Patterns of mercury and selenium exposure in minnesota common loons.
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.4331
Abstract: Common loons (Gavia immer) are at risk of elevated dietary mercury (Hg) exposure in portions of their breeding range. To assess the level of risk among loons in Minnesota (USA), we investigated loon blood Hg… read more here.
Keywords: common loons; blood concentrations; blood; mercury ... See more keywords
Distribution and foraging patterns of common loons on Lake Michigan with implications for exposure to type E avian botulism
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jglr.2018.02.004
Abstract: Abstract Common loons (Gavia immer) staging on the Great Lakes during fall migration are at risk to episodic outbreaks of type E botulism. Information on distribution, foraging patterns, and exposure routes of loons are needed… read more here.
Keywords: lake michigan; common loons; botulism; distribution foraging ... See more keywords