| Abstract: | We modified conventional, funnel-entrance dabbling duck bait traps to increase captures for banding of American Black Ducks (Anas rubripes) in tidal saltmarsh habitats of Smith Island, Maryland, one of the few remaining strongholds for breeding Black Ducks in the Chesapeake Bay. Traps and trapping techniques were adapted to tidal creeks and refined to improve capture rate, reduce mortality, and minimize interference by gulls. Best results were achieved by synchronizing trapping with predawn, low-tide foraging patterns of Black Ducks. Trap entrances were critical to retaining ducks, and use of loafing platforms reduced overall mortality to 3% of captures per year. We captured 3071 Black Ducks during the 14-year period, 1984-199 |
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| ProdID: | 5223901 |
| Citation Author: | Harrison, M. K., Sr.; Haramis, G. M.; Jorde, D.G.; Stotts, D.B. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Field Ornithology |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Capturing American black ducks in tidal waters; 2000; Article; Journal; Journal of Field Ornithology; Harrison, M. K., Sr.; Haramis, G. M.; Jorde, D.G.; Stotts, D.B. |
| Citation Start Page: | 153 |
| Citation Volume: | 71 |
| Citation Year: | 2000 |
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| Text: | Capturing American black ducks in tidal waters; 2000; Article; Journal; Journal of Field Ornithology; Harrison, M. K., Sr.; Haramis, G. M.; Jorde, D.G.; Stotts, D.B. |
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| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1648%2F0273-8570%282000%29071%5B0153%3ACABDIT%5D2.0.CO%3B2 |
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