Chapter 10: Marbled Murrelet Inland Patterns of Activity: Defining Detections and Behavior

Abstract

This chapter summarizes terminology and methodology used by Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) biologists when surveying inland forests. Information is included on the types of behaviors used to determine if murrelets may be nesting in an area, and the various types of detections used to quantify murrelet use of forest stands. Problems with the methodology are also discussed.

Parent Publication

• Ecology and conservation of the Marbled Murrelet

Citation

Paton, Peter W.C. 1995. Chapter 10: Marbled Murrelet Inland Patterns of Activity: Defining Detections and Behavior. In: Ralph, C. John; Hunt, George L., Jr.; Raphael, Martin G.; Piatt, John F., Technical Editors. 1995. Ecology and conservation of the Marbled Murrelet. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-152. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; p. 113-116