This file contains information on stable isotope results from shorebird feathers including information on sample type, sample location, stable isotope results, and associated banding information.
Additional information on stable isotope analyses and results can be found in Doll, A., R.B. Lanctot, C.A. Stricker, S.M. Yezerinac, M.B. Wunder. 2015. Improved arrival-date estimates for Arctic-breeding Dunlin (Calidris alpina arcticola). Auk: ornithological advances 132:408-421.
Additional information for samples collected at Utqiagvik and in association with the tracking project can be found in the Utqiagvik shorebird project (file://ifw7ro-file.fws.doi.net/datamgt/mbm/mbmsh_009_Utqiagvik_shorebird_project) and shorebird tracking study archives (file://ifw7ro-file.fws.doi.net/datamgt/mbm/mbmsh_008_Shorebird_tracking), respectively.
The data providers have invested considerable effort in QA/QC, but it is possible that undetected errors remain. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate data set limitations, restrictions or intended use. The originators of this dataset shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. Potential users of these data should first contact the data authors listed below.