Human Disturbances to Waterfowl

Annotated Bibliography

120. Lee, F. B., R. L. Jessen, N. J. Ordal, R. I. Benson, J. P. Lindmeier, R. E. Farmes, and M. M. Nelson. 1964. Ducks and land use in Minnesota. Minnesota Department of Conservation Technical Bulletin 8. 140 pp.

In the Mahnomen Area 9% of the nests found were deserted by hens. Similar figures for Otter Tail and Pope Areas are 8% and 12%. Some desertion can be attributed to rope-dragging of nesting areas and to nest visits by study personnel.

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