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[22063]: Andres, B.A., S.K. Skagen, and K. Rosenberg. 2008. Assessing conservation status of poorly monitored birds. All-Bird Bulletin Jan 2008: 11-12.
 

[21959]: Sammler, J.E., D.E. Andersen, and S.K. Skagen. 2008. Population trends of tundra-nesting birds at Cape Churchill, Manitoba, in relation to increasing goose populations. The Condor 110(2): 325-334.
 

[22172]: Skagen, S.K. 2008. Shorebird journeys across the North American prairies. Birding : 48-54.
 

[21927]: Skagen, S.K., C.P. Melcher, and D.A. Haukos. 2008. Reducing sedimentation of depressional wetlands in agricultural landscapes. Wetlands 28(3): 594-604.
 

[21711]: Skagen, S.K., D.A. Granfors, and C.P. Melcher. 2008. On determining the significance of ephemeral continental wetlands to North American migratory birds. The Auk 125(1): 20-29.
 

[22171]: Wiener, J.D., K.A. Dwire, S.K. Skagen, R.R. Crifasi, and D. Yates. 2008. Riparian ecosystem consequences of water redistribution along the Colorado Front Range. Water Resources Impact 10(3): 18-21.
 

[21667]: Stanley, T.R. and S.K. Skagen. 2007. Estimating the breeding population of Long-billed Curlew in the United States. Journal of Wildlife Management 71(8): 2556-2564.
 

[21458]: Yackel Adams, A.A., S.K. Skagen, and J.A. Savidge. 2007. Population-specific demographic estimates provide insights into declines of Lark Buntings (Calamospiza melanocorys). The Auk 124(2): 578-593.
 

[21596]: Melcher, C.P., S.K. Skagen, and L. Randall. 2006. Use of NEXRAD to study shorebird migration in the Prairie Pothole Region: a feasibility study: U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center Open-File Report 2006-1033. 8 p.
 

[21718]: Morrison, R.I.G., B.J. McCaffery, R.E. Gill, S.K. Skagen, S.L. Jones, G.W. Page, C.L. Gratto-Trevor, and B.A. Andres. 2006. Population estimates of North American shorebirds, 2006. Wader Study Group Bulletin 111: 67-85.
 

[21686]: Skagen, S.K. 2006. Migration stopovers and the conservation of arctic-breeding Calidridine sandpipers. Auk 123(2): 313-322.
 

[21403]: Yackel Adams, A.A., S.K. Skagen, and J.A. Savidge. 2006. Modeling post-fledging survival of lark buntings in response to ecological and biological factors. Ecology 87(1): 178-188.
 

[21706]: Bart, J., B. Andres, S. Brown, G. Donaldson, B. Harrington, V. Johnston, S. Jones, R.I.G. Morrison, and S.K. Skagen. 2005. The Program for Regional and International Shorebird Monitoring (PRISM). In: Ralph, C.J. and T.D. Rich, (eds.). Bird conservation implementation and integration in the Americas: Proceedings of the Third International Partners in Flight conference, Volume 2, March 20-24, 2002, Asilomar, California. General Technical Report PSW-GTR-191. Albany, CA: U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. 893-901 p.
 

[21423]: Heglund, P.J., and S.K. Skagen. 2005. Ecology and physiology of en route nearctic-neotropical migratory birds: a call for collaboration. Condor 107(2): 193-196.
 

[21485]: Melcher, C.P., and S.K. Skagen. 2005. Grass buffers for playas in agricultural landscapes: a literature synthesis: U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center Open-File Report 2005-1220. 35 p.
 

[21488]: Melcher, C.P., and S.K. Skagen. 2005. Grass buffers for playas in agricultural landscapes: an annotated bibliography: U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center Open-File Report 2005-1221. 46 p.
 

[21034]: Skagen, S.K., A.A. Yackel Adams, and R.D. Adams. 2005. Nest survival relative to patch size in a highly fragmented shortgrass prairie landscape. Wilson Bulletin 117(1): 23-34.
 

[21038]: Skagen, S.K., and J. Bart. 2005. Migration monitoring in shorebirds and landbirds: commonalities and differences. In: C.J. Ralph and T.D. Rich (eds.). Bird conservation implementation and integration in the Americas: Proceedings of the Third International Partners in Flight conference, Volume 2, March 20-24, 2002, Asilomar, California. Gen. Tech. Rpt. PSW-GTR-191. Albany, CA: U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. p. 726-728.
 

[21419]: Skagen, S.K., J.F. Kelly, C. Van Riper, III, R.L. Hutto, D.M. Finch, D.J. Krueper, and C.P. Melcher. 2005. Geography of spring landbird migration through riparian habitats in southwestern North America. Condor 107(2): 212-227.
 

[21037]: Skagen, S.K., R. Hazlewood, and M.L. Scott. 2005. The importance and future condition of western riparian ecosystems as migratory bird habitat. In: C.J. Ralph and T.D. Rich (eds.). Bird conservation implementation and integration in the Americas: Proceedings of the Third International Partners in Flight conference, Volume 2, March 20-24, 2002, Asilomar, California. Gen. Tech. Rpt. PSW-GTR-191. Albany, CA: U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. p. 525-527.
 

[21035]: Skagen, S.K., S. Brown, and R. Johnson. 2005. Implications of different shorebird migration strategies for habitat conservation. In: C.J. Ralph and T.D. Rich (eds.). Bird conservation implementation and integration in the Americas: Proceedings of the Third International Partners in Flight conference, Volume 2, March 20-24, 2002, Asilomar, California. Gen. Tech. Rpt. PSW-GTR-191. Albany, CA: U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. p. 680-683.
 

[21115]: Jehle, G., A.A. Yackel Adams, J.A. Savidge, and S.K. Skagen. 2004. Nest survival estimation: a review of alternatives to the Mayfield estimator. The Condor 106 (3): 472–484.
 

[21409]: Skagen, S.K., C.P. Melcher, and R. Hazlewood. 2004. Migration stopover ecology of western avian populations: Southwestern migration workshop: U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center Open-File Report 2004-1452. 28 p.
 

[21021]: Scott, M.L., S.K. Skagen, and M.F. Merigliano. 2003. Relating geomorphic change and grazing to avian communities in riparian forests. Conservation Biology 17(1): 284-2.
 

[21039]: Skagen, S.K, J. Bart, B. Andres, S. Brown, G. Donaldson, B. Harrington, V. Johnston, S.L. Jones, and R.I.G. Morrison. 2003. Monitoring the shorebirds of North America: towards a unified approach. Wader Study Group Bulletin 100: 102-104.
 

[21036]: Skagen, S.K., and A.A. Yackel Adams. 2003. Population demography of shortgrass prairie songbirds abs.. In: Proceedings of the Short Grass Steppe Symposium, January 10, 2003, Fort Collins, CO. Fort Collins, CO: The Symposium. p. 27.
 

[21033]: Skagen, S.K., C.P. Melcher, and J. Bart. 2003. Ground counts of shorebirds at non-breeding sites. In: . Managers' Monitoring Manual. Laurel, MD: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. p. [1-11.
 

[673]: Howard, M.N., S.K. Skagen, and P.L. Kennedy. 2001. Does habitat fragmentation influence nest predation in the shortgrass prairie?. Condor 103: 530-5.
 

[946]: Morrison, R. I. G., R. E. Gill, Jr., B. A. Harrington, S. K. Skagen, G. W. Page, C. L. Gratto-Trevor, and S. M. Haig. 2001. Estimates of shorebird populations in North America. Occasional Paper 104. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Wildlife Service. 64 p.
 

[3903]: Skagen, S.K., C. Melcher, and E. Muths. 2001. The interplay of habitat change, human disturbance and species interactions in a waterbird colony. American Midland Naturalist 145: 18-28.
 

[713]: Skagen, S.K., E. Muths, and R.D. Adams. 2001. Toward assessing the effects of bank stabilization activities on wildlife communities of the Upper Yellowstone River, U.S.A: U.S. Geological Survey, Midcontinent Ecological Science Center Open-File Report 01-58. 76 p.
 

[697]: Yackel Adams, A.A., S.K. Skagen, and R.D. Adams. 2001. Movements and survival of lark bunting fledglings. Condor 103: 643-6.
 

[701]: Morrison, R.I.G., R.E. Gill, Jr., B.A. Harrington, S. Skagen, G.W. Page, C.L. Gratto-Trevor, and S.M. Haig. 2000. Population estimates of Nearctic shorebirds. Waterbirds 23(3): 337-3.
 

[502]: Yackel Adams, A.A., S.K. Skagen, and R.L. Knight. 2000. Functions of perch relocations in a communal night roost of wintering bald eagles. Canadian Journal of Zoology 78: 809-8.
 

[504]: Dinsmore, S.J., S.K. Skagen, and D.L. Helmers. 1999. Shorebirds: An overview for the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture. . [Denver, CO]: [Prairie Pothole Joint Venture]. 24 p.
 

[503]: Skagen, S. K. 1999. Profiles of shorebird migration in midcontinental North America: a new web site. Wader Study Group Bulletin 89: p. 28.
 

[555]: Skagen, S.K., P.B. Sharpe, R.G. Waltermire, and M.B. Dillon. 1999. Biogeographical profiles of shorebird migration in midcontinental North America. Biological Science Report USGS/BRD/BSR--2000-0003. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Geological Survey. 167 p.
 

[75]: Skagen, S.K., T.R. Stanley, and M.B. Dillon. 1999. Do mammalian nest predators follow human scent trails in the shortgrass prairie?. Wilson Bulletin 111(3): 415-4.
 

[3160]: Skagen, S.K., C.P. Melcher, W.H. Howe, and F.L. Knopf. 1998. Comparative use of riparian corridors and oases by migrating birds in southeast Arizona. Conservation Biology 12(4): 896-9.
 

[3024]: Skagen, S.K. 1997. Stopover ecology of transitory populations: The case of migrating shorebirds. In: Knopf, F.L., and F.B. Samson. Ecology and Conservation of Great Plains Vertebrates. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag. p. 244-2.
 

[3719]: Skagen, S.K. 1997. Stopover ecology of migrating shorebirds. Waterfowl 2000 10(2): 9.
 

[3267]: Skagen, S.K., and H.D. Oman. 1996. Dietary flexibility of shorebirds in the western hemisphere. Canadian Field-Naturalist 110(3): 419-4.
 

[3268]: Skagen, S.K. 1995. Book review: Status and Management of Neotropical Migratory Birds. Journal of Wildlife Management 59(4): 897-8.
 

[2277]: Skagen, S.K., and F.L. Knopf. 1994. Migrating shorebirds and habitat dynamics at a prairie wetland complex. Wilson Bulletin 106(1): 91-10.
 

[2504]: Skagen, S.K., and F.L. Knopf. 1994. Residency Patterns of Migrating Sandpipers at a Midcontinental Stopover. Condor 96: 949-9.
 

[2295]: Skagen, S.K., and F.L. Knopf. 1993. Toward conservation of mid-continental shorebird migrations. Conservation Biology 7(3): 533-5.
 

[2362]: Skagen, S.K., F.L. Knopf, and B. S. Cade. 1993. Estimation of Lipids and Lean Mass of Migrating Sandpipers. Condor 95: 944-9.
 

[237]: Skagen, S.K., and F.L. Knopf. 1991. Refuges have Different Roles in Shorebird Migrations. Research Information Bulletin 91-111. : Fish and Wildlife Service. 3 p.
 

[21627]: Skagen, S.K., R.L. Knight, and G.H. Orians. 1991. Human disturbance of an avian scavenging guild. Ecological Applications 1(2): 215-2.
 

[21630]: Knight, R.L., and S.K. Skagen. 1988. Effects of recreational disturbance on birds of prey: a review. Washington, D.C.: National Wildlife Federation. 355-3 p.
 

[21628]: Knight, R.L., and S.K. Skagen. 1988. Agonistic asymmetries and the foraging ecology of Bald Eagles. Ecology 69(4): 1188-.
 

[21629]: Skagen, S.K.. 1988. Asynchronous hatching and food limitation: a test of Lack's hypothesis. Auk 105: 78-88.
 

[21632]: Skagen, S.K.. 1987. Hatching asynchrony in American Goldfinches: an experimental study. Ecology 68(6): 1747-.
 

[21631]: Yasukawa, K., R.L. Knight, and S.K. Skagen. 1987. Is courtship intensity a signal of male parental care in Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus)?. Auk 104: 628-636.
 

[21633]: Knight, S.K., and R.L. Knight. 1986. Vigilance patterns of Bald Eagles feeding in groups. Auk 103(2): 263-2.
 

[21634]: Knight, R.L., and S.K. Knight. 1984. Responses of wintering bald eagles to boating activity. Journal of Wildlife Management 48(3): 999-1.
 

[21635]: Knight, S.K., and R.L. Knight. 1983. Aspects of food finding by wintering Bald Eagles. Auk 100: 477-484.
 

[21636]: Skagen, S.K.. 1980. Behavioral responses of wintering bald eagles to human activity on the Skagit River, Washington. Seattle, WA: The Nature Conservancy. 231-2 p.
 

[21637]: Allen, T.F.H., and S. Skagen. 1973. Multivariate geometry as an approach to algal community analysis. British Phycological Journal 8: 267-2.
 

   
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