James Nichols, Ph.D.
Dr. Jim Nichols conducts research on animal population dynamics and management
Recent Accomplishments
Education
- B.S. Wake Forest University, Biology, 1971
- M.S. Louisiana State University, Wildlife Management, 1973
- Ph.D. Michigan State University, Wildlife Ecology, 1976
Professional Studies/Experience
- Adaptive management and assessment of habitat changes on migratory birds
- Development of models of mallard population dynamics for adaptive harvest management
- Development of methods to estimate parameters associated with animal population dynamics
- Statistical methods for species richness estimation
- Technical Assistance -Tiger Monitoring and Population Research
- Development of methods for estimating patch occupancy and patch-dynamic parameters from detection-nondetection survey data
- Development of methods to estimate species richness and community-dynamic parameters from species list data
Mentorship/Outreach
Professional societies/affiliations/committees/editorial boardsScientific/Oral Presentations, Abstracts
Honors, awards, recognition, elected offices
- 2005 - U.S. Presidential Rank Award (Meritorious Senior Professional)
- 2004 - U.S. Geological Survey Meritorious Service Award
- 2004 - IFAS Scholar Award, University of Florida
- 1998 - Promoted to Senior Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey
- 1991 - The George W. Snedecor Award of the American Statistical Association
- 1991 - The Wildlife Society's Wildlife Publication Award for Monograph
- 1984 - Southeastern Section of the Wildlife Society, Outstanding Publication Award
Scientific/Oral Presentations, Abstracts
Science and Products
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Capture-recapture survival models taking account of transients
The presence of transient animals, common enough in natural populations, invalidates the estimation of survival by traditional capture- recapture (CR) models designed for the study of residents only. Also, the study of transit is interesting in itself. We thus develop here a class of CR models to describe the presence of transients. In order to assess the merits of this approach we examme the b
Authors
R. Pradel, J. E. Hines, J.D. Lebreton, J. D. Nichols
Recent numerical changes in North American roseate terns and their conjectured cause
No abstract available.
Authors
J.J. Hatch, J. A. Spendelow, J. D. Nichols, J. E. Hines
Ecology and management of subdivided animal populations
No abstract available.
Authors
J.D. Lebreton, J. D. Nichols
Techniques for estimating abundance and species richness: Recommendations
No abstract available.
Authors
M.J. Conroy, J. D. Nichols
Keys to a successful project: Associated data and planning: Data standards
No abstract available.
Authors
R.W. McDiarmid, D.E. Wilson
Voucher specimens
No abstract available.
Authors
R.P. Reynolds, R.J. Crombie, R.W. McDiarmid, Terry L. Yates
Techniques for estimating abundance and species richness: Estimation of mammal abundance. Introduction
No abstract available.
Authors
J. D. Nichols, M.J. Conroy
Sources of variation in migratory movements of animal populations: statistical inference and a selective review of empirical results for birds
No abstract available.
Authors
J. D. Nichols
The management of hunting of Anatidae
The objectives of harvest management for members of family Anatidae typically involve the size of the harvested population and the size of the harvest. Hunting regulations are the primary tool used to try to achieve the objectives of harvest management. Informed harvest management thus requires a knowledge of the relationship between hunting regulations and both Anatid abundance and harvest. Re
Authors
J. D. Nichols, F.A. Johnson
Conclusions and recommendations of the workshop: 'Management and wise use'
No abstract available.
Authors
J. D. Nichols, J. Trouvilliez
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 401
Capture-recapture survival models taking account of transients
The presence of transient animals, common enough in natural populations, invalidates the estimation of survival by traditional capture- recapture (CR) models designed for the study of residents only. Also, the study of transit is interesting in itself. We thus develop here a class of CR models to describe the presence of transients. In order to assess the merits of this approach we examme the b
Authors
R. Pradel, J. E. Hines, J.D. Lebreton, J. D. Nichols
Recent numerical changes in North American roseate terns and their conjectured cause
No abstract available.
Authors
J.J. Hatch, J. A. Spendelow, J. D. Nichols, J. E. Hines
Ecology and management of subdivided animal populations
No abstract available.
Authors
J.D. Lebreton, J. D. Nichols
Techniques for estimating abundance and species richness: Recommendations
No abstract available.
Authors
M.J. Conroy, J. D. Nichols
Keys to a successful project: Associated data and planning: Data standards
No abstract available.
Authors
R.W. McDiarmid, D.E. Wilson
Voucher specimens
No abstract available.
Authors
R.P. Reynolds, R.J. Crombie, R.W. McDiarmid, Terry L. Yates
Techniques for estimating abundance and species richness: Estimation of mammal abundance. Introduction
No abstract available.
Authors
J. D. Nichols, M.J. Conroy
Sources of variation in migratory movements of animal populations: statistical inference and a selective review of empirical results for birds
No abstract available.
Authors
J. D. Nichols
The management of hunting of Anatidae
The objectives of harvest management for members of family Anatidae typically involve the size of the harvested population and the size of the harvest. Hunting regulations are the primary tool used to try to achieve the objectives of harvest management. Informed harvest management thus requires a knowledge of the relationship between hunting regulations and both Anatid abundance and harvest. Re
Authors
J. D. Nichols, F.A. Johnson
Conclusions and recommendations of the workshop: 'Management and wise use'
No abstract available.
Authors
J. D. Nichols, J. Trouvilliez