Erica Nol
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Sex-specific variation in breeding-ground departure decisions and detection rates during southbound migration in West Atlantic Flyway Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus)
Sex-specific variation in breeding-ground departure decisions and detection rates during southbound migration in West Atlantic Flyway Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) Open
Understanding movement ecology of long-distance migrants is essential for effective conservation. We showed that West Atlantic Flyway Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) depart their breeding grounds at different times based on breeding latitude…
View article: Short-billed Dowitcher (<i>Limnodromus griseus hendersoni</i>) nesting habitat preferences and climate change implications in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Short-billed Dowitcher (<i>Limnodromus griseus hendersoni</i>) nesting habitat preferences and climate change implications in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada Open
Climate change poses a threat to subarctic ecosystems, and subarctic breeding shorebirds are already experiencing loss of breeding habitat due to the changing landscape. In this study, we aimed to identify the nesting habitat preferences o…
View article: Lengths of Stay and Stopover Strategies of Western Sandpipers During Migration at Two Sites in British Columbia, Canada
Lengths of Stay and Stopover Strategies of Western Sandpipers During Migration at Two Sites in British Columbia, Canada Open
An accurate estimate of length of stay is necessary to derive passage population size for birds using a migration stopover site. In this study, we used VHF tags and a Motus automated telemetry array to estimate the length of stay of 385 We…
View article: The Influence of Migration Timing and Local Conditions on Reproductive Timing in Arctic‐Breeding Birds
The Influence of Migration Timing and Local Conditions on Reproductive Timing in Arctic‐Breeding Birds Open
For birds breeding in the Arctic, nest success is affected by the timing of nest initiation, which is partially determined by local conditions such as snow cover. However, conditions during the non‐breeding season can carry over to affect …
View article: Long-term monitoring of Arctic coastal ecology at the East Bay Mainland Research Station, in Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Nunavut
Long-term monitoring of Arctic coastal ecology at the East Bay Mainland Research Station, in Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Nunavut Open
We provide an overview of 25 years of research at the East Bay Mainland Research Station, in the Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Southampton Island, Nunavut. The earliest research at the site targeted waterfowl and seabirds, but work…
View article: A circumpolar study unveils a positive non‐linear effect of temperature on arctic arthropod availability that may reduce the risk of warming‐induced trophic mismatch for breeding shorebirds
A circumpolar study unveils a positive non‐linear effect of temperature on arctic arthropod availability that may reduce the risk of warming‐induced trophic mismatch for breeding shorebirds Open
Seasonally abundant arthropods are a crucial food source for many migratory birds that breed in the Arctic. In cold environments, the growth and emergence of arthropods are particularly tied to temperature. Thus, the phenology of arthropod…
View article: Why do avian responses to change in Arctic green‐up vary?
Why do avian responses to change in Arctic green‐up vary? Open
Global climate change has altered the timing of seasonal events (i.e., phenology) for a diverse range of biota. Within and among species, however, the degree to which alterations in phenology match climate variability differ substantially.…
View article: The collective application of shorebird tracking data to conservation
The collective application of shorebird tracking data to conservation Open
Addressing urgent conservation issues, like the drastic declines of North American migratory birds, requires creative, evidence-based, efficient, and collaborative approaches. Over 50% of monitored North American shorebird populations have…
View article: Deterrents intended to mitigate mining effects mostly fail to change nesting behavior of Arctic breeding birds
Deterrents intended to mitigate mining effects mostly fail to change nesting behavior of Arctic breeding birds Open
Mining is an important economic driver in the Arctic and leads to land-use changes and habitat loss for Arctic breeding birds. Various techniques are used to mitigate the impacts of extractive mining on wildlife, including deterrents desig…
View article: 2023 AOS Marion Jenkinson service award to James Rivers
2023 AOS Marion Jenkinson service award to James Rivers Open
Journal Article 2023 AOS Marion Jenkinson service award to James Rivers Get access Michael S Webster, Michael S Webster Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA Corresponding author: [email protected] Search f…
View article: Movement and Genomic Methods Reveal Mechanisms Promoting Connectivity in a Declining Shorebird: The Lesser Yellowlegs
Movement and Genomic Methods Reveal Mechanisms Promoting Connectivity in a Declining Shorebird: The Lesser Yellowlegs Open
Integrating tracking technology and molecular approaches provides a comprehensive picture of contemporary and evolutionary mechanisms promoting connectivity. We used mitochondrial DNA and double digest restriction-site associated DNA (ddRA…
View article: Consistent apparent adult survival and nest‐site fidelity of whimbrel <i>Numenius phaeopus</i> near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada over a 40 year period
Consistent apparent adult survival and nest‐site fidelity of whimbrel <i>Numenius phaeopus</i> near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada over a 40 year period Open
Reliable estimates of adult survival for many shorebird species are lacking. We used Cormack–Jolly–Seber (CJS) methods to provide an estimate of apparent, or local, survival (φ) of a population of whimbrels, Numenius phaeopus , breeding in…
View article: Flyway‐scale GPS tracking reveals migratory routes and key stopover and non‐breeding locations of lesser yellowlegs
Flyway‐scale GPS tracking reveals migratory routes and key stopover and non‐breeding locations of lesser yellowlegs Open
Many populations of long‐distance migrant shorebirds are declining rapidly. Since the 1970s, the lesser yellowlegs ( Tringa flavipes ) has experienced a pronounced reduction in abundance of ~63%. The potential causes of the species' declin…
View article: Habitat alteration and fecal deposition by geese alter tundra invertebrate communities: Implications for diets of sympatric birds
Habitat alteration and fecal deposition by geese alter tundra invertebrate communities: Implications for diets of sympatric birds Open
Over the last 60 years, Arctic goose populations have increased while many sympatric tundra nesting bird populations have declined. Hyperabundant geese have well-documented effects on tundra habitats, which can alter habitat use by sympatr…
View article: Long-distance dispersal in a recovering endangered shorebird population facilitates recolonization of historical nesting sites following decades of extirpation
Long-distance dispersal in a recovering endangered shorebird population facilitates recolonization of historical nesting sites following decades of extirpation Open
Brown, A., F. Cuthbert, A. Van Zoeren, S. Schubel, and E. Nol. 2022. Long-distance dispersal in a recovering endangered shorebird population facilitates recolonization of historical nesting sites following decades of extirpation. Journal o…
View article: Rushing in the spring and relaxing in the fall: seasonal and sex-specific migration profiles of Dunlin
Rushing in the spring and relaxing in the fall: seasonal and sex-specific migration profiles of Dunlin Open
Wright, L. Lynn, E. Nol, R. Lanctot, and L. McKinnon. 2022. Rushing in the spring and relaxing in the fall: seasonal and sex-specific migration profiles of Dunlin. Journal of Field Ornithology 93(2):10. https://doi.org/10.5751/JFO-00102-93…
View article: Timing of Breeding Site Availability Across the North-American Arctic Partly Determines Spring Migration Schedule in a Long-Distance Neotropical Migrant
Timing of Breeding Site Availability Across the North-American Arctic Partly Determines Spring Migration Schedule in a Long-Distance Neotropical Migrant Open
Long-distance migrants are under strong selection to arrive on their breeding grounds at a time that maximizes fitness. Many arctic birds start nesting shortly after snow recedes from their breeding sites and timing of snowmelt can vary su…
View article: Drought at a coastal wetland affects refuelling and migration strategies of shorebirds
Drought at a coastal wetland affects refuelling and migration strategies of shorebirds Open
Droughts can affect invertebrate communities in wetlands, which can have bottom-up effects on the condition and survival of top predators. Shorebirds, key predators at coastal wetlands, have experienced widespread population declines and c…
View article: Testing Whether Camera Presence Influences Habitat Specific Predation Pressure on Artificial Shorebird Nests in the Arctic
Testing Whether Camera Presence Influences Habitat Specific Predation Pressure on Artificial Shorebird Nests in the Arctic Open
When monitoring the breeding ecology of birds, the causes and times of nest failure can be difficult to determine. Cameras placed near nests allow for accurate monitoring of nest fate, but their presence may increase the risk of predation …
View article: Regional variability in trajectories of Barn Swallow populations across Canada are not predicted by breeding performance
Regional variability in trajectories of Barn Swallow populations across Canada are not predicted by breeding performance Open
Put, J. E., G. W. Mitchell, N. A. Mahony, J. Costa, T. L. Imlay, S. Bossuyt, C. Boynton, G. Burness, D. R. Evans, K. A. Hobson, J. W. Kusack, O. Lansdorp, A. K. Lenske, B. McClenaghan, E. Nol, A. Salvadori, A. C. Smith, T. D. Williams, B. …
View article: Annual adult survival drives trends in Arctic-breeding shorebirds but knowledge gaps in other vital rates remain
Annual adult survival drives trends in Arctic-breeding shorebirds but knowledge gaps in other vital rates remain Open
Conservation status and management priorities are often informed by population trends. Trend estimates can be derived from population surveys or models, but both methods are associated with sources of uncertainty. Many Arctic-breeding shor…
View article: Woodland size and vegetation effects on resident and non-resident woodland birds in Bermuda
Woodland size and vegetation effects on resident and non-resident woodland birds in Bermuda Open
Human colonization on oceanic islands typically has disastrous consequences for indigenous flora and fauna. Since settlement in 1612, the native evergreen forest on the island of Bermuda has been fragmented by development and largely repla…
View article: Factors affecting Bobolink nest survival across grassland types
Factors affecting Bobolink nest survival across grassland types Open
Fromberger, M. A., A. J. Campomizzi, Z. M. Lebrun-Southcott, A. L. Pintaric, N. M. MacDonald, and E. Nol. 2020. Factors affecting Bobolink nest survival across grassland types. Avian Conservation and Ecology 15(2):13. https://doi.org/10.57…
View article: Reproductive success and health of breeding Bank Swallows (Riparia riparia) in aggregate (sand and gravel) pit and natural lakeshore habitats
Reproductive success and health of breeding Bank Swallows (Riparia riparia) in aggregate (sand and gravel) pit and natural lakeshore habitats Open
Bank Swallows (Riparia riparia) are designated as Threatened in Canada, in part due to loss of natural breeding habitat along lakeshores and rivers. Excavation in sand and gravel pits (aka aggregate pits) has increased availability of pote…
View article: Spatio-temporal responses of predators to hyperabundant geese affect risk of predation for sympatric-nesting species
Spatio-temporal responses of predators to hyperabundant geese affect risk of predation for sympatric-nesting species Open
The Arctic is undergoing rapid changes, with anthropogenic shifts in climate having important and well-documented impacts on habitat. Populations of predators and their prey are affected by changing climate and other anthropogenic factors,…
View article: Migration Distance and Body Condition Influence Shorebird Migration Strategies and Stopover Decisions During Southbound Migration
Migration Distance and Body Condition Influence Shorebird Migration Strategies and Stopover Decisions During Southbound Migration Open
Technological constraints have limited our ability to compare and determine the proximate and ultimate drivers of migratory behavior in small-bodied birds. Small VHF transmitters (<1.0 g) paired with automated radio telemetry allowed us to…
View article: Broad‐scale changes in tundra‐nesting bird abundance in response to hyperabundant geese
Broad‐scale changes in tundra‐nesting bird abundance in response to hyperabundant geese Open
Environmental changes can propagate through food webs in complex ways via trophic cascades. In the North American Arctic, hyperabundant populations of geese are causing significant habitat change and the resulting trophic cascades are know…
View article: Comment on “Global pattern of nest predation is disrupted by climate change in shorebirds”
Comment on “Global pattern of nest predation is disrupted by climate change in shorebirds” Open
Kubelka et al . (Reports, 9 November 2018, p. 680) claim that climate change has disrupted patterns of nest predation in shorebirds. They report that predation rates have increased since the 1950s, especially in the Arctic. We describe met…