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Human Disturbances to Waterfowl

Annotated Bibliography


57. Eberhart, L. E., R. G. Anthony, and W. H. Rickard. 1989. Movement and habitat use by Great Basin Canada goose broods. Journal of Wildlife Management 53:740-748.

Broods of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) seemed to be most susceptible to human disturbance during the first few weeks following hatching, but older broods were relatively tolerant of repeated human disturbance. Eight broods residing in the lower stretch of the river had access to shoreline areas within their home ranges that were adjacent to human habitation. These broods showed a significant avoidance of human habitation (P = 0.02) and concentrated their activities in portions of their home ranges comparatively free from human disturbance.


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