Effects of Tropical Cyclones and Other Severe Weather Events on Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) Populations in Louisiana, U.S.A.
Phillip L. Vasseur,
Samantha A. Collins,
Will Selman
Abstract:Tropical cyclones (i.e. tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes) and other extreme weather events directly impacting Louisiana from 2016-21 were examined to determine their effects on adult Reddish Egrets equipped with satellite transmitters in SE (n ¼ 11) and SW (n ¼ 14) Louisiana. Fourteen tropical cyclones (six hurricanes, five tropical storms, one tropical depression, and two extratropical cyclones) impacted Louisiana during the study, and telemetry data were reviewed immediately on and aroun… Show more
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