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Factors influencing wetland use by Canada geese

January 1, 1997

Seasonal and semi-permanent wetlands in eastern South Dakota were surveyed in 1995 and 1996 to identify habitat characteristics influencing wetland use by Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima). Position of a wetland within the landscape and its area were important landscape-scale features influencing wetland use by geese. Our delineation of potential Canada goose habitat using a wetland geographic information system indicated that distribution and area of semi-permanent wetlands likely limit Canada goose occurrence in regions outside the Prairie Coteau. Periodicity in hydrologic cycles within landscapes also may influence goose use of wetlands in eastern South Dakota.

Publication Year 1997
Title Factors influencing wetland use by Canada geese
Authors D.E. Naugle, J.S. Gleason, J.A. Jenks, K.F. Higgins, P.W. Mammenga, S.M. Nusser
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Wetlands
Index ID 70019359
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse