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Author: Austin Reed
Publisher: Canadian Wildlife Service
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 52
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"We conducted aerial and ground surveys along the northeast coast of James Bay, from the Au Castor River to Point Louis-XIV, in 1990-92. Ducks were encountered in abundance throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Overall, 21 different duck species were recorded"--Abstract.
Author: Anton Michael Scheuhammer
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 688
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Austin Reed
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The northeast coast of James Bay was chosen for study because of its importance as a staging area for migrating geese and because of the development of the La Grande hydroelectric complex, the main structures of which are along the La Grande River, which empties into the northeastern part of James Bay. In 1990 and 1991, use of coastal habitats by Canada Geese Branta canadensis and Atlantic Brant B. bernicla hrota was studied along the northeast coast of James Bay"--Abstract.
Author: Guy Baldassarre
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2014-11-15
Total Pages: 1183
ISBN-13: 1421408082
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world’s most respected waterfowl biologists. Honorable Mention for the PROSE Award for Excellence, Multivolume/Science of the Association of American Publishers Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species. Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with stunning images by top waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed original artwork of Robert W. (Bob) Hines. Originally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, this latest edition, which has been meticulously updated by renowned waterfowl biologist Guy Baldassarre, continues the legacy of esteemed authors. Each species account contains in-depth sections on: • identification • distribution • migration behavior • habitat • population status • breeding biology • rearing of young • recruitment and survival • food habits and feeding ecology • molts and plumages • conservation and management To facilitate identification, the species accounts also include detailed illustrations of wings. An appendix contains comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets. This edition of Ducks, Geese, and Swans consists of two volumes, printed in full color, and packaged in a slipcase, along with a CD containing references and additional maps.
Author: Jean-Pierre L. Savard
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2015-04-13
Total Pages: 604
ISBN-13: 1482248980
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe past decade has seen a huge increase in the interest and attention directed toward sea ducks, the Mergini tribe. This has been inspired, in large part, by the conservation concerns associated with numerical declines in several sea duck species and populations, as well as a growing appreciation for their interesting ecological attributes. Reflec
Author: William P. Johnson
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 2013-01-18
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1603448209
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this beautifully illustrated guide, two practicing wildlife biologists describe the life histories of forty-five species of ducks, geese, and swans that occur in Texas. For common species and those that breed in the state, each account begins with an interesting fact (such as, “Red-breasted Mergansers have been clocked at over 80 mph, the fastest recorded flight speed for a duck . . .”) and provides information on Texas distribution and harvest, population status, diet, range and habitats, reproduction, and appearance. Exquisite photographs, informative distribution maps, and a helpful source list accompany the species descriptions, and the book offers a glossary and full bibliography for those who want to explore the literature further. With the degradation and disappearance of the inland and coastal habitats that these birds depend upon, the natural history of these waterfowl species provides a vital reminder of the interconnectedness and crucial importance of all wetlands. Birders, biologists, landowners, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and all those interested in the health and preservation of our coastal and inland wetland resources will enjoy and learn from this book.
Author: Janet Kear
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 484
ISBN-13: 9780198610090
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Kees Vermeer
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 156
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a synthesis on the ecology, status, and conservation of marine and shoreline birds of the Queen Charlotte Islands, compiling papers on various disciplines to provide a review of what is currently known about the Islands' marine biology, with a particular emphasis on birds. The papers are presented in five sections: the physical and biological environment and prey organisms, including physical oceanography, zooplankton distribution and availability, and marine fishes as prey; nesting populations of marine birds and distribution of birds at sea; distribution and association of marine waterfowl, including papers on the distribution and ecology of Branta bernicla; seasonality and nesting of shorebirds; and introduced predators and toxic chemicals.
Author: Erica H. Dunn
Publisher: Canadian Museum of Civilization/Musee Canadien Des Civilisations
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 68
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This volume covers all the major, broad-scale, multispecies monitoring programs in Canada aimed at tracking changes in species abundance. There are many other more local monitoring programs (e.g., tracking owls in Manitoba, the Red-shouldered Hawk Survey in Ontario, and game bird harvest surveys in many provinces) and a few national-scale surveys aimed at particular species (e.g., the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey), which are not covered in any detail here"--Introd.
Author: Al Sandilands
Publisher: UBC Press
Published: 2011-01-01
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 0774859431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe vast literature on the history of birds is continually growing, but rarely has this information been compiled so that it is readily available in one reference work. Birds of Ontario is such a work, providing a comprehensive summary of the life history requirements of bird species in the province.
