ABR, Inc., has conducted avian studies in the
Kuparuk Oilfield for ConocoPhillips Alaska
(formerly PHILLIPS Alaska, Inc.) and its
predecessor, ARCO Alaska, Inc., since 1988. The
emphasis of this study in recent years has been
long-term monitoring of the distribution,
abundance, and productivity of selected waterfowl
populations. Our studies in 2012 focused on 3
species: Spectacled Eider (Somateria fischeri),
Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus), and Brant
(Branta bernicla). This report summarizes the results of 2012
surveys for these 3 species. Unlike annual reports
prior to 2005, this data report briefly summarizes
objectives and annual survey results for each
species, including supporting tables and figures,
but with limited analysis or historical context.
