Mark R. Fuller (Former Employee)
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Complete migration cycle of golden eagles breeding in northern Quebec Complete migration cycle of golden eagles breeding in northern Quebec
Radio tracking via satellite was initiated to study the year-round movements of Golden Eagles(Aquila chrysaetosc anadensis) breeding on the east coast of Hudson Bay, Quebec. In June and August 1992, six Golden Eagles(five adults and one juvenile) were marked, three of which completed their year-round movements. The eagles left their breeding area in mid- to late October and migrated to...
Authors
Serge Brodeur, R. DeCarie, D.M. Bird, Mark R. Fuller
Assessing ground-based counts of nestling bald eagles in northeastern Minnesota Assessing ground-based counts of nestling bald eagles in northeastern Minnesota
We present evidence that the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) productivity survey in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northeastern Minnesota may have underestimated the number of nestlings during 1986-1988. Recommendations are provided to achieve more accurate ground-based counts. By conducting ground-based observations for up to 1 hour/nest, an accurate count of the...
Authors
M.R. Fuller, Jeff S. Hatfield, E. L. Lindquist
Comparison of birds detected from roadside and off-road point counts in the Shenandoah National Park Comparison of birds detected from roadside and off-road point counts in the Shenandoah National Park
Roadside point counts are generally used for large surveys to increase the number of samples. We examined differences in species detected from roadside versus off-road (200-m and 400-ha) point counts in the Shenandoah National Park. We also compared the list of species detected in the first 3 minutes to those detected in 10 minutes for potential species biases. Results from 81 paired...
Authors
C.M.E. Keller, M.R. Fuller
Survival and population size estimation in raptor studies: A comparison of two methods Survival and population size estimation in raptor studies: A comparison of two methods
ABSTRACT.--The Jolly-Seber model is a capture-recapture model that can provide less-biased survival and population size estimates than those produced from simple counting procedures. Parameter estimation by simple counts and Jolly-Seber methods are based on certain assumptions that directly determine the validity of estimates. Evuluation of assumptions for parameter estimation is a focus...
Authors
William R. Gould, Mark R. Fuller
The use of satellite systems for the study of bird migration The use of satellite systems for the study of bird migration
The Argos satellite system, with two or more polar-orbiting satellites, provides the basis for receiving radio signals from transmitters and for estimating locations of those transmitters anywhere around the earth. We briefly relate the development of platform-transmitter terminals small enough to be placed on birds, but powerful enough to send signals to the satellites. We review the...
Authors
Mark R. Fuller, W. Seegar, Paul Howey
Falcon versus grouse: flight adaptations of a predator and its prey Falcon versus grouse: flight adaptations of a predator and its prey
Several falcons were trained to fly along a 500 m course to a lure. The air speeds of the more consistent performers averaged about 1.5 times their calculated minimum power speeds, and occasionally reached 2.1 times the minimum power speed. Wing beat frequencies of all the falcons were above those estimated from earlier field observations, and the same was true of wild Sage Grouse...
Authors
C.J. Pennycuick, M.R. Fuller, J.J. Oar, S.J. Kirkpatrick
Science and Products
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Filter Total Items: 76
Complete migration cycle of golden eagles breeding in northern Quebec Complete migration cycle of golden eagles breeding in northern Quebec
Radio tracking via satellite was initiated to study the year-round movements of Golden Eagles(Aquila chrysaetosc anadensis) breeding on the east coast of Hudson Bay, Quebec. In June and August 1992, six Golden Eagles(five adults and one juvenile) were marked, three of which completed their year-round movements. The eagles left their breeding area in mid- to late October and migrated to...
Authors
Serge Brodeur, R. DeCarie, D.M. Bird, Mark R. Fuller
Assessing ground-based counts of nestling bald eagles in northeastern Minnesota Assessing ground-based counts of nestling bald eagles in northeastern Minnesota
We present evidence that the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) productivity survey in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northeastern Minnesota may have underestimated the number of nestlings during 1986-1988. Recommendations are provided to achieve more accurate ground-based counts. By conducting ground-based observations for up to 1 hour/nest, an accurate count of the...
Authors
M.R. Fuller, Jeff S. Hatfield, E. L. Lindquist
Comparison of birds detected from roadside and off-road point counts in the Shenandoah National Park Comparison of birds detected from roadside and off-road point counts in the Shenandoah National Park
Roadside point counts are generally used for large surveys to increase the number of samples. We examined differences in species detected from roadside versus off-road (200-m and 400-ha) point counts in the Shenandoah National Park. We also compared the list of species detected in the first 3 minutes to those detected in 10 minutes for potential species biases. Results from 81 paired...
Authors
C.M.E. Keller, M.R. Fuller
Survival and population size estimation in raptor studies: A comparison of two methods Survival and population size estimation in raptor studies: A comparison of two methods
ABSTRACT.--The Jolly-Seber model is a capture-recapture model that can provide less-biased survival and population size estimates than those produced from simple counting procedures. Parameter estimation by simple counts and Jolly-Seber methods are based on certain assumptions that directly determine the validity of estimates. Evuluation of assumptions for parameter estimation is a focus...
Authors
William R. Gould, Mark R. Fuller
The use of satellite systems for the study of bird migration The use of satellite systems for the study of bird migration
The Argos satellite system, with two or more polar-orbiting satellites, provides the basis for receiving radio signals from transmitters and for estimating locations of those transmitters anywhere around the earth. We briefly relate the development of platform-transmitter terminals small enough to be placed on birds, but powerful enough to send signals to the satellites. We review the...
Authors
Mark R. Fuller, W. Seegar, Paul Howey
Falcon versus grouse: flight adaptations of a predator and its prey Falcon versus grouse: flight adaptations of a predator and its prey
Several falcons were trained to fly along a 500 m course to a lure. The air speeds of the more consistent performers averaged about 1.5 times their calculated minimum power speeds, and occasionally reached 2.1 times the minimum power speed. Wing beat frequencies of all the falcons were above those estimated from earlier field observations, and the same was true of wild Sage Grouse...
Authors
C.J. Pennycuick, M.R. Fuller, J.J. Oar, S.J. Kirkpatrick