A method for trapping breeding adult American Oystercatchers
Journal of Field Ornithology
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Abstract
We present an efficient and effective method for trapping adult, breeding American Oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) that minimizes disturbance to nesting birds and the risk of trapping injuries. We used a remote controlled mechanical decoy to lure territorial adults to a leg-hold noose-mat trap. We trapped 25 birds over two seasons and were successful on 54% of our trapping attempts in 2003. We only trapped birds before the breeding season or between nesting attempts to reduce nest-site disturbance.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A method for trapping breeding adult American Oystercatchers |
| Series title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| DOI | 10.1648/0273-8570-76.1.46 |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Association of Field Ornithologists |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Atlanta |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 46 |
| Last page | 49 |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Other Geospatial | Cape Fear River, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Lookout National Seashore |
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