics of species richness in coastal fish communities
Longevity records and survival estimate of birds in a Guatemala rain forest
Approaches for the direct estimation of lambda, and demographic contributions to lambda, using capture-recapture data
Modelling postfledging survival and age-specific breeding probabilities in species with delayed maturity: A case study of Roseate Terns at Falkner Island, Connecticut
Investigations of potential bias in the estimation of lambda using Pradel's (1996) model for capture-recapture data
Forest fragmentation and bird community dynamics: Inference at regional scales
Modeling avian detection probabilities as a function of habitat using double-observer point count data
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Sources of variation in survival and breeding site fidelity in three species of European ducks
1. We used long-term capture-recapture-recovery data and a modelling approach developed by Burnham (1993) to test a priori predictions about sources of variation in annual survival rates and fidelity within a population of individually marked females in three species of European ducks from a breeding ground study site in Latvia. 2. True annual survival was higher for diving ducks (tufted duck 0-72AuthorsP. Blums, J. D. Nichols, J. E. HinesA removal model for estimating detection probabilities from point-count surveys
Use of point-count surveys is a popular method for collecting data on abundance and distribution of birds. However, analyses of such data often ignore potential differences in detection probability. We adapted a removal model to directly estimate detection probability during point-count surveys. The model assumes that singing frequency is a major factor influencing probability of detection when biAuthorsG.L. Farnsworth, K. H. Pollock, J. D. Nichols, T.R. Simons, J. E. Hines, J.R. SauerDisentangling sampling and ecological explanations underlying species-area relationships
We used a probabilistic approach to address the influence of sampling artifacts on the form of species-area relationships (SARs). We developed a model in which the increase in observed species richness is a function of sampling effort exclusively. We assumed that effort depends on area sampled, and we generated species-area curves under that model. These curves can be realistic looking. We thenAuthorsE. Cam, J. D. Nichols, J. E. Hines, J.R. Sauer, R. Alpizar-Jara, C.H. FlatherIdentification and synthetic modeling of factors affecting American black duck populations
We reviewed the literature on factors potentially affecting the population status of American black ducks (Anas rupribes). Our review suggests that there is some support for the influence of 4 major, continental-scope factors in limiting or regulating black duck populations: 1) loss in the quantity or quality of breeding habitats; 2) loss in the quantity or quality of wintering habitats; 3) harvesAuthorsMichael J. Conroy, Mark W. Miller, James E. HinesInvestigations of potential bias in the estimation of lambda using Pradel's (1996) model for capture-recapture data
Pradel's (1996) temporal symmetry model permitting direct estimation and modelling of population growth rate, u i , provides a potentially useful tool for the study of population dynamics using marked animals. Because of its recent publication date, the approach has not seen much use, and there have been virtually no investigations directed at robustness of the resulting estimators. Here we considAuthorsJames E. Hines, James D. NicholsSpatio-temporal dynamics of species richness in coastal fish communities
Determining patterns of change in species richness and the processes underlying the dynamics of biodiversity are of key interest within the field of ecology, but few studies have investigated the dynamics of vertebrate communities at a decadal temporal scale. Here, we report findings on the spado-temporal variability in the richness and composition of fish communities along the Norwegian SkagerraAuthorsK. Lekve, T. Boulinier, N. C. Stenseth, J. Gjøsaeter, J-M. Fromentin, J. E. Hines, J. D. NicholsLongevity records and survival estimate of birds in a Guatemala rain forest
Birds were mist-netted for ten consecutive 'winter' seasons at two sites on Cerro San Gil and for three to nine seasons at eight other sites on the mountain. Sixteen nets were used at each site for three days; net locations were the same each year. From 1,255 subsequent-year recaptures we computed annual survival using the program MARK. A low annual survival of 0.26+0.03 for Long-tailed HermitAuthorsC.S. Robbins, B. Dowell, J. HinesApproaches for the direct estimation of lambda, and demographic contributions to lambda, using capture-recapture data
We first consider the estimation of the finite rate of population increase or population growth rate, u i , using capture-recapture data from open populations. We review estimation and modelling of u i under three main approaches to modelling openpopulation data: the classic approach of Jolly (1965) and Seber (1965), the superpopulation approach of Crosbie & Manly (1985) and Schwarz & Arnason (199AuthorsJames D. Nichols, James E. HinesModelling postfledging survival and age-specific breeding probabilities in species with delayed maturity: A case study of Roseate Terns at Falkner Island, Connecticut
We modeled postfledging survival and age-specific breeding probabilities in endangered Roseate Terns (Sterna dougallii) at Falkner Island, Connecticut, USA using capture-recapture data from 1988-1998 of birds ringed as chicks and as adults. While no individuals bred as 2-yr-olds during this period, about three-quarters of the young that survived and returned as 3-yr-olds nested, and virtually allAuthorsJeffrey A. Spendelow, James D. Nichols, J. E. Hines, Jean-Dominique Lebreton, Roger PradelInvestigations of potential bias in the estimation of lambda using Pradel's (1996) model for capture-recapture data
Pradel's (1996) temporal symmetry model permitting direct estimation and modelling of population growth rate, lambda sub i provides a potentially useful tool for the study of population dynamics using marked animals. Because of its recent publication date, the approach has not seen much use, and there have been virtually no investigations directed at robustness of the resulting estimators. HereAuthorsJ. E. Hines, J. D. NicholsForest fragmentation and bird community dynamics: Inference at regional scales
With increasing fragmentation of natural areas and a dramatic reduction of forest cover in several parts of the world, quantifying the impact of such changes on species richness and community dynamics has been a subject of much concern. Here, we tested whether in more fragmented landscapes there was a lower number of area-sensitive species and higher local extinction and turnover rates, which coulAuthorsT. Boulinier, J. D. Nichols, J. E. Hines, J.R. Sauer, C.H. Flather, K. H. PollockModeling avian detection probabilities as a function of habitat using double-observer point count data
Point counts are a controversial sampling method for bird populations because the counts are not censuses, and the proportion of birds missed during counting generally is not estimated. We applied a double-observer approach to estimate detection rates of birds from point counts in Maryland, USA, and test whether detection rates differed between point counts conducted in field habitats as opposedAuthorsP.J. Heglund, J. D. Nichols, J. E. Hines, J. Sauer, J. Fallon, F. Fallon - Web Tools
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