A Brief Natural History of North Dakota
A brief natural history of North Dakota from the first observations of Lewis and Clark in 1804 to the present Jensen, Bill. 2001. Lewis and Clark in North Dakota: wildlife then & now -- A brief natural history of North Dakota, 1804 to present. ... [... more]
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Management of Agricultural Landscapes for the ...
Guidelines that land managers can follow to increase habitat and nesting cover for many species of neotropical migrants Thirty-eight Neotropical migrants are common in the agricultural landcapes of the Midwest. Most of these species depend on ... [... more]
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Platte River Ecology Study
A 1981 report filled with information about the role of Nebraska's Platte River Valley with respect to midcontinent migratory bird populations This report summarizes findings of the Platte River Ecology Study. The 3-year investigation was ... [... more]
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Platte River Ecosystem Resources and Management, with ...
Discusses ecosystem resources in the Platte River area of Nebraska, describes some impacts of human development on habitats and species, and presents a series of management alternatives that should be considered to maintain the integrity of the ... [... more]
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Wetlands of the United States
An early attempt at inventorying and classifying wetlands in the United States Undisturbed marshes, swamps, and overflow lands have many inherent values and a variety of uses. This report is confined to the use of these natural wetlands by ... [... more]
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Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)
The wood duck is considered by many bird watchers to be North America's most colorful waterfowl species. Its scientific name, Aix sponsa, translates into "waterbird in bridal dress." Today the wood duck is one of the most common waterfowl [... more]
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Physiography
Results of a 1981 breeding bird survey to determine the density and size of breeding bird populations and the ecological impact that the region has on native species North Dakota has the least extensive total area of forested habitats of any of ... [... more]
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Birds as Indicators of Riparian Vegetation Condition in ...
Evaluates the effectiveness of using bird populations to monitor the health of riparian ecosystems Wetlands and riparian areas comprise <1% of the land area in the western U.S., yet they support a tremendous diversity and abundance of wildlife. ... [... more]
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Breeding Birds of Wooded Draws in Western North Dakota
Species composition and relative abundance of birds occupying wooded draws for a five-county region of western North Dakota in 1982 Wooded draws represent a unique vegetative community within the northern Great Plains. Because of their limited ... [... more]
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Build A Birdhouse
Specifications and general information for building birdhouses In and around many industrial centers where pollutants are rampant and in heavy agricultural areas where pesticide use is great, the number of songbirds has decreased in recent ... [... more]
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Eastern Bluebird
The eastern bluebird is a favorite migratory songbird of birders and nonbirders alike. The bird's bright blue color and melodious song make it a welcome visitor to backyards. The history of the bluebird spans a series of struggles and successes ... [... more]
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Many Remaining Grassland Habitats Are of Reduced Quality
A review of the response of grassland bird populations to changes in grassland habitats that have resulted from the Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands Are Imperiled, Considered the Nation's Most Threatened Ecosystem Major Declines in ... [... more]
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