Wetland Management Strategies that Maximize Marsh Bird Use in the Midwest: Final Performance Report: F14AP00485

Lancaster, Joseph D.; Bradshaw, Therin M.: Hagy, Heath M.; Yetter, Aaron P.; Hine, Christopher S.; Eicholz, Michael W.; Blake-Bradshaw, Abigail, G.; O'Connell, John R.

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Title

Wetland Management Strategies that Maximize Marsh Bird Use in the Midwest: Final Performance Report: F14AP00485

Author(s)

• Lancaster, Joseph D.
• Bradshaw, Therin M.: Hagy, Heath M.
• Yetter, Aaron P.
• Hine, Christopher S.
• Eicholz, Michael W.
• Blake-Bradshaw, Abigail, G.
• O'Connell, John R.

Issue Date

2019-03-26

Keyword(s)

• moist soil
• emergent marsh
• impoundment
• waterfowl
• Critical Trends Assessment Program
• restoration

Geographic Coverage

Illinois

Abstract

We sought to investigate marsh bird occupancy and abundance across a wide range of representative wetlands types, hydrologic regimes, management practices, and former disturbance regimes in Illinois. We hypothesized that characteristics of wetlands that were actively and passively managed for waterfowl would be positively correlated with marsh bird occupancy and abundance in Illinois during the migration and breeding seasons. Our specific objectives were to: 1) compare marsh bird use of wetland impoundments managed for waterfowl across a continuum of management intensities and strategies to predict how impoundment management actions can increase use by both groups; 2) compare marsh bird use of restored and natural wetlands; and 3) determine characteristics of wetlands and the surrounding landscape that influence marsh bird use of restored wetlands. Our results are important to understanding spatiotemporal, hydrological, and vegetative conditions suitable for multi-species management of wetlands. Moreover, our research provided information regarding the effectiveness of conservation actions, particularly wetland restoration in meeting conservation priorities for migrating birds.

Publisher

Illinois Natural History Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

Technical Report INHS 2019 (10)

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs

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This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been selected and made available by the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended solely for noncommercial research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.

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