Data Supporting Studies of Brant and Other Waterfowl Distribution within Izembek Lagoon, Alaska, 1985-1987

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey - Alaska Science Center
Publication_Date: 20221209
Title:

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Series_Information:

Series_Name:

Data Supporting Studies of Brant and Other Waterfowl Disturbance Behavior, Distribution, and Diet at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska, 1985-1988

Issue_Identification: ver 1.0, December 2022

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Suggested Citation: U.S. Geological Survey - Alaska Science Center. 2022, Data supporting studies of brant and other waterfowl disturbance behavior, distribution, and diet at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska, 1985-1988: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9B98AK4

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9B98AK4
Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Publication_Date: 2009
Title: Population Ecology of Waterfowl and Loons
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: website
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Alaska Science Portal
Issue_Identification: 377

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Other_Citation_Details:

This is a link to the broader USGS Alaska Science Center research project supported by these data. Users will find a description of the research project and links to associated reports, publications, and data products.

Online_Linkage: https://alaska.usgs.gov/portal/project.php?project_id=377

Description:

Abstract:

This data package presents legacy data collected during 1985-1987 at Izembek Lagoon on the western end of the Alaska Peninsula. The data were collected in support of a multi-year study focused on aircraft disturbance of waterfowl, particularly Black Brant, Emperor Geese, and Cackling Geese. The study was conducted at Izembek Lagoon and included several study sites within the lagoon: Halfway Point, Grant Point, Outer Marker, Quarter Point, Applegate Cove, Norma Bay, Round Island, and Banding Island. The primary objectives were to 1) define the time periods that are most important for geese, 2) determine if certian portions of Izembek Lagoon are more important than other areas, 3) evaluate factors that influence distribution of geese within Izembek Lagoon, and 4) compare use by geese of Izembek Lagoon with use of other adjacent lagoons to determine relative importance.

The raw data are provided in a .CSV format, however, PDF digital scans of original field data sheets, tables, figures, and maps are also available upon request.

Purpose:

Between 1985-1988, biologists with the USFWS Special Studies Program (precursor to USFWS Alaska Region departments and ultimately the Ecosystems Office at the USGS) collected observational information on waterbirds at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska. Izembek Lagoon contains one of the largest eelgrass beds in the world and the importance of this resource to waterfowl has led to its designation as a wetland of international importance (RAMSAR). Long-term studies on waterfowl productivity and behavior allow scientists to evaluate the health of waterfowl populations and the environments supporting them. Also, goose distribution patterns can be used to evaluate the likelihood for conflicts amd to minimize the disturbance effects of aircraft overflights or other activities causing disturbance.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 1985
Ending_Date: 1987

Currentness_Reference: observed

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Izembek Lagoon, Alaska
Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -163.58
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -161.41
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 55.72
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 54.78

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:ASC502

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Biota
Theme_Keyword: Environment

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NASA GCMD Earth Science Keyword Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Animals/Vertebrates
Theme_Keyword: Ducks/Geese/Swans
Theme_Keyword: Animal ecology and behavior

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS CSA Biocomplexity Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Waterfowl
Theme_Keyword: Disturbance
Theme_Keyword: Ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Social behavior
Theme_Keyword: Public aircraft

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Wildlife
Theme_Keyword: Ecology
Theme_Keyword: Coastal ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Animal behavior
Theme_Keyword: Field inventory and monitoring
Theme_Keyword: Field experiments
Theme_Keyword: Mitigation of coastal hazards
Theme_Keyword: Migration
Theme_Keyword: Biological productivity

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Black Brant
Theme_Keyword: Emperor Goose
Theme_Keyword: Cackling Goose

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Alaska
Place_Keyword: Alaska Peninsula

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Izembek Lagoon
Place_Keyword: Cove Island
Place_Keyword: Halfway Point
Place_Keyword: Grant Point
Place_Keyword: Outer Marker
Place_Keyword: Quarter Point
Place_Keyword: Applegate Cove
Place_Keyword: Norma Bay
Place_Keyword: Round Island
Place_Keyword: Banding Island

Taxonomy:

Keywords/Taxon:

Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: Brant Goose
Taxonomic_Keywords: Emperor Goose
Taxonomic_Keywords: Cackling Goose

Taxonomic_System:

Classification_System/Authority:

Classification_System_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: online database
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: ITIS-North America

Other_Citation_Details:

Taxonomic details retrieved November 7, 2022, from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System online database https://www.itis.gov

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/F7KH0KBK

Taxonomic_Procedures:

Avian species were identified by skilled observers in the field based on plumage, behavior, and vocalizations

Taxonomic_Completeness:

Taxonomy is complete for all samples. No vouchers were collected.

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Subkingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Bilateria
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Infrakingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Deuterostomia
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Subphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Infraphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gnathostomata
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Superclass
Taxon_Rank_Value: Tetrapoda
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Aves
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anseriformes
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anatidae
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Branta
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Branta bernicla
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 175011

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Branta hutchinsii
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 174068

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anser
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anser canagicus
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 175031

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:

It is requested that the authors and the USGS Alaska Science Center be cited for any subsequent publications that reference this dataset.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Taylor, E.J.
Originator: Wotawa, M.A.
Originator: Stehn, R.A.
Originator: Derksen, D.V.
Originator: Lensink, C.J.
Publication_Date: 1986
Title:

Behavior of Pacific Black Brant and Other Geese in Response to Aircraft Disturbances and Other Disturbances at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: Annual Report

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: report
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Ward, D.H., Taylor, E.J., Wotawa, M.A., Stehn, R.A., Derksen, D.V., Lensink, C.J., 1986. Behavior of Pacific black brant and other geese in response to aircraft disturbances and other disturbances at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: annual report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Anchorage, Alaska.

Unpublished report archived by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Catalog (ServCat) https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat [reference code: 106094].

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Taylor, E.J.
Originator: Wotawa, M.A.
Originator: Stehn, R.A.
Originator: Derksen, D.V.
Originator: Lensink, C.J.
Publication_Date: 1987
Title:

Behavior of Pacific Black Brant and Other Geese in Response to Aircraft Disturbances and Other Disturbances at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: Annual Report

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: report
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Ward, D.H., Taylor, E.J., Wotawa, M.A., Stehn, R.A., Derksen, D.V., Lensink, C.J., 1987. Behavior of Pacific black brant and other geese in response to aircraft disturbances and other disturbances at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: annual report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Anchorage, Alaska.

Unpublished report archived by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Catalog (ServCat) https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat [reference code: 106093].

Online_Linkage: https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/157539

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Stehn, R.A.
Originator: Wotawa, M.A.
Originator: North, M.R.
Originator: Books-Blenden, B.
Originator: Lensink, C.J.
Originator: Derksen, D.V.
Publication_Date: 1988
Title:

Response of Pacific Black Brant and Other Geese to Aircraft Overflights at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: Annual Report

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: report
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Ward, D.H., Stehn, R.A., Wotawa, M.A., North, M.R., Books-Blenden, B., Lensink, C.J., Derksen, D.V., 1988. Response of Pacific black brant and other geese to aircraft overflights at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: annual report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Anchorage, Alaska.

Unpublished report archived by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Catalog (ServCat) https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat [reference code: 106095].

Online_Linkage: https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/157542

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Stehn, R.A.
Publication_Date: 1989
Title:

Response of Brant and Other Geese to Aircraft Disturbance at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: Final Report

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: report
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Intra-agency agreement 14-12-0001-30332
Issue_Identification: MMS 90-0046

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Ward, D.H., Stehn, R.A., 1989. Response of brant and other geese to aircraft disturbance at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: final report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center, Anchorage, Alaska.

Unpublished report archived by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Catalog (ServCat) https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat [reference code: 107956].

Online_Linkage: https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/107956

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Stehn, R.A.
Originator: Derksen, D.V.
Publication_Date: 1994
Title:

Response of Staging Brant to Disturbance at the Izembek Lagoon, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: publication
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Wildlife Society Bulletin
Issue_Identification: 22(2): 220-228

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Wildlife Society Bulletin
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Ward, D.H., Stehn, R.A., Derksen, D.V., 1994. Response of staging brant to disturbance at the Izembek Lagoon, Alaska. Wildlife Society Bulletin 22(2):220-228. https://www.jstor.org/stable/3783249

Online_Linkage: https://www.jstor.org/stable/3783249

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Erickson, W.P.
Originator: Nick, T.G.
Originator: Ward, D.H.
Publication_Date: 1998
Title:

Investigating Flight Response of Pacific Brant to Helicopters at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska by Using Logistic Regression

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: publication
Series_Information:

Series_Name: ASA-SIAM Series on Statistics and Applied Probability Book 3
Issue_Identification:

Statistical Case Studies: A Collaboration Between Academe and Industry: Chapter 13

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Book
Publisher: SIAM

Other_Citation_Details:

Erickson, W.P., Nick, T.G., Ward, D.H., 1998. Investigating flight response of Pacific brant to helicopters at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska by using logistic regression. In Peck, R., Haugh, L.D., Goodman, A. (Eds.), Statistical Case Studies: A Collaboration Between Academe and Industry (book 3).

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Stehn, R.A.
Originator: Erickson, W.P.
Originator: Derksen, D.V.
Publication_Date: 1999
Title:

Response of Fall-Staging Brant and Canada Geese to Aircraft Overflights in Southwestern Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: publication
Series_Information:

Series_Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Issue_Identification: 63(1): 373-381

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Journal of Wildlife Management
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Ward, D.H., Stehn, R.A., Erickson, W.P., Derksen, D.V., 1999. Response of fall-staging brant and Canada geese to aircraft overflights in southwestern Alaska. Journal of Wildlife Management 63(1): 373-381. https://doi.org/10.2307/3802522

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.2307/3802522

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Patil, V.P.
Originator: Amundson, C.L.
Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Fitzmorris, P.J.
Publication_Date: 2020
Title:

Data and Model-Based Estimates from Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) Fall Age Ratio Surveys at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: data release
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: USGS Alaska Science Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Patil, V.P., Amundson, C.L., Ward, D.H. Fitzmorris, P.J., 2020, Data and model-based estimates from Black brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) fall age ratio surveys at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska (ver 3.0, December 2021): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9QIJIU2

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9QIJIU2

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) protocols for these data included: 1) electronically transcribed field notes and data sheets associated with goose disturbance observations were checked against the hardcopy data, and 2) all records were checked for missing values, duplicates, outliers, and inconsistencies.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Attribute values fall within expected ranges. Blank cells indicate data that were not recorded or not provided.

Completeness_Report: The dataset is complete, no data were omitted.
Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Positions were obtained by comparing hard copy maps of Izembek Lagoon to current satellite imagery. Latitude and longitude were selected as the centroid of the study site.

Lineage:

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

Abundance, Timing of Use, and Distribution of Geese: Aerial surveys were flown by personnel from the Office of Migratory Bird Management and INWR to determine the total number and seasonal distribution of geese within Izembek Lagoon between 1975 and 1988. Highest total counts during fall, winter, and spring were used to determine population trends across years for each study species (see Ward and Stehn 1989 for additional methodology).

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

Behavior: Four levels of observation intensity and sampling methods existed: 1) continuous behavioral observations, 2) instantaneous scan sampling, 3) estimation of time spent in flight, and 4) the use of radio telemetry to determine the frequency of geese in foraging verses roosting habitat (see Ward and Stehn 1989 for additional methodology).

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

Behavioral Response to Disturbance: Surveys and independent observations were used to determine the relative intensity of various man-caused disturbance stimuli and the influence of disturbance on birds' time budget as indicated by behavioral responses in geese (see Ward and Stehn 1989 for additional methodology).

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Taylor, E.O.
Originator: Wotawa, M.A.
Originator: Stehn, R.A.
Originator: Derksen, D.V.
Originator: Lensink, C.J.
Publication_Date: 1987
Title:

Behavior of Pacific Black Brant and Other Geese in response to Aircraft Disturbances and other Disturbances at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: publication
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Unpublished report archived by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Catalog (ServCat) https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat [reference code: 106093].

Online_Linkage: https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/157539

Type_of_Source_Media: Digital and/or Hardcopy
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1987

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Ward et al. 1987
Source_Contribution: Provides details for the study and results

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ward, D.H.
Originator: Stehn, R.A.
Publication_Date: 1989
Title:

Response of Brant and Other Geese to Aircraft Disturbance at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska: Final Report

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: report
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Intra-agency agreement 14-12-0001-30332
Issue_Identification: MMS 90-0046

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Research Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Unpublished report archived by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Catalog (ServCat) https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat [reference code: 107956].

Online_Linkage: https://ecos.fws.gov/ServCat/DownloadFile/107956

Type_of_Source_Media: Digital and/or Hardcopy
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1989

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Ward and Stehn 1989
Source_Contribution: Provides detailed maps of study area locations.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Hard copies of the documents including field data sheets, figures, tables, and maps have been stored at the USGS Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska. During the spring-fall 2022, the documents were digitally scanned, organized and inventoried. The data were pertaining to goose distribution, experimental overflights, incidental disturbances, and undisturbed behavior were transcribed into a digital .CSV format.

Process_Date: 2022

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Indirect_Spatial_Reference:

Study site names are local geographic place names of observation areas and do not describe precise geographic points.

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Ellipsoid_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257223563

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: gooseDistributionCounts_izembek_ward_1985-1987.csv
Entity_Type_Definition:

Data table corresponding to the distribution (counts) of Brant Geese, Cackling Geese, and Emperor Geese at Izembek Lagoon. Presented in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted table.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Num
Attribute_Definition: Record number in consecutive order.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 4312
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: StudyArea
Attribute_Definition:

Name of location where goose distribution counts were completed.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AGN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Applegate Cove North (approximately 55.21 N, 162.85 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GPE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grant Point East (approximately 55.27 N, 162.88 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: HP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Halfway Point (approximately 55.29 N, 162.82 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: OM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Outer Marker (approximately 55.31 N, 162.76 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: QP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Quarter Point (approximately 55.27 N, 162.83 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: ACS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Applegate Cove South (approximately 55.20 N, 162.86 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: BI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Banding Island (approximately 55.28 N, 162.84 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: GPW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Grant Point West (approximately 55.26 N, 162.89 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: NB
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Norma Bay (approximately 55.18 N, 163.03 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: RIE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Round Island East (approximately 55.32 N, 162.78 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: RIW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Round Island West (approximately 55.32 N, 162.79 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Year
Attribute_Definition: Year the goose distribution was observed.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1985
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1987
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Year (YYYY)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Date
Attribute_Definition: Day the goose distribution was observed.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1985-09-24
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1987-11-02
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Time
Attribute_Definition: Time the goose distribution was observed.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 10:00
Range_Domain_Maximum: 23:00
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Time (hh:mm) 24 hr

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Observer
Attribute_Definition:

Observer initials of goose distribution observations. Blank cells indicate that the observer was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: ET
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Eric Taylor
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: BS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Bob Stehn
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: DW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: David Ward
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: PF
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Paul Flint
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mark Wotawa
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Calvin Lensink
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TideHt
Attribute_Definition: Tide hight (feet) recorded from the study area tide gauge.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -1.4
Range_Domain_Maximum: 4.9
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Feet

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TideFlow
Attribute_Definition:

Tide current. A negative sign indicates ebb current (out-flowing tide) and a positive value indicates a flood current (in-flowing tide).

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -0.7
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1.5
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Feet

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Species
Attribute_Definition: The waterfowl species observed.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Brant Geese
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cackling Geese
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Emperor Geese
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TotalBirds
Attribute_Definition:

Total number of geese observed at the given study area. Blank cells indicate that the total number of birds for the particular species was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 21200
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SubareaA through SubareaD
Attribute_Definition:

Total number of geese counted in study areas: Applegate Cove South, Applegate Cove North, Grant Point West, Halfway Point, Banding Island, Norma Bay, Round Island East, and Round Island West. Blank cells indicate that the total number of birds for the particular species was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6500
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SubareaE
Attribute_Definition:

Total number of geese counted in study areas: Applegate Cove South, Applegate Cove North, Halfway Point, Norma Bay, and Round Island East. Blank cells indicate that the total number of birds for the particular species was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 40000
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SubareaF
Attribute_Definition:

Total number of geese counted in study areas: Halfway Point, Banding Island, Norma Bay, and Round Island East. Blank cells indicate that the total number of birds for the particular species was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 38000
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SubareaG through SubareaH
Attribute_Definition:

Total number of geese counted in study areas: Banding Island and Norma Bay. Blank cells indicate that the total number of birds for the particular species was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 32000
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SubareaI through SubareaJ
Attribute_Definition:

Total number of geese counted in study areas: Halfway Point, Banding Island and Norma Bay. Blank cells indicate that the total number of birds for the particular species was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 10000
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SubareaK through SubareaN
Attribute_Definition:

Total number of geese counted at Banding Island study area. Blank cells indicate that the total number of birds for the particular species was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 12000
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count

Data Supporting Studies of Brant and Other Waterfowl Distribution within Izembek Lagoon, Alaska, 1985-1987

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