Using light-level geolocators to model waterfowl movements and breeding propensity

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This project, supported by the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Nevada Waterfowl Association, uses light-level geolocators to understand the annual migratory pathways of waterfowl in the Pacific flyway, and to assess the timing and location of individual breeding activities.

This work is part of a larger effort to monitor wood duck population dynamics and movements in and around Fallon, NV (Fallon Wood Duck Project, PI Chris Nicolai).

Delta Waterfowl:

Dr. Chris Nicolai

Publications

Cook, N.A., Nicolai, C.A., Shoemaker, K.T. In prep. Monitoring waterfowl breeding activities with geolocators: a case study with Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa) in northern Nevada. Journal of Animal Ecology.
Cook, N.A., Nicolai, C.A., Shoemaker, K.T. Submitted. Movements and staging locations of Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) in the Pacific Flyway. Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management.

Movement Ecology on Shoemaker Lab

Using light-level geolocators to model waterfowl movements and breeding propensity

Publications