Movements and habitat use of loons for assessment of conservation buffer zones in the Arctic Coastal Plain of northern Alaska
Oil and gas development in the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska, may pose threats to wildlife. Management guidelines within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska dictate buffer zones for coastal wildlife habitat and for breeding and foraging sites of yellow-billed loons (YBLOs; Gavia adamsii), a species...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:8ccaf47e29f1440ea8d3207420d05d8b 2023-05-15T14:52:01+02:00 Movements and habitat use of loons for assessment of conservation buffer zones in the Arctic Coastal Plain of northern Alaska Sharon A. Poessel Brian D. Uher-Koch John M. Pearce Joel A. Schmutz Autumn-Lynn Harrison David C. Douglas Vanessa R. von Biela Todd E. Katzner 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e00980 https://doaj.org/article/8ccaf47e29f1440ea8d3207420d05d8b EN eng Elsevier http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235198941930647X https://doaj.org/toc/2351-9894 2351-9894 doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e00980 https://doaj.org/article/8ccaf47e29f1440ea8d3207420d05d8b Global Ecology and Conservation, Vol 22, Iss , Pp - (2020) Diver North Slope Pacific loon Petroleum development Red-throated loon Yellow-billed loon Ecology QH540-549.5 article 2020 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e00980 2022-12-31T13:22:38Z Oil and gas development in the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska, may pose threats to wildlife. Management guidelines within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska dictate buffer zones for coastal wildlife habitat and for breeding and foraging sites of yellow-billed loons (YBLOs; Gavia adamsii), a species of conservation concern. However, few data exist to assess the value of these buffer zones for YBLOs or for sympatrically breeding red-throated loons (RTLOs; G. stellata) and Pacific loons (PALOs; G. pacifica). We evaluated movements of these loons on the Arctic Coastal Plain to understand: 1) seasonal timing; 2) marine habitat use; and 3) spatial characteristics of breeding home ranges. We then used those findings to evaluate current management strategies in the context of loon biology. Compared to RTLOs and PALOs, YBLOs nested on larger lakes, stayed on them longer, had larger home ranges, but less frequently used the marine environment in summer. During autumn, YBLOs and PALOs were located farther from shore than during spring or summer, whereas RTLOs used the marine environment similarly during all three seasons. Management buffers established for YBLO nesting areas corresponded well with nest site space use of all three species, suggesting cross-taxa applicability of current management guidelines for nesting habitat. However, the majority of loon locations on the Arctic Coastal Plain were outside of coastal buffer zones established to protect fish and wildlife habitat within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. These findings can inform assessment of conservation buffer zones to mitigate anthropogenic disturbance to loons in Alaska. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Gavia adamsii north slope yellow-billed loon Alaska Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Pacific Global Ecology and Conservation 22 e00980 |
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Oil and gas development in the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska, may pose threats to wildlife. Management guidelines within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska dictate buffer zones for coastal wildlife habitat and for breeding and foraging sites of yellow-billed loons (YBLOs; Gavia adamsii), a species of conservation concern. However, few data exist to assess the value of these buffer zones for YBLOs or for sympatrically breeding red-throated loons (RTLOs; G. stellata) and Pacific loons (PALOs; G. pacifica). We evaluated movements of these loons on the Arctic Coastal Plain to understand: 1) seasonal timing; 2) marine habitat use; and 3) spatial characteristics of breeding home ranges. We then used those findings to evaluate current management strategies in the context of loon biology. Compared to RTLOs and PALOs, YBLOs nested on larger lakes, stayed on them longer, had larger home ranges, but less frequently used the marine environment in summer. During autumn, YBLOs and PALOs were located farther from shore than during spring or summer, whereas RTLOs used the marine environment similarly during all three seasons. Management buffers established for YBLO nesting areas corresponded well with nest site space use of all three species, suggesting cross-taxa applicability of current management guidelines for nesting habitat. However, the majority of loon locations on the Arctic Coastal Plain were outside of coastal buffer zones established to protect fish and wildlife habitat within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. These findings can inform assessment of conservation buffer zones to mitigate anthropogenic disturbance to loons in Alaska. |
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Sharon A. Poessel Brian D. Uher-Koch John M. Pearce Joel A. Schmutz Autumn-Lynn Harrison David C. Douglas Vanessa R. von Biela Todd E. Katzner |
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Sharon A. Poessel Brian D. Uher-Koch John M. Pearce Joel A. Schmutz Autumn-Lynn Harrison David C. Douglas Vanessa R. von Biela Todd E. Katzner |
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Movements and habitat use of loons for assessment of conservation buffer zones in the Arctic Coastal Plain of northern Alaska |
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Movements and habitat use of loons for assessment of conservation buffer zones in the Arctic Coastal Plain of northern Alaska |
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Movements and habitat use of loons for assessment of conservation buffer zones in the Arctic Coastal Plain of northern Alaska |
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Movements and habitat use of loons for assessment of conservation buffer zones in the Arctic Coastal Plain of northern Alaska |
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Movements and habitat use of loons for assessment of conservation buffer zones in the Arctic Coastal Plain of northern Alaska |
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movements and habitat use of loons for assessment of conservation buffer zones in the arctic coastal plain of northern alaska |
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