Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Uher-Koch, B.D (ORCID 0000-0002-1885-0260)
Publication_Date: 20210128
Title:
Survey Data for Loon Occupancy in Freshwater Lakes, National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, 2011-2014
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Other_Citation_Details:
Suggested Citation: Uher-Koch, B.D. 2021. Survey data for loon occupancy in freshwater lakes, National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, 2011-2014: U.S. Geological Survey data release,
https://doi.org/10.5066/P9Z3AGXS
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9Z3AGXS
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:
These data are in one table of territory occupancy data for loons and presence/absence data for fish species based on survey information for Pacific (Gavia pacifica) and Yellow-billed Loon (G. adamsii) and five species of fish (Alaska blackfish, arctic grayling, broad whitefish, least cisco, ninespine stickleback) from freshwater lakes on the Arctic Coastal Plain in northern Alaska, 2011-2014. We surveyed lakes in northern Alaska to understand how fish communities may impact the occupancy and breeding success of loons. Data were collected as part of the U.S. Geological Survey Changing Arctic Ecosystems Initiative to understand the response of wildlife to rapid physical changes taking place in the Arctic.
Purpose:
These data were collected as part of a multi-year study on loon breeding ecology. Yellow-billed Loons were under consideration for endangered species protection while the study took place, and oil and gas development on the breeding areas is slated to increase. Identifying important habitat characteristics that promote territory occupancy and reproduction are important for understand population dynamics, especially for species of conservation concern such as Yellow-billed Loons.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 201106
Ending_Date: 201409
Currentness_Reference: observed
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent:
Data were collected at two study areas on the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska ~85km and ~110km southeast of Utqiagvik, Alaska. Each study area is ~8 x 8km in size. Chipp North is centered around 70.686N, -155.305W, and Chipp South is centered around 70.395N, -155.408W.
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -155.53
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -155.16
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 70.72
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 70.36
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:ASC346
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: Birds
Theme_Keyword: Loons
Theme_Keyword: Fish
Theme_Keyword: Trophic dynamics
Theme_Keyword: Lakes
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS CSA Biocomplexity Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Aquatic birds
Theme_Keyword: Predator-prey interactions
Theme_Keyword: Food availability
Theme_Keyword: Food chains
Theme_Keyword: Food webs
Theme_Keyword: Habitat selection
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Wildlife
Theme_Keyword: Migratory species
Theme_Keyword: Freshwater ecosystems
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Occupancy model
Theme_Keyword: Forage fish
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Loon
Theme_Keyword: Yellow-billed Loon
Theme_Keyword: Alaska Blackfish
Theme_Keyword: Arctic Grayling
Theme_Keyword: Broad Whitefish
Theme_Keyword: Least Cisco
Theme_Keyword: Ninespine Stickleback
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Alaska
Place_Keyword: Arctic Coastal Plain
Place_Keyword: Chipp River
Taxonomy:
Keywords/Taxon:
Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: Animals
Taxonomic_Keywords: Vertebrates
Taxonomic_Keywords: Birds
Taxonomic_Keywords: Fish
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 January 15, 2021 from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System online database
https://www.itis.gov
Online_Linkage: https://www.itis.gov
Identification_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Mecklenburg, C.W.
Originator: Mecklenburg, T.A.
Originator: Thorsteinson, L.K.
Publication_Date: 2002
Title: Fishes of Alaska
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: book chapter
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Bethesda, MD
Publisher: American Fisheries Society
Other_Citation_Details:
Mecklenburg, C.W., Mecklenburg,T.A., Thorsteinson, L.K. 2002. Fishes of Alaska. American Fisheries Society. Bethesda, MD. 1037p
Taxonomic_Procedures:
Bird species were identified by skilled observers in the field based on general appearance of feathers and plumage, behavior, and vocalization. Fish were identified to species by expert observers in the field.
Taxonomic_Completeness:
Taxonomy is complete for all samples. No voucher specimens 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: Gaviiformes
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gaviidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gavia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gavia pacifica
Applicable_Common_Name: Pacific Loon
Applicable_Common_Name: Pacific Diver
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 174475
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gavia adamsii
Applicable_Common_Name: Yellow-billed Loon
Applicable_Common_Name: White-billed Diver
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 174470
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Superclass
Taxon_Rank_Value: Actinopterygii
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Teleostei
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Superorder
Taxon_Rank_Value: Protacanthopterygii
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Salmoniformes
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Salmonidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subfamily
Taxon_Rank_Value: Coregoninae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Coregonus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Coregonus nasus
Applicable_Common_Name: Broad whitefish
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 161936
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Coregonus sardinella
Applicable_Common_Name: Least cisco
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 161938
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subfamily
Taxon_Rank_Value: Thymallinae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Thymallus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Thymallus arcticus
Applicable_Common_Name: Arctic grayling
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 162016
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Esociformes
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Umbridae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Dallia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Dallia pectoralis
Applicable_Common_Name: Alaska blackfish
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 162159
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Superorder
Taxon_Rank_Value: Acanthopterygii
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gasterosteiformes
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Suborder
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gasterosteoidei
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gasterosteidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Pungitius
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Pungitius pungitius
Applicable_Common_Name: Ninespine stickleback
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 166387
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
Data_Set_Credit:
Additional funding for data collection from: Biodiversity Research Institute 276 Canco Road, Portland, ME 04103
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Uher-Koch, B.D.
Originator: Wright, K.G.
Originator: Uher-Koch, H.R.
Originator: Schmutz, J.A.
Publication_Date: 2020
Title:
Effects of fish populations on Pacific (Gavia pacifica) and Yellow-billed Loon (G. adamsii) lake occupancy and chick production in northern Alaska
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Arctic
Issue_Identification: 73(4):450-460
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Calgary, AB
Publisher: Arctic Institute of North America
Other_Citation_Details:
Uher-Koch, B.D., Wright, K.G., Uher-Koch, H.R., Schmutz, J.A. 2020. Effects of fish populations on Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) and Yellow-billed Loon (G. adamsii) lake occupancy and chick production in northern Alaska. Arctic 73(4):450-460 doi:10.14430/arctic71533
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic71533