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Summary of bird censusing and atlasing in North America

This paper reviews the historical development, present status and methods of the principal bird census and atlas projects in North America.
Authors
C.S. Robbins

The Andean condor as a research surrogate for the California condor

Captive propagation of Andean Condors (Vultur gryphus) was initiated at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in 1966 in anticipation of the need to apply resulting techniques to the captive breeding of the endangered California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus). This report summarizes the progress made on this Andean Condor breeding and research project, with emphasis on recent fostering/cross-fos
Authors
J. W. Carpenter, F. J. Dein, D. H. Ellis

The influence of local weather on autumn migration of peregrine falcons on Assateague Island

No abstract available.
Authors
F.P. Ward, W.S. Seegar, M. Yates, K. Titus, M.R. Fuller

The status of osprey research in western North America

The status of research on the Osprey tn western North America is reviewed. For discussion purposes the geographical populations are conveniently subdivided into Canada and Alaska, the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the western interior of the United States, and Mexico. Suggestions are made for further research on the populations in each region. In addition, possible research and managemen
Authors
C. J. Henny

Traditional and expanded tree pit concepts

No abstract available.
Authors
R.S. Hammerschlag, J.L. Sherald

Use of cultured fish in sport fisheries management in the United States of America

No abstract available at this time
Authors
R. E. Stevens, J. P. McCraren, K.W. McAllister

Wildlife health implications of sewage disposal in wetlands

Wildlife health concerns associated with disposal of sewage effluent in wetlands are of three primary types: (1) introduction of pathogens, (2) introduction of pollutants that adversely impact on host body defense mechanisms, and (3) changes in the physical and chemical properties of wetlands that favor the development and maintenance of disease problems. Unlike the situation with human health con
Authors
M. Friend