Breeding activity of shorebirds on Herschel Island

We are monitoring the nesting activity and density of shorebirds. We find nests through systematic search of 12-ha plots in mesic upland heath and hydric meadow tundra. Many nests are also found opportunistically. Nests found are positioned with a GPS and revisited during the breeding period to dete...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Donald Reid, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
Format: Dataset
Language:English
Published: Canadian Cryospheric Information Network 2015
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Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.5443/754
https://www.polardata.ca/pdcsearch/?doi_id=754
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Summary:We are monitoring the nesting activity and density of shorebirds. We find nests through systematic search of 12-ha plots in mesic upland heath and hydric meadow tundra. Many nests are also found opportunistically. Nests found are positioned with a GPS and revisited during the breeding period to determine laying date, clutch size, hatching date and fledging success. : Purpose: Long term monitoring of the breeding activity and density (abundance, phenology and success) of shorebirds : Summary: Not Applicable