Coastal wetlands in the Laurentian Great Lakes undergo frequent, sometimes dramatic,
physical changes at varying spatial and temporal scales. Changes in lake levels and the …

Breeding birds and anurans (frogs and toads) in coastal wetlands of Green Bay, Lake
Michigan vary dynamically with changing water levels, habitat type, and geography. We …

To survive in an area, plant and animal species must confront many interacting
environmental stressors at different spatial and temporal scales. Consequently …

We examined effects of Phragmites australis on four marsh-dependent birds [Least Bittern
(Ixobrychus exilis), Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris), Sora (Porzana carolina), Virginia …

Abstract The King Rail (Rallus elegans) is a wetland dependent species of conservation
concern. Our objective was to gain a better understanding of the breeding habitat …

Marsh-breeding birds are valuable components of healthy ecosystems and are useful
indicators of successful wetland restorations. The occurrence of these species, however, is …

Reliable and efficient avian monitoring tools are required to identify population change and
then guide conservation initiatives. Autonomous recording units (ARUs) could increase both …

Populations of marsh‐breeding birds have declined throughout the southern Laurentian
Great Lakes basin. To advance conservation of these species, we used occupancy …

The Columbia Wetlands are one of the largest contiguous wetland complexes in western
North America. Current population estimates are necessary for designation of priority …

Conspecific audio can be broadcast to improve detection probability (detectability) of
secretive marsh bird species for population monitoring purposes and as a lure to more …