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Foraging Ecology of American Oystercatchers

Foraging Ecology of American Oystercatchers in the Cape Romain Region During the Non-breeding Season. Christy Hand Patrick Jodice Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and USGS South Carolina Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit Clemson University Felicia Sanders

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Foraging Ecology of American Oystercatchers

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  1. Foraging Ecology of American Oystercatchers in the Cape Romain Region During the Non-breeding Season Christy Hand Patrick Jodice Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and USGS South Carolina Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit Clemson University Felicia Sanders South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

  2. Study Area SW Bull’s Bay Sewee Bay

  3. Sewee Bay SC DNR ¼ m imagery supported by a grant from NMFS

  4. SW Bull’s Bay SC DNR ¼ m imagery supported by a grant from NMFS

  5. Diet Composition and Foraging Efficiency

  6. Preliminary Results: Average Search Times

  7. Acknowledgements Funding provided by The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through the Savannah- Santee-Pee Dee Resource Protection Fund, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Clemson University, and the USGS South Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Logistical support provided by Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the USGS South Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and Clemson University

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