| Abstract: | Clangula hyemalis (Long-tailed Ducks) were observed diving in the wake of the Nantucket Island ferry during December over a 5-year period (2005–2009). The unusual diving behavior appeared to be related to foraging, but could not be confirmed. Long-tailed Ducks typically feed on more mobile prey than most other diving ducks, and it is speculated that the propeller wash in shallow water dislodged or disturbed prey and provided an enhanced feeding opportunity. Long-tailed Ducks collected while feeding in a disturbed area near a clamming boat not far from the ferry channel were feeding predominantly on Crangon septemspinosa (Sand Shrimp) that apparently had been dislodged by the clamming operation. |
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| ProdID: | 70038284 |
| Citation Author: | Perry, Matthew C. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Northeastern Naturalist |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 5 p. |
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| Citation Publisher: | Humboldt Field Research Institute |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Foraging behavior of Long-tailed Ducks in a ferry wake; 2012; Article; Journal; Northeastern Naturalist; Perry, Matthew C. |
| Citation Start Page: | 135 |
| Citation Volume: | 19 |
| Citation Year: | 2012 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Foraging behavior of Long-tailed Ducks in a ferry wake; 2012; Article; Journal; Northeastern Naturalist; Perry, Matthew C. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1656/045.019.0112 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 2 May 2012 16:35 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Humboldt Field Research Institute |
