Techniques for Studying Nest Success of Ducks in Upland Habitats in the Prairie Pothole Region,

Abstract

Selected procedures are described for conducting nesting studies of upland nesting ducks in the prairie pothole region. Emphasis is on the use of standard procedures so that comparable results can be obtained. Major topics addressed are finding nests by flushing hens with drags pulled by vehicles, recording of appropriate data, and calculating nest success rates. Techniques are described for conducting nest searches, candling eggs in the field, determining fate of clutches, and identifying species from evidence at nests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA323206

Entities

People

  • Albert T. Klett
  • Craig A. Faanes
  • Harold F. Duebbert
  • Kenneth F. Higgins

Organizations

  • United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cells
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • United States
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.