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Studies of the Physiology of Wintering and of Molting Canada Geese (Branta Canadensis Interior)
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The Impact of Nutrient Loading from Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) on Water Quality, a Mesocosm Approach
… to determine the impact of Canada Goose (Branta cana.densis) feces on water quality parameters. After 30 days of fecal additions (treatments of 2.419 g, 1.209 g and 12.090 g every 3 d) we found no significant impact on soluble reactive phosphorus, total phosphorus, ammonia, nitrate, total …
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Taxonomic, ecological and quantitative examination of chewing lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) on Canada geese (Branta canadensis) and mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) in Manitoba, Canada
Over 19 years chewing lice data from Canada geese and mallards were collected. From Canada geese (n=300) 48,669 lice were collected, including Anaticola anseris, Anatoecus dentatus, Anatoecus penicillatus, Ciconiphilus pectiniventris, Ornithobius goniopleurus, and Trinoton anserinum. The prevalence …
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Population and Productivity of a Flock of Giant Canada Geese in Northeastern South Dakota
… and productivity studies of giant Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) were conducted in northeastern South Dakota in 1976 and 1977. One hundred ninety-three of 436 randomly selected sample quarter sections on the 5,459 km2 area contained potential goose nesting habitat in 1976. Forty-six …
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Use of Stockpods for Nesting by Giant Canada Geese
A study of giant Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) nesting on stockponds in western South Dakota was conducted during 1974 and 1975. Analysis of 10 selected variables at nests on natural sites indicated that distance of water below high water level and percent slope from wetland to horizon, …
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Productivity of A Resident Giant Canada Goose Flock in Northeastern South Dakota
… study (1974-1975) of a resident Canada goose (Branta canadensis maxima) flock is reported. Twenty-four percent of the artificial nest structures (ANS) available were used by nesting geese. Artificial nesting structures, islands, muskrat houses and peninsulas were used by geese as nesting sites. …
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HISTOLOGICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF PATHOLOGICAL VERSUS NORMAL BONE IN ALLOSAURUS FRAGILIS AND MODERN AVIANS
… fragilis, and two modern bird species, Branta canadensis (Canada goose) and Cathartes aura (turkey vulture). Raman spectroscopy analysis was performed on modern birds, but not fossil material. Stable isotope and rare earth elements (REE) analyses were performed on fossil material to …
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Waterfowl Production On Three Types of Artificial Nesting Structures in South Dakota Wetlands
… (Aythya americana), and giant Canada geese (Branta Canadensis). Occupancy rates averaged 24.0%, 45.7%, and 15.0% for baskets, bales, and culverts, respectively. Nesting success averaged 69.5%, 35.8% and 66.7% for baskets, bales, and culverts, respectively. Production of young averaged 1.08, …
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Nesting Giant Canada Geese in Western South Dakota
<p>Giant Canada geese (Branta Canadensis maxima) began nesting on 27 March 1976 and 2 April 1977. Peak hatch occurred from 15 to 21 May 1976 and 22 to 28 May 1977 and the nesting season lasted 69 days in 1976 and 83 days in 1977. Average clutch size was 4.8 eggs per nest in 1976 and 5.0 in 1977. …
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Evaluation of Various Foliar Sprays for Use as a Canada Goose Grazing Deterrent
… crop damage caused by flightless Canada geese (Branta canadensis). An effective crop deterrent to Canada geese would be important to game managers in eastern South Dakota. In 2011 and 2012, I evaluated the effectiveness of Rejex-It Migrate Turfguard®, Bird Shield®, Avian Control®, and Avipel® as …
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Reduction of wildlife on airfields through turfgrass selection
… from each plot and surveyed Canada geese (Branta canadensis L.) using pellet counts. Results suggest that zoysia grass may be a successful means of reducing bird numbers at airports. Along with endophytic tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass, zoysia had fewer bird observations than …
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Soil ingestion and lead concentration in wildlife species
… Mean (± S.E.) soil ingestion by Canada geese (Branta canadensis) and mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) were 4.92 (± 0.60) and 11.73 (± 1.54), respectively. Diets of short-tailed shrews (Blarina brevicauda) consisted of 5.20 (± 1.87)% soil, white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) 16.21 (± 4.85)%, …
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Nesting and Brood Rearing Ecology of the Vancouver Canada Goose on Admiralty Island Southeast of Alaska
… brood rearing biology of Vancouver Canada geese (Branta canadensis fulva) was studied in 1978 (preliminary) and from April-August 1979 in Seymour Canal, Admiralty Island, Alaska. Geese used trees for perching during the incubation period (24 April-7 June) and use was significant (P < .0001) for …
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Ecology of wintering Canada geese in the greater Chicago metropolitan area
Canada geese (Branta canadensis) breed in subarctic and temperate areas of North America, but both populations typically winter in temperate regions of the northern United States. During winter, Canada geese are increasingly using urban areas, but data are lacking on habitat use and selection, …
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Foraging ecology of bald eagles on the northern Chesapeake Bay with an examination of techniques used in the study of bald eagle food habits
… abundance with diet shifts. Canada geese (<i>Branta canadensis</i>), mallard (<i>Anas platyrhynchos</i>), and white-tailed deer (<i>Odocoileus virginianus</i>) carrion were primary foods from November through February. Cold-stressed gizzard shad (<i>Dorosoma cepedianum</i>) were captured …
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Evaluation of Giant Canada Goose Restoration in Western South Dakota
<p>A study of giant Canada goose (Branta Canadensis maxima) restoration in western South Dakota was conducted during 1970 and 1971. Nesting, production and mortality, homing, and pioneering were evaluated both years. Nesting began April 4 in 1970 and extended for 73 days, but the peak of nesting …
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Flightless Giant Canada Goose Depredation Abatement and Disgestibility of Selected Crops in South Dakota
… depredation by flightless giant Canada geese (Branta Canadensis maxima) has become a common occurrence across the upper Midwest. Due to numerous landowner complaints, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) is evaluating several methods to solve this problem. One method is the …
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Movement ecology and habitat use of Canada geese using major metropolitan areas in the context of human-wildlife conflicts
Canada geese (Branta canadensis) are economically and socially important due to their popularity as a game species and association with human-wildlife conflicts. The species’ ability to adapt to human-altered agricultural and urban landscapes has contributed to the success of temperate-breeding …
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Band-Recovery Analysis and Survival Estimates for South Dakota Giant Canada Goose Populations
… calculated for South Dakota giant Canada goose (Branta canadensis maxima) populations. I analyzed Canada goose bandrecovery data obtained from the USGS's Bird Banding Laboratory consisting of 26, 141 bandings and 6,837 recoveries (1955 - 95). Only Canada geese banded preseason (June - September) …
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Nicarbazin for contraception of Canada geese: laboratory and field studies
Increasing numbers of resident Canada geese (Branta canadensis) and opposition to lethal control measures have resulted in a greater need to develop nonlethal techniques to manage bird populations. Contraception may provide a useful nonlethal management tool to reduce wild bird populations. …