Effects of agricultural burning on nesting waterfowl

Canadian Field-Naturalist
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Abstract

Agricultural burning in an intensively farmed region within Manitoba's pothole district is shown to affect the nesting activities of ground-nesting ducks. All species, except Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors), preferred unburned nest cover, although success was higher in burned areas, where predators may have exerted less influence. Attitudes of farmers, burning chronology, and nest destruction by fires are also reported.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Effects of agricultural burning on nesting waterfowl
Series title Canadian Field-Naturalist
Volume 89
Issue 1
Year Published 1975
Language English
Publisher Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club
Contributing office(s) Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
Description 7 p.
First page 21
Last page 27
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