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Ian G Warkentin¹, Heather E Spicer¹, Jenna P B McDermott²

¹Environmental Science Program, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Corner Brook, Canada.

|March 12, 2025

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Using vocalization broadcasts significantly increases the detection of North American red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus). This method enhances detectability, especially when population density is low, aiding wildlife surveys.

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Area of Science:

Wildlife Ecology
Behavioral Ecology
Mammalian Biology

Background:

North American red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) exhibit seasonal territorial defense behaviors.
Vocalization broadcasts can potentially elicit responses, improving detection probability in wildlife surveys.
Understanding detection probability is crucial for accurate occupancy and abundance estimations.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effect of vocalization broadcasts on the detection probability of red squirrels.
To assess how seasonal variations and population density influence the effectiveness of broadcast surveys.
To compare detection rates during broadcast periods versus silent point counts.

Main Methods:

Conducted 14-month point count surveys at two locations and two-summer surveys at a third location in Newfoundland, Canada.
Employed systematic broadcast of red squirrel vocalizations during specific survey periods.
Recorded squirrel detections (sight and sound) and noted behavioral responses to broadcasts.

Main Results:

Vocalization broadcasts consistently enhanced red squirrel detection probability across all study periods.
Squirrels were significantly more likely to be observed (seen) during broadcast periods compared to silent counts.
The response to vocalization broadcasts was inversely related to local population density, peaking when density was lowest.

Conclusions:

Vocalization playback is an effective tool for increasing the detection probability of North American red squirrels.
This method has significant implications for improving the accuracy of wildlife monitoring and population estimation.
Survey timing and consideration of population density are important factors when using vocalization broadcasts.