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Factors affecting colony size, reproductive success, and foraging patterns of double-crested cormorants nesting on East Sand Island in the Columbia River Estuary

Creator:: Anderson, Cynthia D.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the primary factors affecting colony size, reproductive success, and foraging patterns of Double-crested Cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus albociliatus) nesting at East Sand Island in the Columbia River estuary, the largest colony of this species on the Pacific Coast of North America. This colony...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Cynthia D. Anderson for the degree

Relations between the distribution of Canada geese and the quantity and quality of forage at W. L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, 1984-1987

Creator:: Naughton, Maura
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the quantity and quality of forage at W. L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, 1984-1987 AN ABSTRACT

Foraging ecology, colony attendance, and chick provisioning of Caspian terns (Sterna caspia) in the Columbia River Estuary

Creator:: Anderson, Scott K.
Abstract:: This study was designed to enhance understanding of factors influencing foraging distribution, diet composition, and overall reproductive success of Caspian terns (Sterna caspia) nesting on East Sand Island in the Columbia River estuary. This colony of nearly 10,000 breeding pairs is of concern to regional resource managers because Caspian terns...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Scott K. Anderson for the degree

Diet and nutrition of breeding canvasback and redhead ducks at Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada

Creator:: Noyes, James Harry
Abstract:: Diet, nutrition, and foraging strategies of canvasbacks (Aythya valisineria) and redheads (A. americana) were studied by collecting actively feeding birds throughout the reproductive season in 1980 and 1981; samples of available foods were taken each time a bird was collected. Nutrient composition of the aggregate diet was determined for each...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: throughout this project. Graduate Committee members Drs. E. C. Meslow, N. H. Anderson, and L. Calvin

Habitat use, movements, and behavior of postbreeding female canvasbacks in Manitoba

Creator:: Devries, James H.
Abstract:: The habitat use, movements, and behavioral energetics of unsuccessfully breeding female canvasbacks (Aythya valisineria) were examined during the preflightless period in southern Manitoba during 1989-90. Following breeding attempts, unsuccessful females generally expanded their home range on the breeding area, remained there for up to one month, preferentially used large semipermanent...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: Dr.' ert L. Jarvis The habitat use, movements, and behavioral energetics of unsuccessfully

Ecology of breeding mallards : nest parasitism; brood survival; and habitat utilization

Creator:: Talent, Larry Gene
Abstract:: In 1976 and 1977 I examined three broad problems associated with the recruitment of young mallards, Anas platyrhynchos, in the Prairie Pothole Region of North Dakota. The three problems studied were: the effects of interspecific nest parasitism on production; the chronology and magnitude of total-brood loss during the brood-rearing period;...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee members, Robert L. Jarvis, Charles E. Warren, Paul L. Farber, and Frank L. Moore, for their

Ecology of mallard ducklings on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California

Creator:: Mauser, David M.
Abstract:: The ecology of female mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) and their broods was studied during 1988-90 on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California. Survival of 127 radio-marked ducklings from 64 broods was 0.18 to 10 days of life, and 0.37 and 0.34 to fledging for 1988, 1989, and 1990, respectively. For the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: many persons. I extend sincere appreciation to Robert L. Jarvis, my major professor, for his guidance

Effects of oil and natural gas development on territory occupancy of ferruginous hawks and golden eagles in Wyoming, USA

Creator:: Wallace, Zachary P.
Abstract:: Energy development is expanding rapidly across the western US. Negative effects have been documented for some wildlife, but consequences of development are unclear for other taxa, including raptors. We had the opportunity to examine effects of oil and natural gas development on two raptor species of conservation concern, ferruginous hawks...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________________________ Patricia L. Kennedy Energy development is expanding rapidly across the western US

Harlequin duck demography during winter in Prince William Sound, Alaska : effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill

Creator:: Esler, Daniel
Abstract:: The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill was a major perturbation of nearshore habitats of Prince William Sound, a wintering area for harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus). This research was designed to evaluate harlequin duck population recovery from the oil spill from 1995 to 1998, using a demographic approach to assess both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: information criterion, adjusted for small sample size (AICc; Burnham and Anderson 1998). Support for each

Breeding habitat of harlequin ducks in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Creator:: Crowley, David W.
Abstract:: Breeding habitat of Harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) was studied in eastern Prince William Sound, Alaska, during 1991 - 1993. Streams in Prince William Sound were surveyed for Harlequin ducks and monitored with mist nets. Physical characteristics of 24 Harlequin breeding streams were compared to those of 24 streams not used...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: William cund, Alask Abstract approved: (Robert L. Jary s, . of Wildlife Ecology) Breeding habitat of

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Factors affecting colony size, reproductive success, and foraging patterns of double-crested cormorants nesting on East Sand Island in the Columbia River Estuary

Relations between the distribution of Canada geese and the quantity and quality of forage at W. L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, 1984-1987

Foraging ecology, colony attendance, and chick provisioning of Caspian terns (Sterna caspia) in the Columbia River Estuary

Diet and nutrition of breeding canvasback and redhead ducks at Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada

Habitat use, movements, and behavior of postbreeding female canvasbacks in Manitoba

Ecology of breeding mallards : nest parasitism; brood survival; and habitat utilization

Ecology of mallard ducklings on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California

Effects of oil and natural gas development on territory occupancy of ferruginous hawks and golden eagles in Wyoming, USA

Harlequin duck demography during winter in Prince William Sound, Alaska : effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill

Breeding habitat of harlequin ducks in Prince William Sound, Alaska

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