A Survey for cliff-nesting birds of prey along the Noatak River, Alaska
Amaral M and Gardner C. 1986. A Survey for cliff-nesting birds of prey along the Noatak River, Alaska. US Fish and Wildlife Service. Fish and Wildlife Enhancement. Anchorage, AK
This study was undertaken for the U.S. National Park Service in 1986 to assess possible disturbance to nesting raptors along the Noatak River. The primary objective was to locate peregrine falcon nesting sites, as well as nest sites of other raptor species. Additionally, information was gathered on productivity and prey, and maps and/or photographs were made of raptor nest sites. Nestlings were banded where possible. The survey was conducted 7-19 July from Lake Matcharak to the mouth of the Noatak River and Kotzebue. Peregrine falcons were observed in four locations. Other cliff-nesting birds of prey observed along the Noatak included gyrfalcons, golden eagles, and rough-legged hawks. The northern harrier was the only non-cliff-nesting raptor seen. In total, 69 bird species were observed during the survey. The most common predatory bird encountered was the northern shrike.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Amaral, Michael; Gardner, Craig
- Date of Issue
- 1986
- Publisher
- US Fish and Wildlife Service. Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
- Units
- GAAR , NOAT
- Keywords
- Aquila chrysaetos, Birds, Falco Peregrinus, Falco rusticolus, Gates Of The Arctic National Park And Preserve, Golden Eagles, Gyrfalcons, Maps, Nests, Noatak National Preserve, Noatak River, Peregrine Falcons, Photographs, Population, Raptors, Surveys