Spectacled Eider (Somateria fischeri) Capture and Resight Records Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Flint, Paul L. (ORCID: 0000-0002-8758-6993)
Publication_Date: 20160314
Title:

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Series_Information:

Series_Name:

Spectacled Eider (Somateria fischeri) Nest, Capture, and Resight Records Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Issue_Identification: ver 2.0, May 2023

Publication_Information:

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

Other_Citation_Details:

Suggested Citation: Flint, P.L., 2016, Spectacled Eider (Somateria fischeri) nest, capture, and resight records Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska (ver 2.0, May 2023): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/F74B2ZCK

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/F74B2ZCK
Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Publication_Date: 1993
Title: Population Ecology of Waterfowl and Loons
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: website
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Alaska Science Portal
Issue_Identification: 366

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=366

Description:

Abstract:

This dataset contains capture, measurement, and resight data from Spectacled Eiders (Somateria fischeri) near the Kashunuk River and on Kigigak Island on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska since 1991.

Purpose:

Data were collected as part of a multi-year study to record the demographic life history of Spectacled Eiders. Specifically, we synthesized the available information for Spectacled Eiders to construct deterministic, stochastic, and metapopulation models for this species that incorporated current estimates of vital rates such as nest success and adult survival, and the impact of lead poisoning on survival. Lead exposure data are available in a related USGS data release: https://doi.org/10.5066/F7B27SDZ

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 1992
Ending_Date: 2022

Currentness_Reference: observed

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska
Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -165.669
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -164.906
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 61.359
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 60.817

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:ASC46

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: Ducks/Geese/Swans
Theme_Keyword: Ecological Dynamics
Theme_Keyword: Species/Population Interactions
Theme_Keyword: Species Life History

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS CSA Biocomplexity Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Population Dynamics
Theme_Keyword: Metapopulations
Theme_Keyword: Environmental Conditions

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Wetland ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Coastal ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Freshwater ecosystems

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Mark Resight
Theme_Keyword: Spectacled eider
Theme_Keyword: Somateria fischeri

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Alaska
Place_Keyword: Kashunuk River
Place_Keyword: Kigigak Island
Place_Keyword: Yukon Delta

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

Taxonomy:

Keywords/Taxon:

Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: Vertebrates
Taxonomic_Keywords: Birds

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 May 5, 2023, from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System online database https://www.itis.gov

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

Taxonomic_Procedures:

Species were identified by skilled observers in the field based on general appearance of 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: Somateria
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Somateria fischeri
Applicable_Common_Name: Spectacled Eider
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 175161

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: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Petersen, M.R.
Originator: Grand, J.B.
Publication_Date: 1997
Title:

Exposure of Spectacled Eiders and Other Diving Ducks to Lead in Western Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Canadian Journal of Zoology
Issue_Identification: 75(3):439-443

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Canadian Science Publishing

Other_Citation_Details:

Flint, P.L., Petersen, M.R., Grand, J.B., 1997. Exposure of Spectacled Eiders and other diving ducks to lead in western Alaska. Canadian Journal of Zoology 75(3):439-443. doi:10.1139/z97-054

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1139/z97-054

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Grand, J.B.
Publication_Date: 1997
Title:

Survival of Spectacled Eider Adult Females and Ducklings during Brood Rearing

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Journal of Wildlife Management
Issue_Identification: 61(1):217-221

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Flint, P.L., Grand, J.B., 1997. Survival of Spectacled Eider adult females and ducklings during brood rearing. Journal of Wildlife Management 61(1):217-221. doi:10.2307/3802430

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2307/3802430

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Grand, J.B.
Originator: Flint, P.L.
Publication_Date: 1997
Title:

Productivity of Nesting Spectacled Eiders on the Lower Kashunuk River, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Condor
Issue_Identification: 99(4):926-932

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Oxford Academic

Other_Citation_Details:

Grand, J.B., Flint, P.L., 1997. Productivity of nesting Spectacled Eiders on the lower Kashunuk River, Alaska. Condor 99(4):926-932. doi:10.2307/1370143

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.2307/1370143

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Franson, J.C.
Originator: Petersen, M.R.
Originator: Creekmore, L.C.
Originator: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Smith, M.R.
Publication_Date: 1998
Title:

Blood Lead Concentrations of Spectacled Eiders Near the Kashunuk River, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Ecotoxicology
Issue_Identification: 7:175-181

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Springer Nature

Other_Citation_Details:

Franson, J.C., Petersen, M.R., Creekmore, L.C., Flint, P.L., Smith, M.R., 1998. Blood lead concentrations of Spectacled Eiders near the Kashunuk River, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Ecotoxicology 7:175-181. doi:10.1023/A:1014308411665

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1014308411665

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Grand, J.B.
Originator: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Petersen, M.R.
Originator: Moran, C.L.
Publication_Date: 1998
Title: Effect of Lead Poisoning on Spectacled Eider Survival Rates
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Journal of Wildlife Management
Issue_Identification: 62(3):1103-1109

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Grand, J.B., Flint, P.L., Petersen, M.R., Moran, C.L., 1998. Effect of lead poisoning on Spectacled Eider survival rates. Journal of Wildlife Management. 62(3):1103-1109 doi:10.2307/3802564

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.2307/3802564

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Grand, J.B.
Publication_Date: 1999
Title:

Incubation Behavior of Spectacled Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Condor
Issue_Identification: 101(2):413-416

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Oxford Academic

Other_Citation_Details:

Flint, P.L., Grand, J.B., 1999. Incubation behavior of Spectacled eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska. Condor 101(2):413-416. doi:10.2307/1370007

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.2307/1370007

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Moran, C.L.
Publication_Date: 2000
Title:

Spatial-Temporal Variation in Reproduction and Site Fidelity of Spectacled Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Fairbanks, Alaska
Publisher: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Other_Citation_Details:

Moran, C.L., 2000. Spatial-temporal variation in reproduction and site fidelity of Spectacled Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska. M.S. Thesis, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska

Online_Linkage: http://hdl.handle.net/11122/6782

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Grand, J.B.
Originator: Morse, J.A.
Originator: Fondell, T.F.
Publication_Date: 2000
Title:

Late Summer Survival of Adult Female and Juvenile Spectacled Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Waterbirds
Issue_Identification: 23(2):292-297

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Waterbird Society

Other_Citation_Details:

Flint, P.L., Grand, J.B., Morse, J.A., Fondell, T.F., 2000. Late summer survival of adult female and juvenile Spectacled Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska. Waterbirds 23(2):292-297

Online_Linkage: https://www.jstor.org/stable/4641151

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Grand, J.B.
Originator: Franson, J.C.
Originator: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Petersen, M.R.
Publication_Date: 2002
Title:

Concentrations of Trace Elements in Eggs and Blood of Spectacled and Common Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Issue_Identification: 21(8):1673-1678

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Grand, J.B., Franson, J.C., Flint, P.L., Petersen, M.R., 2002. Concentrations of trace elements in eggs and blood of Spectacled and Common Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21(8):1673-1678. doi:10.1002/etc.5620210819

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5620210819

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Morse, J.A.
Originator: Grand, J.B.
Originator: Moran, C.L.
Publication_Date: 2006
Title:

Correlated Growth and Survival of Spectacled Eider Ducklings: Evidence of Habitat Limitation?

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Condor
Issue_Identification: 108(4):901-911

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Oxford Academic

Other_Citation_Details:

Flint, P.L., Morse, J.A., Grand, J.B., Moran, C.L., 2006. Correlated growth and survival of Spectacled Eider ducklings: evidence of habitat limitation? Condor 108(4):901-911. doi:10.1093/condor/108.4.901

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1093/condor/108.4.901

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Flint, P.L.
Originator: Grand, J.B.
Originator: Petersen, M.R.
Originator: Rockwell, R.F.
Publication_Date: 2016
Title:

Effects of Lead Exposure, Environmental Conditions, and Metapopulation Processes on Population Dynamics of Spectacled Eiders

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: North American Fauna
Issue_Identification: 81(1):1-41

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Other_Citation_Details:

Flint, P.L., Grand, J.B., Petersen, M.R., Rockwell, R.F., 2016. Effects of lead exposure, environmental conditions, and metapopulation processes on population dynamics of Spectacled Eiders. North American Fauna 81(1):1-41. doi:10.3996/nafa.81.0001

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3996/nafa.81.0001

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Flint, P.L.
Publication_Date: 2023
Title:

Status of Spectacled Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Testing and Updating Predictive Models

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: publication
Series_Information:

Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2023-__

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Other_Citation_Details:

Flint, P.L., in prep. Status of Spectacled Eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: testing and updating predictive models: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr____

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Attribute values were cross-checked and verified with field worksheets.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Attribute values fall within expected ranges and data were proofed for the presence of duplication and omission.

Completeness_Report:

Error in this dataset may not be detectable. In cases where an observer misread a nasal or tarsal code, and the misread code exists in the capture database, the error is undetectable and the observation is assumed to be valid. In cases where the observed code was not present in the capture database, the observation was considered to be in error and was deleted from the database.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Sampling locations were collected using hand-held GPS (approximately 3-meter accuracy).

Lineage:

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

Capture times and techniques are as follows: Spring: birds of both sexes captured using mist nets and decoys (Dau 1976). Early incubation: females were captured on nests using mist nets or bow traps (Sayler 1962). Late incubation (hatch): females were captured on nests using mist nets or bow traps. Brood rearing: adult females and ducklings were captured using mist nets.

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

At initial capture all birds were marked using stainless steel USGS bands following USGS Bird Banding Laboratory protocols. Most birds were also marked using plastic alpha numeric coded tarsus bands and/or nasal disks.

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

Standard procedure at each capture was to record the various markers, replace any markers worn or lost, measure culmen, total tarsus, and body weight. Nasal markers were frequently replaced because of loss or wear.

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

For adults sex determination was based on plumage. Juveniles and sub-adults were sexed by cloacal examination.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Dau, C.P.
Publication_Date: 1976
Title: Capturing and Marking Spectacled Eiders in Alaska
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Bird-Banding
Issue_Identification: 76(3):273

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Dau, C.P., 1976. Capturing and marking Spectacled Eiders in Alaska. Bird-Banding 76(3):273. doi:10.2307/4512241

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.2307/4512241

Type_of_Source_Media: publication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1976

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Dau 1976
Source_Contribution: Describes field capture techniques

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Sayler, J.W.
Publication_Date: 1962
Title: A Bow-Net for Ducks
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Journal of Wildlife Management
Issue_Identification: 26(2):219-221

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Wiley

Other_Citation_Details:

Sayler, J.W., 1962. A bow-net for ducks. Journal of Wildlife Management 26(2):219-221. doi:10.2307/3798610

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.2307/3798610

Type_of_Source_Media: publication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1962

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Sayler 1962
Source_Contribution: Describes field capture techniques

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Dzubin, A.
Originator: Cooch, E.G.
Publication_Date: 1992
Title: Measurements of Geese: General Field Methods
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Sacramento, California
Publisher: California Waterfowl Association

Other_Citation_Details:

Dzubin, A., Cooch, E.G., 1992. Measurements of geese: general field methods. – California Waterfowl Association, Sacramento, CA, USA

Type_of_Source_Media: publication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1992

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Dzubin and Cooch 1992
Source_Contribution: Describes field measurements

Process_Step:

Process_Description: Original field data was transcribed into digital tables.
Process_Date: Unknown

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Indirect_Spatial_Reference:

Study Area names are general study areas, they do not describe specific geographic coordinates.

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees

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: spectacledEider_captureResight_YKD_flint_1992-2022.csv
Entity_Type_Definition:

Table with capture and resight data from marked Spectacled eiders on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska. Presented in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted table.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Study_Area
Attribute_Definition: Site name for study area.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kashunuk
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Study area along the Kashunuk River (approximately 61.32 N, 165.60 W)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Kigigak
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Study area along the Kigigak River (approximately 60.85 N, 164.95 W)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Band_id
Attribute_Definition:

Unique field identification code, used to mark individual birds in the field. The final 5 digits of the metal leg band issued by the USGS Bird Banding Lab. This variable may not have been measured directly in the field for resighting data, but was inferred based on a reading of the nasal or tarsal code and comparison with the capture data.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unique field identifier

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Date
Attribute_Definition: Date bird was captured or resighted.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1992-06-27
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2022-06-19
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Time
Attribute_Definition:

Time bird was captured or resighted. Blank cells indicate that the time of capture or resight was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1055
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2355
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Time (hhmm)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Obs
Attribute_Definition:

Initials of observer. Blank cells indicate that the observer was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Initials of observer

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Tarsal
Attribute_Definition:

Two- or 3-character alpha numeric code engraved on yellow plastic tarsal band. Blank cells indicate that no tarsal band code was recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Two- or 3-character alpha numeric code engraved on yellow plastic tarsal band.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: YEL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Observer noted a yellow band was present but could not read the characters.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: RED
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Observer noted a red band was present but could not read the characters.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: MET
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Observer noted a metal band was present but could not read the characters.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: PRE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Observer noted a marker was present, but could not read the characters.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: UNK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observer could not determine if a marker was present.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Nasal
Attribute_Definition:

Two- or 3-character alpha numeric code engraved on yellow plastic nasal disk. Blank cells indicate that no nasal disk code was recorded. "?" indicates that a character was not read in the field.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Two- or 3-character alpha numeric code engraved on yellow plastic nasal disk. Some birds marked in 1992 were identified with varying colors and shapes of nylon markers.

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: PRE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Observer noted a marker was present, but could not read the characters.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: UNK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observer could not determine if a marker was present.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Nest_no
Attribute_Definition:

Unique field identifier of the nest where the female was captured. Usually, a concatenation of the observers initials and sequential numbering. Blank cells indicate that nest number was not recorded or the bird was not at a nest when observed.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Unique field identifier of the nest where the female was captured.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Latitude
Attribute_Definition:

Latitude of the capture or resight location. Blank cells indicate that the geographic coordinate was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 60.79574
Range_Domain_Maximum: 62.89992
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees (WGS84)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Longitude
Attribute_Definition:

Longitude of the capture or resight location. Blank cells indicate that the geographic coordinate was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -168.62960
Range_Domain_Maximum: -164.90623
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees (WGS84)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Easting
Attribute_Definition:

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Easting coordinate for the location where the bird was captured. All coordinates apply to zone 3V. Blank cells indicate that the geographic coordinate was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 302500
Range_Domain_Maximum: 505090
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Northing
Attribute_Definition:

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Northing coordinate for the location where the bird was captured. All coordinates apply to zone 3V. Blank cells indicate that the geographic coordinate was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 6742374
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6974559
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Age
Attribute_Definition:

Age class of bird determined by plumage coloration, pattern, or feather wear of specific feather tracks. Blank cells indicate that the age was not recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AHY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: After hatch year
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: ATY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: After third year
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: ASY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: After second year
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Third year
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: SY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Second year
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: L
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Local. A young bird incapable of sustained flight.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: UNK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown age
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sex
Attribute_Definition: Sex of the bird
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: F
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Female
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Male
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: UNK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Weight
Attribute_Definition:

Weight of the bird in grams (g). Blank cell indicate that the weight was not measured or recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 225
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1850
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: grams

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Culmen
Attribute_Definition:

Culmen length measured in millimeters (mm) following Dzuben and Cooch (1992). Blank cell indicate that the culmen was not measured or recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 15.7
Range_Domain_Maximum: 58.3
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: millimeters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Tarsus
Attribute_Definition:

Total tarsus bone length measured in millimeters (mm) following Dzuben and Cooch 1992. Blank cell indicate that the tarsus was not measured or recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 15.9
Range_Domain_Maximum: 73.8
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: millimeters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Wing
Attribute_Definition:

Wing length measured in millimeters (mm) following Dzuben and Cooch 1992. Blank cell indicate that the wing was not measured or recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 207
Range_Domain_Maximum: 299
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: millimeters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Comments
Attribute_Definition:

Comments associated with the capture or nest record. Blank cells indicate that no comments were recorded.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Comments associated with the capture or nest record.

Spectacled Eider (Somateria fischeri) Capture and Resight Records Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska

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