Population and Spatial Dynamics of Resident Canada Geese in Southeastern Nebraska
In response to increasing populations, damage complaints, and a desire to understand population and spatial dynamics, we studied population size, survival rates, home ranges, movements, and site fidelity of female resident Canada geese (Branta canadensis) at 18 study sites within 23 km of Lincoln, N...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:41cacaa3322f4ab299102606ecc05406 2023-05-15T15:46:15+02:00 Population and Spatial Dynamics of Resident Canada Geese in Southeastern Nebraska Scott R. Groepper P. Joseph Gabig Mark P. Vrtiska Jason M. Gilsdorf Scott E. Hygnstrom Larkin A. Powell 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.26077/w617-1d10 https://doaj.org/article/41cacaa3322f4ab299102606ecc05406 EN eng Utah State University https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/hwi/vol2/iss2/21 https://doaj.org/toc/2155-3874 doi:10.26077/w617-1d10 2155-3874 https://doaj.org/article/41cacaa3322f4ab299102606ecc05406 Human-Wildlife Interactions, Vol 2, Iss 2 (2017) branta canadensis home range human–wildlife conflicts resident canada geese site fidelity Environmental sciences GE1-350 General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution QH1-199.5 article 2017 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.26077/w617-1d10 2023-01-08T01:26:13Z In response to increasing populations, damage complaints, and a desire to understand population and spatial dynamics, we studied population size, survival rates, home ranges, movements, and site fidelity of female resident Canada geese (Branta canadensis) at 18 study sites within 23 km of Lincoln, Nebraska, during 1991–1994. Based on mean flock size (x̄ = 93) and number of collared geese in flocks (x̄ = 13), the estimated population of resident Canada geese was nearly 4,000. Estimated monthly survival for female Canada geese was 0.94, mean home range was 25 km2, and mean maximum distance moved between use areas was 13 km. Collared female Canada geese exhibited strong site fidelity, with 16% of relocated individuals observed at only 1 location during a single year. Other collared geese were observed at a single site during 75% of all observations. Our findings suggest that management efforts to address complaints about nuisance Canada geese must be implemented on the local level to be successful. Article in Journal/Newspaper Branta canadensis Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Canada |
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In response to increasing populations, damage complaints, and a desire to understand population and spatial dynamics, we studied population size, survival rates, home ranges, movements, and site fidelity of female resident Canada geese (Branta canadensis) at 18 study sites within 23 km of Lincoln, Nebraska, during 1991–1994. Based on mean flock size (x̄ = 93) and number of collared geese in flocks (x̄ = 13), the estimated population of resident Canada geese was nearly 4,000. Estimated monthly survival for female Canada geese was 0.94, mean home range was 25 km2, and mean maximum distance moved between use areas was 13 km. Collared female Canada geese exhibited strong site fidelity, with 16% of relocated individuals observed at only 1 location during a single year. Other collared geese were observed at a single site during 75% of all observations. Our findings suggest that management efforts to address complaints about nuisance Canada geese must be implemented on the local level to be successful. |
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Scott R. Groepper P. Joseph Gabig Mark P. Vrtiska Jason M. Gilsdorf Scott E. Hygnstrom Larkin A. Powell |
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Population and Spatial Dynamics of Resident Canada Geese in Southeastern Nebraska |
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Population and Spatial Dynamics of Resident Canada Geese in Southeastern Nebraska |
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Population and Spatial Dynamics of Resident Canada Geese in Southeastern Nebraska |
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Population and Spatial Dynamics of Resident Canada Geese in Southeastern Nebraska |
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Population and Spatial Dynamics of Resident Canada Geese in Southeastern Nebraska |
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population and spatial dynamics of resident canada geese in southeastern nebraska |
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