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Investigating The Avian Species Composition, Diversity, And Abundance Of Engelhorn Pond, Kiana Rose
Investigating The Avian Species Composition, Diversity, And Abundance Of Engelhorn Pond, Kiana Rose
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Central Washington University’s Engelhorn Pond contains important habitats for many organisms, particularly migratory birds, and is a valuable resource for students. However, little information is available about the wildlife inhabiting the pond. The pond’s discrete location means that many people are unaware of its existence. In addition, the pond is threatened by a number of anthropogenic sources, including chemical runoff, garbage, and feral cats. By using point counts, a common ornithological survey technique, I recorded the bird species present at the pond during all seasons of the year. I collected data using point counts during 13 visits from June of …
The Breeding Biology Of The Western Tanager (Piranga Ludoviciana), Gary G. Benson
The Breeding Biology Of The Western Tanager (Piranga Ludoviciana), Gary G. Benson
All Master's Theses
In 1969 a two-year study was undertaken in an effort to enlarge our knowledge of the life history of the western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana). Bent (1958) summarizes the literature on the western tanager, and a review of his work clearly shows an almost total absence of detailed information on the species' life history. To obtain this information, observations were conducted from 1 May through 29 July 1969. A few observations were made during the 1968 breeding season.