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28. Bray, M. P. 1984. An evaluation of heron and egret marsh nesting habitat and
possible effects of burning. Murrelet 65:57-59.
Burning used to improve waterfowl nesting habitat at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, UT, also destroys dead stems of hardstem bulrush, primary nesting habitat for herons and egrets. Because little is known of effects of disturbance on traditional colonial nesting sites, fire should be used with discretion, especially if alternative nest sites are limited. [K-L-S]
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