Roosting Brown Pelicans at San Nicolas Island, California, 1972-2006.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- CAPITOLO, PHILLIP J.; CARTER, HARRY R.; JAQUES, DEBORAH L.; McCHESNEY, GERARD J.; MCIVER, WILLIAM R.; KEENEY, THOMAS W.; SMITH, GRACE
- Source
- Waterbirds; Sep2012, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p443-452, 10p
- Subject
- ROOSTING
BROWN pelican
BIRD behavior
NEST building
CIRCADIAN rhythms
- Language
- ISSN
- 15244695
The article discusses a research study which assessed the roosting sites and roosting patterns of Brown Pelicans at San Nicolas Island in California from 1972-2006. Findings revealed varied monthly diurnal counts in birds during the breeding season and during fall. Research observations showed bird influxes during El Niño conditions, and night roost shift from Cormorant Rock Area to Vizcaino Point. Diurnal roost patterns were not affected by introduced feral cats and Island Foxes.