| Abstract: | We developed methods to monitor the status of Gyrfalcons in Alaska. Results of surveys and monitoring will be informative for resource managers and will be useful for studying potential changes in ecological communities of the high latitudes. We estimated that the probability of detecting a Gyrfalcon at an occupied nest site was between 64% and 87% depending on observer experience and aircraft type (fixed-wing or helicopter). The probability of detection is an important factor for estimating occupancy of nesting areas, and occupancy can be used as a metric for monitoring species‘ status. We conclude that surveys of nesting habitat to monitor occupancy during the breeding season are practical because of the high probability of seeing a Gyrfalcon from aircraft. Aerial surveys are effective for searching sample plots or index areas in the expanse of the Alaskan terrain. Furthermore, several species of cliff-nesting birds can be surveyed concurrently from aircraft. Occupancy estimation also can be applied using data from other field search methods (e.g., from boats) that have proven useful in Alaska. We believe a coordinated broad-scale, inter-agency, collaborative approach is necessary in Alaska. Monitoring can be facilitated by collating and archiving each set of results in a secure universal repository to allow for statewide meta-analysis. |
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| ProdID: | 70007192 |
| Citation Author: | Fuller, Mark R.; Schempf, Philip F.; Booms, Travis L. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Forest and Rangeland Ecosys Science Center |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 8 p. [275-282] |
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| Citation Public Comments: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Department of Fish and Game |
| Citation Publisher: | The Peregrine Fund |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Developing Gyrfalcon surveys and monitoring for Alaska; 2011; Conference publication; Fuller, Mark R.; Schempf, Philip F.; Booms, Travis L. |
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| Citation Year: | 2011 |
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| Text: | Developing Gyrfalcon surveys and monitoring for Alaska; 2011; Conference publication; Fuller, Mark R.; Schempf, Philip F.; Booms, Travis L. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://peregrinefund.org/subsites/conference-gyr/proceedings/129-Fuller.pdf |
| Date Other: | Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00 -0500 |
| Publisher: | The Peregrine Fund |
