A5034494722- Avian ecology and behavior
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Radio Wave Propagation Studies
- Climate variability and models
- Marine and fisheries research
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Marine animal studies overview
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
Environment and Climate Change Canada
2021-2024
Abstract Background Weather can have both delayed and immediate impacts on animal populations, species evolved behavioral adaptions to respond weather conditions. has long been hypothesized affect the timing intensity of avian migration, radar studies demonstrated strong correlations between broad-scale migration patterns. How affects individual decisions about initiation migratory flights, particularly at beginning remains uncertain. Methods Here, we combine automated radio telemetry data...
Each spring and fall billions of songbirds depart on nocturnal migrations across the globe. Theory suggests that should migration shortly after sunset to maximize their potential for nightly flight duration or time departure with emergence celestial cues needed orientation navigation. Although captive studies have found during a narrow window sunset, observational wild birds later more asynchronously relative than predicted.We used coded radio tags automated radio-telemetry estimate nearly...
Abstract Migration consists of a sequence small- to large-scale flights often separated by stopovers for refueling. Tradeoffs between minimizing migration time (more flights, shorter stopovers) and maximizing energy gain (fewer longer will affect overall timing. For example, some individuals make long-term in high-quality habitat that maximize (e.g., molt-migration), but movement those habitats likely costs time. We used radio telemetry blood plasma metabolite levels examine physiological...
Abstract Background Migratory connectivity links the different populations across full cycle and species range may lead to differences in survival among populations. Studies on spatial temporal migratory along migration routes are rare, especially for small animals. Methods We used an automated radio-telemetry array assess en route between early later stages of fall eastern Swainson’s Thrush, variation pace consecutive detection from receiving stations journey. tracked 241 individuals Canada...
Abstract Bird populations within the same species may follow different migratory strategies and phenology depending on their breeding location latitude, be influenced by important stopover sites. Understanding these identifying sites is crucial for conservation of with regionally varying population trends. In this study, Euphagus carolinus (Rusty Blackbird) from 2 in eastern North America were affixed NanoTag (Lotek) transmitters tracked using Motus Wildlife Tracking System to determine...
Bégin-Marchand, C., F. Gagnon, B. Drolet, J. Ibarzabal, and A. Tremblay. 2022. Insights on post-breeding movements from a northeastern population of Canada Warblers (Cardellina canadensis). Avian Conservation Ecology 17(1):4. https://doi.org/10.5751/ACE-02013-170104