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Using First Passage Time Analysis To Identify Foraging Patterns Of The Northern Bobwhite, Diana J. Mcgrath, Theron M. Terhune Ii, James A. Martin Nov 2017

Using First Passage Time Analysis To Identify Foraging Patterns Of The Northern Bobwhite, Diana J. Mcgrath, Theron M. Terhune Ii, James A. Martin

National Quail Symposium Proceedings

Patterns in movement data can reveal important information relating environmental variables to behavioral mechanisms. First passage time analysis (hereafter; FPT) can be used to quantify the spatial and temporal variation in movements by identifying areas of restricted search behavior based on measuring residence time in an area. It is applicable in studies of foraging ecology and habitat selection because it can empirically quantify behavioral decisions without any a priori assumptions of habitat availability. Furthermore, FPT analysis is simple to implement and interpret; however, the technique has yet to be applied to the northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus, hereafter bobwhite) …


Foraging Behavior Of Northern Bobwhites In Relation To Resource Availability, Ryan S. Miller, William E. Palmer, Shane D. Wellendorf, L. Wes Burger Jr. Nov 2017

Foraging Behavior Of Northern Bobwhites In Relation To Resource Availability, Ryan S. Miller, William E. Palmer, Shane D. Wellendorf, L. Wes Burger Jr.

National Quail Symposium Proceedings

Distribution of food resources may influence northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) foraging decisions and demographic rates. We tested whether covey movements were sensitive to food availability by spreading sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) every 15 days at 3 rates; high rate (174 L/ha/yr), low rate (44 L/ha/yr), and no feed on 3 sections (~240 ha each) of Tall Timbers Research Station, 2009–2010. We measured sorghum availability spread along a 17 km feeding trail every 5 days. We determined seasonal (1 Nov - 15 Mar) home ranges of radio-tagged coveys (n = 89) and daily movement rates and home …


Measuring Farmer Conservation Behaviors: Challenges And Best Practices, Kristin Floress, Adam Reimer, Aaron Thompson, Mark Burbach, Cody Knutson, Linda Prokopy, Marc Ribaudo, Jessica Ulrich-Schad Jan 2017

Measuring Farmer Conservation Behaviors: Challenges And Best Practices, Kristin Floress, Adam Reimer, Aaron Thompson, Mark Burbach, Cody Knutson, Linda Prokopy, Marc Ribaudo, Jessica Ulrich-Schad

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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