Dustin E. Brewer
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Predicting secretive species distribution using Bayesian networks with and without expert collaboration: A case study incorporating double‐blind peer review Open
Species that are secretive, imperilled and consequently data deficient often require conservation action despite limited available information. In such scenarios, Bayesian networks (BNs) offer a versatile and intuitive approach for utilizi…
Simple Bagged Movement Models for Telemetry Data Open
Determining which statistical methods are appropriate for data is both user and data dependent and prone to change as new methodology becomes available. This process encompasses model ideation, model selection, and determining appropriate …
Using Environmental DNA to Detect Radio-Tagged King Rails: Initial Validation Results and Needed Advancements Open
Secretive avian species can be difficult to detect. For such species, environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring could improve our ability to estimate occupancy and population trends. There are often challenges associated with efforts to establis…
Experimental evidence suggests that broadcasting rail calls overnight can influence broad-scale site selection by migrating rails Open
Broadcasting conspecific calls during migration is known to attract some focal species. Our goal was to determine if broadcasting rail calls overnight during spring migration could influence site selection by Virginia Rails ( Rallus limico…
King Rail (<i>Rallus elegans</i>) presence in the Midwestern United States is predicted by local‐scale factors and avian community Open
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 associations of King Rails in the Midwestern United States and the relationsh…
King rail (<i>Rallus elegans</i>) home range and microhabitat characteristics in western Lake Erie coastal marshes Open
The king rail ( Rallus elegans ) is a secretive marsh bird that is threatened or endangered in eight of nine states and provinces in the Laurentian Great Lakes (Great Lakes) region. Available survey data suggests that this species has unde…
Experimental evidence that broadcasting rail calls and habitat quality can influence habitat selection by migrating rails Open
The included data and code can be used to reproduce analyses from our field experiment that are described in the associated article. Note that each .R file is associated with a .csv file that is named the same.
Experimental evidence that broadcasting rail calls and habitat quality can influence habitat selection by migrating rails Open
The included data and code can be used to reproduce analyses from our field experiment that are described in the associated article. Note that each .R file is associated with a .csv file that is named the same.
Experimental evidence that broadcasting rail calls and habitat quality can influence habitat selection by migrating rails Open
The included data and code can be used to reproduce analyses from our field experiment that are described in the associated article. Note that each .R file is associated with a .csv file that is named the same.
King Rail ( Rallus elegans ) response to audio playback: implications for population estimation, monitoring methodology, and trapping approach Open
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 effectively trap individuals. Our primary objective was to describ…
King Rail (Rallus elegans) response to audio playback: implications for population estimation, monitoring methodology, and trapping approach Open
The data and code herein were used to write the associated article published by the Journal of Field Ornithology. The article describes which call types were most effective at trapping King Rails and how radio-tagged King Rails responded t…
Using Radio-tagged King Rails (Rallus elegans) to Evaluate a Preliminary eDNA Monitoring Approach Open
The data and code provided here are associated with this manuscript. This study tests eDNA as a tool for detecting the presence of king rails (Rallus elegans).
Using radio-telemetry to validate eDNA as a tool for detecting a rare secretive marsh bird Open
The data and code provided here are associated with this manuscript: "Using radio-telemetry to validate eDNA as a tool for detecting a rare secretive marsh bird.' This study tests eDNA as a tool for detecting the presence of king rails (Ra…
An Ornithologist’s Guide for Including Machine Learning in a Workflow to Identify a Secretive Focal Species from Recorded Audio Open
Reliable and efficient avian monitoring tools are required to identify population change and then guide conservation initiatives. Autonomous recording units (ARUs) could increase both the amount and quality of monitoring data, though manua…
King Rail (Rallus elegans) Home Range and Microhabitat Characteristics in the Great Lakes Region Open
The attached data and scripts reproduce the CART, crayfish abundance, and home range analysis conducted in the following study: King Rail (Rallus elegans) Home Range and Microhabitat Characteristics in the Great Lakes Region.
King Rail (Rallus elegans) Microhabitat and Home Range Characteristics in the Great Lakes Region Open
The attached data and scripts reproduce the CART and home range analysis conducted in the following study: King Rail (Rallus elegans) Microhabitat and Home Range Characteristics in the Great Lakes RegionKing Rail (Rallus elegans) Microhabi…
The vocal repertoire of Blue Jays (Cyanocitta cristata): spectrographic snapshots and suggested nomenclature Open
The audio files shared herein present the same call instances that are displayed as spectrographs in Figure 2 of the published study. The 'NamesAndCalls_Row1' audio file corresponds to row 1 of Figure 2, the 'NamesAndCalls_Row2' audio file…
A preliminary comparison of a songbird’s song repertoire size and other song measures between an urban and a rural site Open
Characteristics of birdsong, especially minimum frequency, have been shown to vary for some species between urban and rural populations and along urban–rural gradients. However, few urban–rural comparisons of song complexity—and none that …
Perceived wintering latitude determines timing of song output in a migratory bird Open
Migratory bird populations frequently consist of individuals that overwinter variable distances from the breeding site. Seasonal changes in photoperiod, which varies with latitude, underlie seasonal changes in singing frequency in birds. T…