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Factors associated with dusky Canada goose nesting and nest success on artificial nest islands of the western Copper River Delta

Creator:

Maggiulli, Nicole Marie

Abstract:

The population of dusky Canada geese (Branta canadensis occidentalis; hereafter, dusky geese) nesting on the western Copper River Delta (CRD) in south- central Alaska has been in decline since the late 1970s. In an effort to alleviate mammalian predation, increase nest success, and avoid a listing under the U.S. Endangered...

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Masters Thesis

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Gervais and Douglas Warrick, for their constant encouragement, investment in my learning, and invaluable
Supplemental feeding influences reproductive success of the Hawaiian goose (Branta sandvicensis) at Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawai'i

Creator:

Tamayose, Joy

Abstract:

Low reproductive success has been typical of high elevation populations of the Hawaiian goose (Branta sandvicensis) or nēnē. Researchers identified predation and inadequate nutrition as limiting factors. Reproductive success remained low in most years despite on-going predator control programs. I used a supplemental feeding program over two breeding seasons in...

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Masters Thesis

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, Dr. Bruce Dugger for filling in the oft- vacated third spot on my committee, Dr. Doug Warrick for