Joseph P Fleskes

USGS Dixon Field Station
6924 Tremont Road
Dixon, CA 95620-9648
Phone: (707) 678-0682 x628
Fax: (707) 678-5039
Email: joe_fleskes@usgs.gov

• Avian Ecology
• Bird capture and handling
• Landscape ecology
• Migratory bird biology
• Ornithology
• Species inventory
• Species/Population management
• Telemetry (radio and/or satellite)
• Wetland ecology

• Ph.D., Wildlife Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 1999
• M.S., Wildlife Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 1986
• B.S., Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 1980

• The Wildlife Society
• The Wildlife Society, Newsletter co-editor - Iowa Chapter (1985-1986)
• The Wildlife Society, Secretary/Treasurer - Sacramento Chapter (1987)
• The Wildlife Society, Vice President - Sacramento Chapter (1988)

• Wildlife Biologist (Research), USDI, USGS, California Science Center, Dixon Field Station, Dixon, CA, Nov 1996-present
• Wildlife Biologist, USDI NBS, California Science Center, Dixon Field Station, Dixon, CA, Nov 1993-Oct 1996
• Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon State University, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Corvallis, OR, Jan 1994-Dec 1994
• Wildlife Biologist, USFWS, Northern Prairie Wildlife Res. Center, Pacific States Ecol. Field Station, Dixon, CA, Jun 1992-Nov 1993
• Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon State University, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Corvallis, OR, Apr 1993-Jun 1993
• General Biologist (Wildlife), USFWS, Northern Prairie Wildlife Res. Center, Pacific States Ecol. Field Station, Dixon, CA, Jul 1986-Jun 1992
• Refuge Manager, USFWS, Region 3, Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Titonka, IA, Mar 1985-Jul 1986

• Fleskes, J. P., J. L. Yee, G. S. Yarris, M. R. Miller, and M. L. Casazza. 2007. Pintail and mallard survival in California relative to habitat, abundance, and hunting. Journal of Wildlife Management 71:2238-2248.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J.P., and J. L. Yee. 2007. Waterfowl distribution and abundance during spring migration in southern Oregon and northeastern California. Western North American Naturalist 67(3): 409-428.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J.P., D. M. Mauser, and G. S. Yarris. 2007. Survival of female mallards molting on Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges: Project Update 2007. 2007 Adminstrative Report. U. S. Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center, Sacramento, California.[Technical Report]
• Ackerman, J., J. Y. Takekawa, D. L. Orthmeyer, J. P. Fleskes, J. L Yee, and K. L. Kruse. 2006. Spatial use by wintering greater white-fronted geese relative to a decade of habitat change in California's Central Valley. Journal of Wildlife Management 70(4):965-976.[Journal Article]
• Haukos, D.A., M.R. Miller, D.L. Orthmeyer, J.Y. Takekawa, J.P. Fleskes, M.L. Casazza, W.M. Perry, and J.A. Moon. 2006. Spring Migration of Northern Pintails from Texas and New Mexico, USA. Waterbirds 29:127-136.[Journal Article]
• Moss, R., S. Blumenshine and J. Fleskes. 2006. Aquatic insects and waste agricultural seeds in post-harvest flooded agricultural fields in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California. Final Report. Fresno State University and U.S. Geological Survey, Dixon, California. 30 pp.[Technical Report]
• Ackerman, JT, JY Takekawa, DL Orthmeyer, JP Fleskes, JL Yee, and KL Kruse. 2005. Response of greater white-fronted geese to the Central Valley Joint Venture: changes in wintering ecology over a decade. 11th North American Arctic Goose Conference and Workshop, Reno, Nevada, January 5–8.[Poster]
• Ackerman, JT, JY Takekawa, JP Fleskes, and DL Orthmeyer. 2005. Decade of change: a tracking study shows how white-fronted geese responded to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley. California Waterfowl, April/May 2005: 16–17 & 58.[Popular Publication]
• Ackerman, JT, JY Takekawa, JP Fleskes, and DL Orthmeyer. 2005. White-fronted geese respond well to Joint Venture's habitat improvements. Valley Ventures, Spring 2005: 10-13.[Popular Publication]
• Fleskes, J. P., D. S. Gilmer, and R. L. Jarvis. 2005. Pintail distribution and selection of marsh types at Mendota Wildlife Area during fall and winter. California Fish and Game 91(4): 270-285.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J. P., W. M. Perry, K. L. Petrik, R. Spell, and F. Reid. 2005. Change in area of winter-flooded and dry rice in the northern Central Valley of California determined by satellite imagery. California Fish and Game 91(3): 207-215.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J.P., J.L. Yee, M.L. Casazza, M.R. Miller, J.Y. Takekawa, and D.L. Orthmeyer. 2005. Waterfowl distribution, movements, and habitat use relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California: A cooperative project to investigate impacts of the Central Valley Joint Venture and changing agricultural practices on the ecology of wintering waterfowl. Final Report. U.S. Geological Survey-Western Ecological Research Center, Dixon Field Station, Dixon, California.[Technical Report]
• Miller, M. R. and J. P. Fleskes. 2005. Klamath basin called "critical" for pintail that depart Grasslands. Grassland Today 15(3): 3.[Popular Publication]
• Miller, M. R., J. Y. Takekawa, J. P. Fleskes, D. L. Orthmeyer, M. L. Casazza, and W. M. Perry. 2005. Spring migration of northern pintails from California's Central Valley wintering area tracked by satellite telemetry: routes, timing, and destinations. Canadian Journal of Zoology 83(10): 1314-1332.[Journal Article]
• Miller, M. R., J. Y. Takekawa, J. P. Fleskes, D. L. Orthmeyer, M. L. Casazza, D. A. Haukos, and W. M. Perry. 2005. Flight speeds of northern pintails during migration determined by satellite telemetry. Wilson Bulletin 117(4): 364-374.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J. P. 2004. Pintail north-south flight paths in the Grassland Ecological Area. 2002/2003 Transactions of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society 38/39:22-26[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J. P. 2004. Winter habitat selection by female northern pintails in the Tulare Basin, California. January 2004. USGS Publication Brief for Resource Managers.[Publication Brief]
• Fleskes, J. P., and D. S. Battaglia. 2004. Northern pintail habitat use and waterfowl abundance during spring migration in southern Oregon-Northeast California (SONEC). Final Report. U.S. Geological Survey, Dixon, California. 58pp.[Technical Report]
• Fleskes, J. P., D. S. Gilmer, and R. L. Jarvis. 2004. Habitat selection by female northern pintails wintering in the Grassland Ecological Area, California. California Fish and Game 90:13-28.[Journal Article]
• Moss, R., S. Blumenshine and J. Fleskes. 2004. Secondary production and biomass of aquatic insects in flooded agricultural fields of the southern San Joaquin Valley, California. 25th Annual Central California Research Symposium. April 2004. Fresno, California. (Poster and published abstract).[Poster with Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P. November 2003. Northern pintail evening flight paths relative to urbanization and wetlands in the Grassland Ecological Area. 3rd North American Duck Symposium. Sacramento, CA.[Poster with Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., and D. S. Battaglia. November 2003. Pintail habitat use during spring migration in the Klamath Basin and other southern Oregon-northeastern California locations. 3rd North American Duck Symposium. Sacramento, CA.[Poster with Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., D. M. Mauser, and G. S. Yarris. December 2003. Survival of female mallards molting in the Klamath Basin region of California and Oregon. 3rd International Wildlife Mamagement Congress. Christchurch, New Zealand.[Poster with Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. L. Casazza, J. G. Mensik, M. R. Miller, D.O. Orthmeyer, J. Y. Takekawa, J. L. Yee, and D. R. Yparraguirre. December 2003. Impacts of landscape changes on waterfowl wintering in the Central Valley of California. 3rd International Wildlife Mamagement Congress Christchurch, New Zealand.[Poster with Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. L. Casazza, M. R. Miller, J. Y. Takekawa, J. L. Yee, D.O. Orthmeyer, J. G. Mensik, and D. R. Yparraguirre. November 2003. Impacts of landscape changes on waterfowl wintering in the Central Valley of California. 3rd North American Duck Symposium.Sacramento, CA.[Presentation with Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. R. Miller, and J. Y. Takekawa. 2003. Science support for managing migratory waterfowl. April 8, 2003. USGS WERC Fact Sheet.[Fact Sheet]
• Fleskes, J.P., R.L. Jarvis, and D.S. Gilmer. 2003. Selection of flooded agricultural fields and other landscapes by female northern pintails wintering in Tulare Basin, California. Wildlife Society Bulletin 31(3):793-803.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, Joseph P. 2003. Effects of backpack radiotags on female northern pintails wintering in California. Wildlife Society Bulletin 31(1):212-219.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, Joseph P., 2003. Northern pintail evening flight paths relative to urbanization and wetlands in the Grassland Ecological Area, California. The Wildlife Society-Western Section. Irvine, California. Poster and published abstract.[Poster]
• Miller, M. R., J.Y. Takekawa, D.L. Orthmeyer, J. P. Fleskes, M.L. Casazza, M.W. Perry. 2003. Tracking spring migration of northern pintails with satellite telemetry. Discovery for Recovery: An international pintail research initiative. Final Report. U.S. Geological Survey, Dixon, California. 63 pp.[Technical Report]
• Petrie, M., C. Hickey, J. Eadie, J. Fleskes, M. Miller, L. Naylor, R. Shaffer, D. Smith, and G. Yarris. November 2003. Integrating management objectives for waterfowl and shorebirds in the Central Valley Habitat Joint Venture. 3rd North American Duck Symposium. Sacramento, CA.[Presentation with Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P. 2002. September-March survival of female northern pintails radiotagged in San Joaquin Valley, California. July 2002. USGS Publication Brief for Resource Managers.[Publication Brief]
• Fleskes, J. P. 2002. Distribution and movements of female northern pintails radiotagged in the San Joaquin Valley, California. April 2002. USGS-Publication Brief for Resource Managers.[Publication Brief]
• Fleskes, J. P., D. M. Mauser, M. D. Samuel, and G. S. Yarris. 2002. Survival of female mallards molting at Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges. Poster with published abstract. The Wildlife Society, 9th Annual Conference, Bismark, North Dakota[Poster]
• Fleskes, J. P., R. L. Jarvis, D. S. Gilmer. 2002. September-March survival of female northern pintails radiotagged in San Joaquin Valley, California. Journal of Wildlife Management 66(3): 899-909.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J.P., D.S. Gilmer, and R.L. Jarvis. 2003. Distribution of female northern pintails in relation to hunting and location of hunted and non-hunted habitats in the Grassland Ecological Area, California. California Fish and Game 88(2): 75-94.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J.P., R. L. Jarvis, and D. S. Gilmer. 2002. Distribution and movements of female northern pintails radiotagged in San Joaquin Valley, California. Journal of Wildlife Management 66(1):138-152.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, Joseph P. 2002. Tulare Basin Waterfowl and Central Valley Duck Hunters. California Waterfowl, Dec 2002/Jan 2003:12-13.[Popular Publication]
• Fleskes, Joseph P., and Daniel S. Battaglia. 2002. Pintail habitat use and abundance during spring migration in the Klamath Basin and other southern Oregon - northeastern California locations. Progress Report 2002. 18 pp.[Technical Report]
• Miller, M., J. Fleskes, D. Orthmeyer, J. Takekawa, M. Casazza, and B. Perry. 2002. Pintails on the move. California Waterfowl Aug/Sep 2002: 8, 10-13.[Popular Publication]
• Miller, M.R., J.Y. Takekawa, D.L. Orthmeyer, J.P. Fleskes, M.L. Casazza, and W.M. Perry. 2002. Tracking Spring Migration of Northern Pintails with Satellite Telemetry. Progress Report 2002. U.S.G.S., Western Ecological Research Center, Dixon and San Francisco Bay Estuary Field Stations, California.[Technical Report]
• Miller, M.R., J.Y. Takekawa, D.O. Orthmeyer, J.P. Fleskes, M.L. Casazza, and W.M. Perry. 2002. The efficiency of the May Survey to account for pintails: Hiding in plain sight. The Wildlife Society, Annual Conference, Bismarck, ND, September 2002.[Abstract]
• Van Kessel, C., J. Eadie, W. Horwath, F. Reid, J. Hill and J. P. Fleskes. 2002. Integrating agronomic management practices with waterfowl populations in rice fields: opportunities and mutual benefits. Pages 51-59 in J.E. Hill and B. Hardy, editors. Proc. Second Temperate Rice Conference, 13-17 June, 1999, Sacramento, CA., Los Banos (Phillipines):International Rice Research Institute. 714 p.[Proceedings]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. L. Casazza, D. S. Gilmer, J. G. Mensik, M. R. Miller, D.O. Orthmeyer, J. Y. Takekawa, J. L. Yee and D. R. Yparraguirre. 2001. Waterfowl ecology relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. The Wildlife Society-The Western Section. Feb. 2001. Sacramento, CA.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. L. Casazza, D. S. Gilmer, J. G. Mensik, M. R. Miller, D.O. Orthmeyer, J. Y. Takekawa, J. L. Yee and D. R. Yparraguirre. Waterfowl ecology relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. The Wildlife Society-The Western Section. Feb. 2001. Sacramento, CA.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. L. Casazza, D. S. Gilmer, J. G. Mensik, M. R. Miller, D.O. Orthmeyer, J. Y. Takekawa, J. L. Yee, and D. R. Yparraguirre. 2001. Waterfowl ecology relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. The Wildlife Society-2001 Annual Meeting, Reno, NV. Sept. 2001.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. L. Casazza, D. S. Gilmer, J. G. Mensik, M. R. Miller, D.O. Orthmeyer, J. Y. Takekawa, J. L. Yee, and D. R. Yparraguirre. Waterfowl use patterns and energetics relative to Central Valley Habitat Joint Venture Habitat goals. Central Valley Habitat Joint Venture Strategic Planning Meeting. May 21-22, 2001. Sacramento, CA. (Invited Oral presentation)[Presentation]
• Fleskes, J.P., M.L. Casazza. D.S. Gilmer, J.G. Mensik, M.R. Miller, D.L. Orthmeyer, J.Y. Takekawa, J.L. Yee and D.R. Yparraguirre. 2001. Waterfowl ecology relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. The Wildlife Society 2001 Annual Conference Reno, Nevada.[Poster]
• Miller, M. R., J. P. Fleskes, J. Y. Takekawa, D. L. Orthmeyer, M. L. Casazza, and W. M. Perry. 2001. Satellite tracking of northern pintail spring migration from California, USA: the route to Chukotka, Russia. Casarca 7: 229-233.[Journal Article]
• Miller, M.R. D.L. Orthmeyer, J. Fleskes, M. Casazza, W. Perry, and J. Takekawa. 2001. Spring migration strategies of northern pintails documented with satellite telemetry. The Wildlife Society 2001 Annual Conference Reno, Nevada.[Poster]
• Miller, M.R., Takekawa, J.Y., Orthmeyer, D.L., Fleskes, J.P., Casazza, M.L., and W.M. Perry. 2001. PINSAT 2001 Progress Report.[Technical Report]
• Petrie, M., M. Eicholtz, J. Eadie, F. Reid, J. Fleskes, E. Burns, L. Naylor. 2001. Landscape Conservation in the Central Valley of California. The 8th International Waterfowl and Wetlands Symposium. July 2001. Washington, D.C.[Abstract]
• Casazza, M. L., J. P. Fleskes and M. R. Miller. 2000. Daily movement patterns of northern pintails wintering in diverse Central Valley landscapes. Second North American Duck Symposium. Oct. 2000. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.[Poster]
• Fleskes, J. P. 2000. Waterfowl distribution, movements and habitat use relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. The Wildlife Society-The Western Section. January 2000. Riverside, CA.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P. 2000. Waterfowl distribution, movements and habitat use relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. 3rd Annual Pacific Flyway Symposium. Mar., 2000, Otter Crest, OR.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. L. Casazza, D. S. Gilmer, J. G Mensik, M. R. Miller, D.O. Orthmeyer, J. Y. Takekawa, J. L. Yee and D. R. Yparraguirre. 2000. Waterfowl ecology relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. Second North American Duck Symposium. Oct. 2000. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.[Poster]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. L. Casazza, D. S. Gilmer, J. G. Mensik, M. R. Miller, D.O. Orthmeyer, J. Y. Takekawa, J. L. Yee and D. R. Yparraguirre. 2000. Waterfowl ecology relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. CALFED Bay-Delta Program Science Conference 2000. Oct. 2000. Sacramento, CA.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J.P., M.L. Casazza. D.S. Gilmer, J.G. Mensik, M.R. Miller, D.L. Miller, J.Y. Takekawa, J.L. Yee and D.R. Yparriguirre. 2000. Waterfowl Ecology relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley, California. Second North American Duck Symposium and Workshop. Oct 11-15, 2000. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J.P., Yee, J.Y., Casazza, M.L., Daugherty, J., and W.M. Perry. 2000. Waterfowl Distribution, Movements and Habitat Use Relative to Recent Habitat Changes in the Central Valley of California: Progress Report - June 2000.[Technical Report]
• J. L. Yee, J. P. Fleskes, D. S. Gilmer, J. G. Mensik and D. R. Yparraguirre. 2000. Aerial surveying of waterfowl in the California Central Valley. Second North American Duck Symposium. Oct. 2000. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.[Poster]
• M. R. Miller, D. L. Orthmeyer, J. P. Fleskes, M. L. Casazza, W. M. Perry and J. Y. Takekawa. 2000. Spring migration of northern pintails: an application of satellite telemetry. Second North American Duck Symposium. Oct. 2000. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.[Abstract]
• Miller, M. R., J. Takekawa, D. Orthmeyer, J. Fleskes, and M. Casazza. 2000. Spring migration of northern pintails: an application of satellite telemtry. 3rd Annual Pacific Flyway Symposium. Mar. 2000, Otter Crest, OR.[Abstract]
• Miller, M.R., D.L. Orthmeyer, J. Fleskes, M. Casazza, W. Perry, and J. Takekawa. 2000. Spring migration of northern pintails: an application of satellite telemetry. Second North American Duck Symposium and Workshop. Oct 11-15, 2000. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA.[Abstract]
• Miller, M.R., Takekawa, J.Y., Orthmeyer, D.L., Fleskes, J.P., Casazza, M.L., and W.M. Perry. 2000. PINSAT 2000 Progress Update Report.[Technical Report]
• Yee, J. L., J. P. Fleskes, and D. L. Gilmer. 2000. Aerial surveying of waterfowl in the California Central Valley. 21st Annual Institute on Research and Statistics: Challenges for Statistics in the New Century. Apr., 2000. Sacramento, CA.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P. 1999. Ecology of female northern pintails during winter in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Ph. D. Dissertation, Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR. 215pp.[Thesis/Dissertation]
• Fleskes, J. P. , M. Casazza, J. Yee, D. Orthmeyer, W. Perry and J. Daugherty. 1999. Waterfowl distribution, movements and habitat use relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. Unpubl. Progress Report.[Technical Report]
• Fleskes, J. P. 1999. Waterfowl distribution, movements and habitat use relative to recent habitat changes in the Central Valley of California. 2nd Annual Pacific Flyway Symposium. Mar. 1999, Monterey, CA.[Abstract]
• Casazza, M. L., M. R. Miller, and J. P. Fleskes. 1997. Habitat use of northern pintails wintering in California. First North American Duck Symposium. Feb. 1997. Baton Rouge, LA.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J. P., D. S. Gilmer, and R. L. Jarvis. 1997. Retention rates and impacts of spear-suture and harness-backpack transmitters on wintering northern pintails. The Wildlife Society-4th Annual National Conference: Forum on wildlife telemetry. Sept. 1997. Snowmass, CO.[Poster]
• Fleskes, J. P., M. R. Miller, and M. L. Casazza. 1997. Distribution, movements and survival of female northern pintails during winter in California. First North American Duck Symposium. Feb. 1997. Baton Rouge, LA.[Abstract]
• Fleskes, J., and D. Gilmer. 1996. Migratory birds and wastewater treatment ponds. The Research Resource. June 1996. National Biological Service Report.[Newsletter]
• Fleskes, J., M. Miller, and D. Gilmer. 1996. Northern pintails in California’s Central Valley. The Research Resource. July 1996. National Biological Service Report.[Newsletter]
• Fleskes, J. 1995. NBS continues cooperative studies of pintail ecology in California. People Land & Water 2(6):24-25.[Popular Publication]
• Fleskes, J.P., R.L. Jarvis, and D.S. Gilmer. 1995. Movements and survival of female northern pintails in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Page 43 in The Wildlife Society Second Annual Conference. Sept. 12-17, 1995. Portland, Oregon. (Abstract only).[Abstract]
• Miller, M.R., J. Fleskes, M. Casazza, and J. Austin. 1995. Wildlife Resources of the Central Valley, California: The Northern Pintail. Valley Habitats: A Technical Guidance Series for Private Land Managers in California's Central Valley 13:1-12. Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Sacramento, California.[Technical Report]
• Miller, M.R., J.P. Fleskes, D.L. Orthmeyer, W.E. Newton, and D.S. Gilmer. 1995. Survival of adult female northern pintails in the Sacramento Valley, California. Journal of Wildllife Management 59(3):478-486.[Journal Article]
• Chouinard, M. P., Jr., J. P. Fleskes, and D. Woolington. 1994. Wintering waterfowl use of sewage wastewater ponds in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Unpubl. Progress Report. U.S. Geological Survey, Dixon, CA.[Technical Report]
• Fleskes, J.P. 1994. Survival, movements, and habitat use of juvenile and adult female northern pintails in the San Joaquin Valley. Progress Report.[Technical Report]
• Fleskes, J.P., J.M. Hicks, D.S. Gilmer, and D.R. Yparraguirre. 1994. Changing patterns of goose harvest on California public hunting areas. Calif. Fish and Game 80(4):133-149.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J. P., and E.E. Klaas. 1993. Remains of ducks and other prey found near fox and mink dens on an Iowa Wildlife Refuge. Prairie Nat. 25(1):43-50.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J.P. 1993. Survival, movements, and habitat use of juvenile and adult female northern pintails in the San Joaquin Valley. Progress Report.[Technical Report]
• Fleskes, J. P. 1992. Record of a redhead, Aytha americana, laying eggs in a northern harrier, Circus cyaneus, nest. Canadian Field-Naturalist 106(2): 263-264.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J. P. , J. Y. Takekawa, and D. L. Orthmeyer. 1992. A simplified detonator for rocket net traps. U. S. Dep. Int., Fish and Wildl. Serv., Res. Info. Bull. 92-10.[Technical Report]
• Fleskes, J., J. Takekawa and D. Orthmeyer. 1992. A simplified radio-controlled detonator for rocket net traps. U.S. Fish Wildl. Serv., Research Information Bulletin. No. 10. 3pp.[Newsletter]
• Fleskes, J.P. 1992. Survival, movements, and habitat use of juvenile and adult female northern pintails in the San Joaquin Valley. Progress Report.[Technical Report]
• Miller, M.R., J.P. Fleskes, D.L. Orthmeyer, and D.S. Gilmer. 1992. Survival and other observations of adult female northern pintails molting in California. J. Field Ornithol. 63(2):138-144.[Journal Article]
• Miller, M.R., J.P. Fleskes, D.L. Orthmeyer, and D.S. Gilmer. 1992. Survival of adult female northern pintails during wing molt in northern California. Journal of Field Ornithology 63:138-144.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J. P. 1991. Two Incubating mallards move eggs to drier nest sites. Prairie Nat. 23(1):49-50.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J. P. and E. E. Klaas. 1991. Dabbling duck recruitment in relation to habitat and predators at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa. U.S. Fish Wildl. Serv., Fish Wildl. Tech. Rep. 32. 19pp.[Technical Report]
• Miller, M. R., J. P. Fleskes, D. L. Orthmeyer, and D. S. Gilmer. 1991. High survival rates for female northern pintails in California's Sacramento Valley. U. S. Dep. Int., Fish and Wildl. Serv., Res. Info. Bull. 91-38.[Technical Report]
• Fleskes, J. P. 1990. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service uses telemetry to study wintering pintails and white-fronted geese. Page 2 in Wetlands Update, April edition. Grassland Water District, 610 W Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, California.[Popular Publication]
• Fleskes, J. P., J. A. Guthrie, and G. L. Welp. 1990. Raising wood ducks on a prairie marsh: The story of Union Slough. Pages 275-278 in L. H. Fredrickson, G. V. Burger, S. P. Havera, D. A. Graber, R. E. Kirby, and T. S. Taylor, eds. Proc. 1988 North Am. Wood Duck Symp., St. Louis, Missouri.[Proceedings]
• Fleskes, J.P. 1990. Predation by ermine and long-tailed weasels on duck eggs. Page 51 in Symposium on Managing Predation to Increase Production of Wetland Birds: TWS-N.Dakota Chapter & USFWS. Aug. 15-17, 1990. Jamestown, North Dakota.[Abstract]
• Orthmeyer, D. L., J. Y. Takekawa, M. R. Miller, J. P. Fleskes, D. S. Gilmer, M. L. Casazza, L. Strong. 1990. Dynamics of wintering waterfowl habitats in the Sacramento Valley and Sacramento-San Joaquin river delta, 1989-1990. Progress report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Dixon Field Station, Dixon,CA. 33pp.[Technical Report]
• Gilmer, D.S., J.M. Hicks, J.P. Fleskes and D.P. Connelly. 1989. Duck harvest on public hunting areas in California. Calif. Fish and Game 75(3):155-168.[Journal Article]
• Orthmeyer, D. L., J.Y.Takekawa, M. R. Miller, J. P. Fleskes, D. S. Gilmer, M. L. Casazza, L. Strong. 1989. Dynamics of wintering waterfowl habitats in the Sacramento Valley and Sacramento-San Joaquin river delta 1988-1989. Progress report. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Dixon Field Station, Dixon,CA. 33pp.[Technical Report]
• Takekawa, J.Y., K.A. Gonzalez, D.L. Orthmeyer, J.P. Fleskes, D.S. Gilmer, W.R. Clark, R.B. Frederick, and E.E. Klaas. 1989. Dynamics and energetics of the Pacific greater white-fronted goose population wintering in California. Progress report. Wildlife Research Field Station, Dixon, California. 58 pp.[Technical Report]
• Fleskes, J. P. 1988. Predation by ermine and long-tailed weasels on duck eggs. Jour. Iowa Acad. Sci. 95:14-17.[Journal Article]
• Fleskes, J. P. 1988. Survival, movements and habitat use of northern pintails and greater white-fronted geese. California Waterfowl Association Annual Convention. June 1988. Reno, NV.[Abstract]
• Guthrie, J. A., J. P. Fleskes, and G. L. Welp. 1988. Raising wood ducks on a prairie marsh. North American Wood Duck Symposium. Feb. 1988. St. Louis, MO.[Abstract]
• Miller, M.R., J. Takekawa, J. Fleskes, and D. Orthmeyer. 1988. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service continues pintail and white-fronted goose telemetry studies in California. Page 50 in California Waterfowl, Fall 1988.[Popular Publication]
• Fleskes, J.P. and E.E. Klaas. 1987. Evaluation of waterfowl recruitment at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa. Page 32 in Symposium on the Ecology and Management of Breeding Waterfowl. Aug. 18-22, 1987. Winnipeg, Manitoba.[Abstract]
• Guthrie, J. A., J. P. Fleskes, and G. L. Welp. 1987. Raising wood ducks on a prairie marsh, the story of Union Slough. Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. Dec. 1987. Milwaukee, WI.[Abstract]
• Miller, M. R., J. Y. Takekawa, and J. P. Fleskes. 1987. Follow that bird! California Waterfowl 13(2):5.[Popular Publication]
• Fleskes, J.P. 1986. Evaluation of waterfowl production at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge. M.S. Thesis, Iowa State Univ., Ames. 139 pp.[Thesis/Dissertation]
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