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| Web URL(s): | http://usgatero.msu.edu/v03/n16.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | White, C. LeAnn;
Main, Martin B. |
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| Author Affiliation: | White: Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; and Main: Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Southwest Florida Research Education Center, University of Florida, Immokalee, Florida |
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| Title: | Habitat value of golf course wetlands to waterbirds |
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| Source: | USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. Vol. 3, No. 16, August 15 2004, p. [1-10]. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 12 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Golf courses in the environment; Aves; Migration; Habitats; Habitat improvement; Wetlands; Golf course ponds; Water quality; Golf course maintenance
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| Abstract/Contents: | "University of Florida researchers conducted a two-year study (2001 and 2002) in southwest Florida to determine the habitat value of golf course ponds to waterbirds. Their findings include: A total of 42 species were observed on 183 golf course ponds in southwest Florida during a 2-year study conducted by the University of Florida. The majority of birds (46%) observed during surveys used the ponds as foraging habitat. The least commonly observed behavior during the study was nesting (<1%). The extent to which waterbirds used golf course ponds in this study was primarily related to pond size, ability of the birds to access prey, and habitat features that influenced security and foraging success. In general, larger ponds (defined by the surface area or perimeter of the ponds) attracted more waterbirds. However, some species, such as wading birds that are unable to access prey in open water areas, selected ponds based on the size of their littoral zones rather than overal size. A wide range of other habitat variables were selected by the waterbirds. In order to provide habitat for the greatest number of waterbird species, golf course ponds would be managed as a wetland complex whereby different ponds or sections of ponds are enhanced or modified for different species. Some types of habitat modifications could benefit waterbirds, as well as provide management options for the golf course. For example, low-lying wet areas that are often difficult to maintain may be ideal areas to increase the littoral zone for wading birds." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 14 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: What Good is Turf? |
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| See Also: | Other Reports from this USGA research project: 2001-20-218 |
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| Note: | Summary as abstract
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
White, C. L., and M. B. Main. 2004. Habitat value of golf course wetlands to waterbirds. USGA Turfgrass Environ. Res. Online. 3(16):p. [1-10]. |
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