This category contains information about the Order Anseriformes, commonly known as Waterfowl, and closely related to the Galliformes. Members of this order include Ducks, Seaducks, Geese, Swans, Buffleheads, and Mergansers.
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A Simple Field Candler for Waterfowl Eggs
Explains purpose, other methods, instructions, light source, and criteria for age-determination. Includes chart.
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Locating, Constructing, and Managing Islands for Nesting Waterfowl
Extension bulletin for public and private managers describes location factors, construction guidelines, island types, and required permits.
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Predation on Waterfowl in Arctic Tundra: A Review
Report offers breeding areas, status of population, waterfowl adaptations, habitat changes, and predation management information.
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Protocol and Practice in the Adaptive Management of Waterfowl Harvests
Presents abstract, background, discussions and conclusions. By Fred Johnson, et.al.
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Review of the Problem of Lead Poisoning in Waterfowl
Report looks at sources and diagnosis of lead poisoning, susceptibility, mortality, and reducing lead toxicosis. Includes abstract, introduction, and downloadable .zip file.
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Spring-staging Ecology of Waterfowl in Nebraska - Then Versus Now
Brief report addresses background, preliminary results and implications of two-year study between 1998 and 2000.