Formulating a minimum population estimate for mountain plovers in Wyoming.
Authors(s): S. Anderson and R. Plumb
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Publication Date: 0000-00-00
Type: Annual Report
Location: Cheyenne Wyoming
Abstract: This project's initial season was largely spent conducting extensive driving surveys of historical observation sites across the state in search of significant pockets of breeding plovers. The locations of both previously known and unknown "hot spots" were verified in areas including the Red Desert, Mexican Flats, Laramie Basin, Shirley Basin, and Polecat and Chapman Benches. Over 30 active nests were located and nearly 80 juvenile and adult mountain plovers were trapped and banded. Blood and feather samples were collected and contributed to collaborating DNA and stable isotope studies being conducted by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. Next season's efforts will focus on surveying additional potential habitat and obtaining density and abundance estimates through Distance sampling.
Keywords: animal, bird, Aves, ornithology, plover, Charadrius montanus , population, Red Desert, nest, banding, habitat
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| DOC TITLE | Formulating a minimum population estimate for mountain plovers in Wyoming. |
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| LOCATION | Cheyenne Wyoming |
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| KEYWORDS | animal, bird, Aves, ornithology, plover, Charadrius montanus , population, Red Desert, nest, banding, habitat |
| ABSTRACT | This project's initial season was largely spent conducting extensive driving surveys of historical observation sites across the state in search of significant pockets of breeding plovers. The locations of both previously known and unknown "hot spots" were verified in areas including the Red Desert, Mexican Flats, Laramie Basin, Shirley Basin, and Polecat and Chapman Benches. Over 30 active nests were located and nearly 80 juvenile and adult mountain plovers were trapped and banded. Blood and feather samples were collected and contributed to collaborating DNA and stable isotope studies being conducted by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. Next season's efforts will focus on surveying additional potential habitat and obtaining density and abundance estimates through Distance sampling. |
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