Matthew C. Perry, Ph.D.
Matt Perry is an Emeritus at the Eastern Ecological Science Center located at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD
Professional Experience
Involved with several writing projects of past research of waterfowl movements using satellite telemetry, waterfowl food habits, and management of wetlands for optimum wildlife use
Completed forty years of employment at Patuxent in October 2011 and retired in December 2011
Education and Certifications
B.S., University of Rhode Island 1963
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute 1970
Ph.D., University of Maryland 1985
Affiliations and Memberships*
Chair of the November 2005 Second North American Sea Duck Conference
Past President of the Washington Biologists' Field Club
Co-Chair of the Satellite Telemetry Workshop held in Puetro Iguazu, Argentina June 2011.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Retirees Association Board Member
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Heritage Committee Member
Friends of Patuxent Board Member, non-profit, Friends of Patuxent Laurel, MD Laurel, MD Board of Directors
Rivers of the World Foundation Board Member
Science and Products
Effects of dietary selenium on tissue concentrations,pathology, oxidative stress, and immune function in common eiders (Somateria mollissima)
[Obituary] Our respects: Lucille F. Stickel, 1915-2007
Temporal changes of populations and trophic relationships of wintering diving ducks in Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic Seaduck Project
Characterization of breeding habitats for black and surf scoters in the eastern boreal forest and subarctic regions of Canada
The effect of varying protein levels on blood chemistry, food consumption, and behavior of captive seaducks
Habitats used by black and surf scoters in eastern North America as determined by satellite radio telemetry
Food selection among Atlantic Coast seaducks in relation to historic food habits
Delineation of surf scoter habitat in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland: macrobenthic and sediment composition of surf scoter feeding sites
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Effects of dietary selenium on tissue concentrations,pathology, oxidative stress, and immune function in common eiders (Somateria mollissima)
Common eiders (Somateria mollissima) were fed added Se (as L-selenomethionine) in concentrations increasing from 10 to 80 ppm in a pilot study (Study 1) or 20 (low exposure) and up to 60 (high exposure) ppm Se in Study 2. Body weights of Study 1 ducks and high-exposure ducks in Study 2 declined rapidly. Mean concentrations of Se in blood reached 32.4 ppm wet weight in Study 1 and 17.5 ppm wet weigAuthorsJ. Christian Franson, David Hoffman, Alicia M. Wells-Berlin, Matthew C. Perry, Valerie I. Shearn-Bochsler, Daniel L. Finley, Paul L. Flint, Tuula E. Hollmén[Obituary] Our respects: Lucille F. Stickel, 1915-2007
No abstract available.AuthorsNancy C. Coon, Matthew C. PerryTemporal changes of populations and trophic relationships of wintering diving ducks in Chesapeake Bay
Population and trophic relationships among diving ducks in Chesapeake Bay are diverse and complex as they include five species of bay ducks (Aythya spp.), nine species of seaducks (Tribe Mergini), and the Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis). Here we considered the relationships between population changes and diet over the past half century to assess the importance of prey changes to wintering waterfowAuthorsMatthew C. Perry, Alicia M. Wells-Berlin, David M. Kidwell, Peter C. OsentonAtlantic Seaduck Project
Atlantic Seaduck Project is being conducted to learn more about the breeding and moulting areas of seaducks in northern Canada and more about their feeding ecology on wintering areas, especially Chesapeake Bay. Satellite telemetry is being used to track surf scoters wintering in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland and black scoters on migrational staging areas in New Brunswick, Canada to breeding and moultiAuthorsM. C. PerryCharacterization of breeding habitats for black and surf scoters in the eastern boreal forest and subarctic regions of Canada
We analyzed characteristics of wetland habitats used by breeding black scoters (Melanitta nigra) and surf scoters (M. perspicillata) in the eastern boreal forest and subarctic regions of Canada based on satellite telemetry data collected in the spring and summer. During 2002 and 2004, nine black scoters (four males, five females) were tracked to breeding areas in Quebec, Manitoba, and Northwest TAuthorsM. C. Perry, D.M. Kidwell, A.M. Wells, E.J.R. Lohnes, P.C. Osenton, S.H. AltmannThe effect of varying protein levels on blood chemistry, food consumption, and behavior of captive seaducks
The Chesapeake Bay is a primary wintering area for scoters and the long-tailed ducks (Clangia hyemalis) that migrate along the Atlantic Flyway. Recently, the Chesapeake Bay had undergone an ecosystem shift and little is known about how this is affecting the seaduck populations. We are determining what are the preferred food sources of the seaducks wintering on the Bay and analyzing the factors inAuthorsA. M. Wells-Berlin, M. C. Perry, Glenn H. OlsenHabitats used by black and surf scoters in eastern North America as determined by satellite radio telemetry
Satellite radio telemetry was used to determine the movements and habitats of black scoters (Melanitta nigra) and surf scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) in eastern North America. A total of 21 surf scoters were instrumented during five years (2001-05) and 32 black scoters were instrumented during three years (2002-04) with implanted PTT 100 satellite transmitters (39 g) with external antenna. NeAuthorsM. C. Perry, D.M. Kidwell, A. M. Wells-Berlin, E.J.R. Lohnes, Glenn H. Olsen, P.C. OsentonFood selection among Atlantic Coast seaducks in relation to historic food habits
Food selection among Atlantic Coast seaducks during 1999-2005 was determined from hunter-killed ducks and compared to data from historic food habits file (1885-1985) for major migrational and wintering areas in the Atlantic Flyway. Food selection was determined by analyses of the gullet (esophagus and proventriculus) and gizzard of 860 ducks and summarized by aggregate percent for each species.AuthorsM. C. Perry, P.C. Osenton, A. M. Wells-Berlin, D.M. KidwellDelineation of surf scoter habitat in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland: macrobenthic and sediment composition of surf scoter feeding sites
Surveys of surf scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) along the Atlantic coast of the United States have shown population declines in recent decades. The Chesapeake Bay has traditionally been a key wintering area for surf scoters. Past and present research has shown that bivalves constitute a major food item for seaducks in the Chesapeake Bay, with surf scoters feeding primarily on hooked mussel (IsAuthorsD.M. Kidwell, M. C. Perry
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