Re: [ECOLOG-L] Need textbook Suggestiond

e and readable. Still the need for something NOT "too big, heavy or expensive" may remove this from your wish list. AIBS has affordable readers, compilations of foundational papers in many subjects including ecology and environmental science. Scott Scott Ruhren, Ph.D Senior Director

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Suggestions wanted: world's weirdest plants

Great suggestions thus far; all of the carnivores have "weird and wow" factor! Scott Ruhren, Ph.D Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 Tel: 401-949-5454 ext. 3004 Fax: 401-949-5788 sruh...@asri.org

[ECOLOG-L] Origin of K for Carrying Capacity?

am curious. Thank you, Scott Scott Ruhren, Ph.D Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 Tel: 401-949-5454 ext. 3004 Fax: 401-949-5788 <mailto:sruh...@asri.org> sruh...@asri.org

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Bird count data

Ling, I would start with your state Audubon chapter. They often track or facilitate the tracking of bird data, varies by state and chapter (some are aligned with national Audubon, others, like RI, are independent). Good luck, Scott Scott Ruhren, Ph.D Senior Director of Conservation

Re: [ECOLOG-L] effects of early spring on fish spawning?

Hi David, River herring (common name blue-back herring and alewife, anadromous Alosa species) have been spotted already far upstream and that is early for RI. Scott Ruhren, Ph.D Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 Tel

Re: [ECOLOG-L] spring wildflowers visited by Ruby-throated Hummingbirds?

. Scott Scott Ruhren, Ph.D Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 Tel: 401-949-5454 ext. 3004 Fax: 401-949-5788 sruh...@asri.org Connecting People With Nature Stay informed all month long with eWing, Audubon&#

Re: [ECOLOG-L] spring wildflowers visited by Ruby-throated Hummingbirds?

...and we are expecting at least two nights of sub-freezing temperatures tomorrow and Wednesday! Scott Ruhren, Ph.D Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 Tel: 401-949-5454 ext. 3004 Fax: 401-949-5788 sruh...@asri.org

trout lily seeds?

postage. Thank you, Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917-2600 401-949-5454

capitalization rules for common names?

input. Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917-2600 401-949-5454

Common names capitalizing/not (summary)

ot; names for that species, as opposed to un-standardized common names often given to plants or other organisms. In other words, they are as precise (and official) as a Latin name. --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917-2600 401-949-5454

northeastern tree diseases?

summer. I realize it is speculation without further study but, could increased precipitation be linked to enhanced fungal growing conditions or changes in tree leaf chemistry? Thank you, Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12

Re: 7 more messages on the plagiarism topic

ature when introducing written assignments. Best to have an upfront approach. Sincerely, Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917-2600 401-949-5454 -Original Message- From: Ecological Socie

Re: On Plagiarism

Hopefully my final 2-cents... at a roadside meeting with a state trooper, "Ignorance of the law does not excuse you from responsibility." Still, "innocent" plagiarism is an opportunity for education but does not absolve one from guilt nor responsibility. Scott --- Scott

Assassin Bug Numbers?

there introduced Reduviidae taxa in the Northeast? I apologize for the lack of species details. Thank you, Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917-2600 401-949-5454

Re: Is biodiversity an ecosystem function?

Could biodiversity be viewed as "structure" and "function" be reserved for nutrient cycling etc.? Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917-2600 401-949-5454 -Original Message--

RFP: Facilitator of RI Habitat Restoration Strategy

conduct the above scope of work = $5,500 Please send resume and correspondence to: Scott Ruhren, Ph.D., The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917-2600 (please, no phone calls)

Re: Biology of Invasion

and effect. I realize this is not popular but "weed," "invader" and "colonizer" still are used in often-conflicting manners. Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Programs Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917

[ECOLOG-L] YSI Water probe parts

supplies that your are willing to donate or sell can you please contact me? Thank you, Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917 401-949-5454

[ECOLOG-L] salt-tolerant amphibians

marsh but could be laying in nearby freshwater ponds. I have seen records of some species of Rana and Xenopus using brackish water and Rana cancrivora living in full salinity in southeastern Asia. Thank you for any help. Sincerely, Scott Ruhren --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior

Re: [ECOLOG-L] no acorn mast

Anecdotally, pin oak in New Jersey yard I take care of each fall had little/no acorns. Typically they are countless. Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917 401-949-5454 -Original Message

European Limax spp in New England?

sparse on slugs and earlier taxonomic records are allegedly suspect. I do know how to capture/collect the critters. Thank you. Sincerely, Scott Ruhren --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917

Re: Field germination trials

that the mesh will not degrade before you dig them up. Bridal veil has worked for me but under extreme wetness you may want to choose otherwise. Good luck! Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917 401

Re: "Bio-dynamic" composting starters

one cheap and local way to introduce soil biota into your compost pile is mixing some of your soil in the pile. Scott --- Scott Ruhren, Ph.D. Senior Director of Conservation Audubon Society of Rhode Island 12 Sanderson Road Smithfield, RI 02917 401-949-5454 -Original Message- From: