| Abstract: | Nesting waterfowl were studied in 1978 and 1980 on 15 newly established islands with an area of 19 ha in 7,430-ha Lake Audubon in the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), North Dakota. Islands ranged in size from 0.2 to 5.0 ha and were 60-1,600 m from the mainland. Cover available for nesting waterfowl was composed of grasses, legumes, and forbs with abundant residual plant material. In 1978 and 1980, 207 and 251 nests were found, respectively, of 10 waterfowl species primarily mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and gadwall (A. strepera). Densities of waterfowl nests were 10.9/ha in 1978 and 13.2/ha in 1980. Nest success averaged 86% for the 2 years. Increased emphasis on construction of new islands and manipulation of plant communities on existing islands should be considered for waterfowl management programs in the prairie and parkland regions of North America. |
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| Citation Author: | Duebbert, H. F. |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 232-237 |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Nesting of waterfowl on islands in Lake Audubon, North Dakota; 1982; Article; Journal; Wildlife Society Bulletin; Duebbert, H. F. |
| Citation Start Page: | 232 |
| Citation Volume: | 10 |
| Citation Year: | 1982 |
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| Text: | Nesting of waterfowl on islands in Lake Audubon, North Dakota; 1982; Article; Journal; Wildlife Society Bulletin; Duebbert, H. F. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Fri, 1 Jan 1982 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
