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Michael Anderson, PhD

Publications (organized by year)

Coulton, D.W., R.G. Clark, D.W. Howerter, M.G. Anderson, and L.I. Wassenaar. 2011. Costs and benefits of natal dispersal in yearling mallards Anas platyrhycos. Journal of Avian Biology 42(2): 123-133.

Coulton, D.W., R.G. Clark, L.I. Wassenaar, D.W. Howerter, and M.G. Anderson. 2011. Social and habitat correlates of immigrant recruitment of yearling female mallards to breeding locations. Journal of Ornithology 152(3): 781-791.

Murray, D.L., M.G. Anderson and T.D. Steury. 2010. Temporal shift in density dependence among North American breeding duck populations. Ecology 91(2):571-581.

Prairie Habitat Joint Venture. 2008. Prairie Habitat Joint Venture Implementation Plan 2007 – 2012. Report of the Prairie Habitat Joint Venture. Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB. 34 pp. (Revised May 2009) http://www.phjv.ca/pdf/PHJV%20Implementation%20Plan%20090506-lowres.pdf

Devries, J.H., R.W. Brook, D.W. Howerter, and M.G. Anderson. 2008. Effects of Spring Body Condition and Age on Reproduction in Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos). The Auk 125(3):618–628.

Howerter, D. W., J. J. Rotella, M. G. Anderson, L. M. Armstrong, and J. H. Devries.  2008.  Mallard nest-site selection in an altered environment: predictions and patterns.  Israel Journal of Ecology & Evolution 54:437–460

Anderson, M.G., J.M.Eadie, M.T. Huang, R. Johnson, M.D. Koneff, J.K. Ringelman, M.C. Runge, B.C. Wilson. 2007. Harvest Potential and Habitat are Inextricably Linked. Transaction of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference 71: 275-289v

Arnold, T.W., L.M. Craig-Moore, L.M. Armstrong, D.W. Howerter, J.H. Devries, B.L. Joynt, R.B. Emery, and M.G. Anderson.  2007.  Waterfowl Use of Dense Nesting Cover in the Canadian Prairie Parklands.  Journal of Wildlife Management 71(8): 2542-2549.

Anderson, M.G.. 2006. Harvest potential and habitat are inextricably linked. Transactions of the 71st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference: 275-289

Runge, M.C., F.A. Johnson, M.G. Anderson, M.D. Koneff, E.T. Reed, S.E. Mott. 2006. The Need for Coherence Between Waterfowl Harvest and Habitat Management Wildlife Society Bulletin 34(4):1231-1237

Emery, R.B., D.W. Howerter, L.M. Armstrong, M.G. Anderson, J.H. Devries, and B.L. Joynt. 2005. Seasonal variation in waterfowl nest success and its relation to cover management in the Canadian Prairies Journal of Wildlife Management 69(3): 1181-1193.

Devries, J.H., J.J. Citta, M.S. Lindberg, D.W. Howerter and M.G. Anderson. 2003. Breeding-season survial of mallard females in the prairie pothole region of Canada. Journal of Wildlife Management 67:551-563

Arnold, T.W., M.G. Anderson, M.D. Sorenson, and R.B. Emery. 2002. Survival and philopatry of female redheads breeding in southwestern Manitoba. Journal of Wildlife Management 66: 162-169.

Arnold, T.W., D.W. Howerter, J.H. Devries, B.L. Joynt, R.B. Emery and M.G. Anderson. 2002. Continuous laying and clutch-size limitation in mallards. Auk 119: 261-266.

Anderson, M.G. and L.G. Sorenson. 2001. Global climate change and waterfowl: adaptation in the face of uncertainty. Transactions North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference 66: 300-319.

Afton, A.D. and M.G. Anderson. 2001. Declining scaup populations: a retrospective analysis of long-term population and harvest survey data. Journal of Wildlife Management 65:781-796.

Anderson, M.G., M.S. Lindberg, and R.B. Emery. 2001. Probability of survival and breeding for juvenile female canvasbacks. Journal of Wildlife Management 65:403-415.

Lindberg, MS, W.L. Kendall, J. E. Hines, and M.G. Anderson. 2001. Combining band recovery data and Pollock's robust design to model temporary and permanent emigration. Biometrics 57:273-281.

Austin, J.E., AD Afton, M.G. Anderson, R.G. Clark, C.M. Custer, J.S. Lawrence, J.B. Pollard, and J.K. Ringelman. 2000. Declining scaup populations: Issues, hypotheses, and research needs. Wildlife Society Bulletin 28:254-263.

Anderson, M. G., F. A. Johnson and A. Rojo. 1999. Strengthening NAWMP by improving the foundations for management decisions. North American Waterfowl Management Plan Committee. 8 pp.

Austin, J.E., AD Afton, M.G. Anderson, R.G. Clark, C.M. Custer, J.S. Lawrence, J.B. Pollard, and J.K. Ringelman. 1999. Declines of greater and lesser scaup populations: issues, hypotheses, and research directions. USDI, U.S. Geological Survey Report, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, ND.

Sorenson, L.G., R. Goldberg, T.L. Root and M.G. Anderson. 1998. Potential effects of global warming on waterfowl populations breeding in the northern great plains. Climatic Change 40:343-369.

Johnson, F.A., M.G. Anderson, R.K. Baydack, J.W. Nelson, J.K. Ringelman, M.D. Koneff, R.O. Bailey, T.E. Martin and C. Rubec. 1997. Enhancing biological performance of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Transactions North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference 62:377-385.

Anderson, M.G., R.B. Emery, and T.W. Arnold. 1997. Reproductive success and female survival affect local population density of Canvasbacks. Journal of Wildlife Management 61: 1174-1191.

Anderson, M.G., M.W. Tome, R.O. Bailey, R.K. Baydack, MD Koneff, T.E. Martin, J.W. Nelson, J.K. Ringelman, C. Rubec, and R.E. Trost. 1996. NAWMP evaluations: How can we generate the feedback that Plan partners need? Pages 250-257 in J.T. Ratti (ed.). Proceedings 7th International Waterfowl Symposium. Ducks Unlimited Inc., Memphis, TN. 270pp.

Leonard, J.P., M.G. Anderson, H.H. Prince, and R.B. Emery. 1996. Survival and movements of canvasback ducklings. Journal of Wildlife Management 60: 863-874.

Anderson, M.G., R.B. Fowler, and J.W. Nelson. 1995. Northern Grassland Conservation and the Prairie Joint Ventures. Transactions North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference 60:404-412.

Anderson, M.G., R.B. Fowler, and J.W. Nelson. 1995. Northern Grassland Conservation and the Prairie Joint Ventures. Pages 211-220 in F.B. Samson and F.L. Knopf (eds.) Prairie Conservation: Preserving North America's Most Endangered Ecosystem. Island Press, Washington, D.C. 337pp.

Arnold, T.W., M.G. Anderson, R.B. Emery, MD Sorenson, and C.N. de Sobrino. 1995. The effect of late-incubation body mass on reproductive success of canvasbacks and redheads. Condor 97: 953-962.

Ducks Unlimited. 1994. Ducks Unlimited Continental Conservation Plan. An analysis of North American waterfowl populations and a plan to guide the conservation programs of Ducks Unlimited through the year 2000. Ducks Unlimited Inc., Memphis, TN.

Anderson, M.G. and R.D. Titman. 1992. Spacing in breeding waterfowl: ecology and behavior. Pages 251-289 in Batt, B.D.J., AD Afton, M.G. Anderson, C.D. Ankney, D.H. Johnson, K.A. Kadlec, and G.L. Krapu, editors. The Ecology and Management of Breeding Waterfowl. University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis.

Anderson, M.G., J.R. Rhymer and F.C. Rohwer. 1992. Philopatry, dispersal and the genetic structure of waterfowl populations. Pages 365-395 in Batt, B.D.J., AD Afton, M.G. Anderson, C.D. Ankney, DH Johnson, K.A. Kadlec, and GL Krapu, editors. The Ecology and Management of Breeding Waterfowl. University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis.

Batt, B.D.J., AD Afton, C.D. Ankney, M.G. Anderson, D.M. Johnson, GL Krapu and J.A. Kadlec, editors. 1992. The Ecology and Management of Breeding Waterfowl. University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis. 635pp.

Anderson, M.G. 1989. Species closures - a case study of the Canvasback. Pages 41-50 in Beattie, K., editor. Proceedings of the 6th International Waterfowl Symposium, Ducks Unlimited, Chicago, Illinois.

Batt, B.D.J., M.G. Anderson, C.D. Anderson and F.D. Caswell. 1989. The use of prairie potholes by North American ducks. Pages 204-227 in van der Valk, A.G., Editors. Northern Prairie Wetlands. Iowa State University Press, Ames.

Rohwer, F.C. and M.G. Anderson. 1988. Female-biased philopatry, monogamy, and the timing of pair formation in migratory waterfowl. Current Ornithology 5:187-221.

Anderson, M.G., G.R. Hepp, F. McKinney and M. Owen. 1988. Workshop summary: courtship and pairing in winter. Pages 123-131 in Weller, M.W., Editors. Waterfowl in Winter. University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis.

Anderson, M.G. 1985. Variations on monogamy in Canvasbacks (Aythya valisineria). Ornithol. Monographs 37:57-67.

Anderson, M.G. 1984. Parental investment and pair-bond behavior among Canvasback ducks (Aythya valisineria, Anatidae). Behavioral and Ecological Sociobiology 15:81-90.

Anderson, M.G. and B.D.J. Batt. 1983. Workshop on the ecology of wintering waterfowl. Wildlife Society Bulletin 11:22-24.

Anderson, M.G. and B.D.J. Batt, editors. 1982. Workshop on the Ecology of Wintering Waterfowl. Delta Waterfowl Research Station, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. 52pp.

Anderson, M.G., R.D. Sayler and AD Afton. 1980. A decoy trap for diving ducks. Journal of Wildlife Management 44:217-219.

Anderson, M.G. 1978. Distribution and production of sago pondweed (Potamogeton pectinatus) on a northern prairie marsh. Ecology 59:154-160.

Anderson, M.G. and RE Jones. 1976. Submerged aquatic vascular plants of the East Delta Marsh. Manitoba Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services, Wildlife Report. 120pp.

Anderson, M.G. and J.B. Low. 1976. Use of sago pondweed by waterfowl on the Delta Marsh, Manitoba. Journal of Wildlife Management 40:233-242.

Anderson, M.G. 1974. American coots feeding in association with canvasbacks. Wilson Bulletin 86:462-463.

Anderson, M.G. 1984. Social behavior of breeding Canvasbacks (Aythya valisineria): male and female strategies of reproduction. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. 281pp.

Anderson, M.G. 1975. Waterfowl utilization of sago pondweed on the Delta Marsh, Manitoba and Distribution and production of sago pondweed on a northern prairie marsh. MS Thesis. Utah State University, Logan. 96pp.