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The Use Of Night-Vision Equipment To Observe Wildlife In Forested Wetlands, Kirk J. Havens, Walter I. Priest Iii, Ann Jennings
The Use Of Night-Vision Equipment To Observe Wildlife In Forested Wetlands, Kirk J. Havens, Walter I. Priest Iii, Ann Jennings
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Urban forested wetlands and rural forested wetlands were studied to investigate the effectiveness of night-vision image intensifier equipment in the observation of medium-to-large animals and to investigate if surrounding landscape type influences wetland habitat value. Bats, cats, dogs, owls, deer, and humans were easily observed using the night-vision equipment. Differences in species use between the rural and urban forested wetland were observed. Light levels and noise levels were significantly higher (p