VonBank, J. A., T. L. J. Schafer, S. A. Cunningham, M. D. Weegman, P. T. Link, K. J. Kraai, C. K. Wikle, D. P. Collins, L. Cao, and B. M. Ballard. 2023. Joint use of location and acceleration data reveals influences on transitions among habitats in wintering birds. Scientific Reports 13: 2132.
Cunningham, S. A., T. L. J. Schafer, C. K. Wilke, J. A. VonBank, B. M. Ballard, L. Cao, S. Bearhop, A. D. Fox, G. M. Hilton, A. J. Walsh, L. R. Griffin, and M. D. Weegman. 2022. Time-varying effects of local weather on behavior and probability of breeding deferral in two Arctic-nesting goose populations. Oecologia 201: 369–383.
Koczur, L. M., and B. M. Ballard. 2022. Migratory stopover site use by reddish egrets: prioritization for conservation. Avian Conservation and Ecology 17(1):15. https://doi.org/10.5751/ACE-01973-170115.
VonBank, J. A., J. P. Vasquez, J. P. Loghry, K. J. Kraai, L. Cao, B. M. Ballard. 2022. Wetland use by greater white-fronted geese and spatial overlap with waterfowl conservation priority areas in Mexico. Avian Conservation and Ecology 17(2): 20.
Clements, S. J., J. P. Loghry, B. M. Ballard, and M. D. Weegman. 2022. Carry-over effects of weather and decision-making on nest success of a migratory shorebird. Ecology and Evolution 12: https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.9581
Linscott, J. A., J. G. Navedo, S. J. Clements, J. P. Loghry, J. Ruiz, B. M. Ballard, M. D. Weegman, and N. R. Senner. 2022. Compensation for wind drift prevails for a shorebird on a long-distance, transoceanic flight. Movement Ecology 10:11 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-022-00310-z
Ballard, B. M., C. J. Lange, J. D. James, B. C. Wilson, D. P. Collins, and J. A. VonBank. 2021. Prioritizing conservation of coastal ponds for wintering redheads. Journal of Wildlife Management 85: 803–812.
Wolfe, S. J., A. J. Arnold, J. T. Edwards, M. J. Schnupp, and B. M. Ballard. 2021. Habitat associations of landbirds in South Texas during migration. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 133: 43–57.
VonBank, J. A., M. D. Weegman, P. T. Link, S. A. Cunningham, K. J. Kraai, D. P. Collins, and B. M. Ballard. 2021. Winter fidelity, movements, and energy expenditure of midcontinent greater white-fronted geese. Movement Ecology 9:2 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-020-00236-4
Moon, J. A., S. E. Lehnen, K. L. Metzger, M. A. Squires, M. G. Brasher, B. C. Wilson, W. C. Conway, D. A. Haukos, B. E. Davis, F. C. Rohwer, E. M. Wehland, and B. M. Ballard. 2021. Projected impact of sea-level rise and urbanization on mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) habitat along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas through 2100. Ecological Indicators 132.
Schafer, T. C., C. K. Wikle, J. A. VonBank, B. M. Ballard, and M. D. Weegman. 2020. A Bayesian Markov model with Pólya-Gamma sampling for estimating individual behavior transition probabilities from accelerometer classifications. Journal of Agriculture, Biological, and Environmental Statistics 25: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13253-020-00399-y
VonBank, J. A., D. A. Brandt, A. T. Pearse, D. B. Wester, and B. M. Ballard. 2019. Using morphological measurements to predict subspecies of mid-continent sandhill cranes. Wildlife Society Bulletin 43: 737–744.
Koczur, L. M., M. C. Green, B. M. Ballard, P. E. Lowther, and R. T. Paul. 2020. Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (P. G. Rodewals, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.redegre.01
Lange, C. J., D. P. Collins, K. L. Metzger, and B. M. Ballard. 2018. Predicting impacts of sea-level rise on wintering redhead ducks along the lower Texas coast. Global Ecology and Conservation 16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2018e00481
Krainyk, A., R. S. Finger, B. M. Ballard, M. T. Merendino, D. B. Wester, and R. H. Terry. 2018. Habitat selection by mottled duck Anas fulvigula broods. Wildfowl 68: 104–122.
Eversole, C. B., S. E. Henke, B. L. Turner, S. N. Glasscock, R. L. Powell, D. B. Wester, and B. M. Ballard. 2019. A theoretical population and harvest model for American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). Herpetological Monographs 32: 22–33.
Krainyk, A., B. M. Ballard, M. G. Brasher, B. C. Wilson, M. W. Parr, and C. K. Edwards. 2019. Decision Support Tool: Mottled Duck Habitat Management and Conservation in the Western Gulf Coast. Journal of Environmental Management 230: 43–52. <PDF>
Koczur, L. M., B. M. Ballard, M. C. Green, D. G. Hewitt, and S. E. Henke. 2018. Breeding ecology and habitat use of North America’s rarest Ardeidae: the Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens. Avian Conservation and Ecology 13:10. https://doi.org/10.5751/ACE-01258-130210
Lange, C. J., B. M. Ballard, D. P. Collins. 2018. Impacts of wind turbines on redheads in the Laguna Madre. Journal of Wildlife Management 82: 531–537. <PDF>
Ballard, D. C., M. J. Garrick, B. M. Ballard, and A. M. Fedynich. 2018. Gizzard helminths in female northern pintails (Anas acuta) wintering along the Texas coast. Journal of Parasitology 104: 289–291. <PDF>
Eversole, C. B., S. E. Henke, D. B. Wester, B. M. Ballard, R. L. Powell, and S. Glasscock. 2018. Spatial ecology and habitat utilization of American alligators in an urban-influenced ecosystem. Journal of Urban Ecology 2018: 1–9. <PDF>
Koczur, L. M, G. M. Kent, B. M. Ballard, K. D. Meyer, and M. C. Green. 2018. Space use and movements of adult reddish egrets (Egretta rufescens) during winter. Waterbirds 41: 1–15. <PDF>
Lamb, J. S., D. J. Newstead, L. M. Koczur, B. M. Ballard, M. C. Green, and P. G. R. Jodice. 2018. A bridge between oceans: overland migration of marine birds in a wind energy corridor. Journal of Avian Biology 49: <PDF>
Koczur, L. M., D. Williford, R. W. DeYoung, and B. M. Ballard. 2017. Bringing Back the Dead: Genetic Data from Avian Carcasses. Wildlife Society Bulletin 41: 796–803. <PDF>
Eversole, C. B., S. E. Henke, D. B. Wester, B. M. Ballard, and R. L. Powell. 2017. Testing variation in the relationship between cranial morphology and total body length in the American alligator. Herpetological Review 48: 288-292. <PDF>
Koczur, L. M., B. M. Ballard, M. C. Green. 2017. Survival of reddish egrets marked with satellite transmitters. Endangered Species Research 34: 103-107. <PDF>
Contreras, S., B. M. Ballard, D. B. Wester, W. P. Kuvlesky, Jr., L. A. Brennan, M. L. Morrison, and K. Boydston. 2017. High passage rates and different seasonal migration strategies of birds along the lower Texas coast. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 9: 183–199. <PDF>
Brennan, L. A., D. L. Williford, B. M. Ballard, W. P. Kuvlesky, Jr., E. D. Grahmann, and S. J. DeMaso. 2017. The Upland and Webless Migratory Game Birds of Texas. Texas A&M University Press, College Station, TX.
Bates, E. M., L. M. Koczur, A. Krainyk, B. M. Ballard, and A. C. Kasner. 2016. Spatial and temporal dynamics of reddish egret foraging habitat availability in the Laguna Madre, Texas. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 8: 251–258. <PDF>
Huck, N. R., B. M. Ballard, A. M. Fedynich, K. J. Kraai, and M. E. Castro. 2016. Shot ingestion by wintering female northern pintails. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 52: 118–121. <PDF>
Geary, B., M. C. Green, and B. M. Ballard. 2015. Movements and survival of juvenile reddish egrets Egretta rufescens on the Gulf of Mexico coast. Endangered Species Research 28: 123–133. <PDF>
Bates, E. M., L. M. Koczur, and B. M. Ballard. 2015. Post fledging survival and dispersal of juvenile reddish egrets (Egretta rufescens). Waterbirds 38: 401–406. <PDF>
Eversole, C.B., S. E. Henke, D. B. Wester, B. M. Ballard, and R. L. Powell. 2015. Time of night as a technique for conducting American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) surveys. Herpetological Review 46: 520–523. <PDF>
Koczur, L. M., G. M. Kent, B. Geary, B. M. Ballard, K. D. Meyer, and M. C. Green. 2015. Measurements of adult and hatch-year reddish egrets (Egretta rufescens). Waterbirds 38: 308–311. <PDF>
Eversole, C. B., S. E. Henke, D. B. Wester, B. M. Ballard, and R. L. Powell. 2015. Responses of American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) to environmental conditions: implications for population and ecosystem monitoring. Herpetologica 71: 37–45. <PDF>
Koczur, L. M., A. E. Munters, S. A. Heath, B. M. Ballard, M. C. Green, S. J. Dinsmore, and F. Hernández. 2014. Reproductive success of the American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliates) in Texas. Waterbirds 37: 371–380. <PDF>
Eversole, C. B., S. E. Henke, B. M. Ballard, and R. L. Powell. 2014. Duration of marking tags on American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). Herpetological Review 45: 223–226. <PDF>
Turner, J. W., F. Hernandez, C. W. Boal, B. M. Ballard, F. C. Bryant, and D. B. Wester. 2014. Raptor abundance and northern bobwhite survival and habitat use. Wildlife Society Bulletin 38: 689–696. <PDF>
Mitchell, M. K., B. M. Ballard, J. M. Visser, M. G. Brasher, and E. J. Redeker. 2014. Delineation of coastal marsh types along the central Texas coast. Wetlands 34: 653-660. <PDF>
Bates, L. M. and B. M. Ballard. 2014. Factors influencing behavior and success of foraging reddish egrets (Egretta rufescens). Waterbirds 37: 191–202. <PDF>
Kuvlesky, W. P., Jr., L. A. Brennan, B. M. Ballard, T. A. Campbell, D. G. Hewitt, C. A. Deyoung, S. E. Henke, F. Hernandez, and F. C. Bryant. 2013. Managing Populations. Pages 299-322 in P. Krausman and J. Cain, editors, Wildlife Management and Conservation: Contemporary Principles and Practices. John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland
Scott, J. L., F. Hernandez, L. A. Brennan, B. M. Ballard, M. Janis, and N. D. Forrester. 2013. Population demographics of translocated northern bobwhites on fragmented habitat. Wildlife Society Bulletin 37: 168–176. <PDF>
Fitzsimmons, O.N., B. M. Ballard, M. T. Merendino, G. A. Baldassarre, and K. M. Hartke. 2012. Implications of coastal wetland management to nonbreeding waterbirds in Texas. Wetlands 32: 1057–1066. <PDF>
Rollo, S. N., P. J. Ferro, M. J. Peterson, M. P. Ward, B. M. Ballard, and B. Lupiani. 2012. Non-migratory mottled ducks (Anas fulvigula), sentinels for avian influenza surveillance? Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 43: 168–170. <PDF>
James, J. D., J. E. Thompson, and B. M. Ballard. 2012. Evidence of double brooding in black-bellied whistling-ducks. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 124: 183-185. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M., J. D. James, R. L. Bingham, M. J. Petrie, B. C. Wilson. 2010. Coastal pond use by redheads wintering in the Laguna Madre, Texas. Wetlands 30: 669–674. <PDF>
Bingham, R. L., L. A. Brennan, and B. M. Ballard. 2010. Discrepancies between Euclidean distance and compositional analysis of resource selection data with known parameters. Journal of Wildlife Management 74: 582–587. <PDF>
Bates, L. M., R. W. DeYoung, and B. M. Ballard. 2009. Genetic diversity and population structure of reddish egrets along the Texas coast. Waterbirds 32: 430–436. <PDF>
J. T. McCloskey, J. E. Thompson, A. D. Tjelmeland, and B. M. Ballard. 2009. Body composition and gut morphology of migrating and wintering Wilson’s snipe. Waterbirds 32: 96–105. <PDF>
J. T. McCloskey, J. E. Thompson, and B. M. Ballard. 2009. Diet composition of wintering Wilson’s snipe. Wilson Journal of Ornithology 121: 434–439. <PDF>
Brennan, L. A., R. M. Perez, S. J. DeMaso, B. M. Ballard, and W. P. Kuvlesky. 2008. Potential impacts of wind farm energy development on upland game birds: questions and concerns. Proceedings of the Fourth International Partners in Flight Conference. <PDF>
Brennan, L. A., B. M. Ballard, and W. P. Kuvlesky, Jr. 2008. Wind energy development, prescribed fire, and migratory land birds in the southeastern United States: breeding, stopover, and wintering habitat relationships. Proceedings of the Fourth International Partners in Flight Conference, pages 184–193. <PDF>
Bates, L. M., A. M. Fedynich, B. M. Ballard, and M. C. Green 2008. Survey of blood parasites in hatch-year reddish egrets along the lower Texas Coast. Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society 41: 4–6. <PDF>
Fedynich, A. M., B. M. Ballard, T. J. McBride, J. A. Estrella, J. M. Garvon, and M. J. Hooper. 2007. Arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, and selenium in migrating blue-winged teal (Anas discors, L.). Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 53: 662–666. <PDF>
Bingham, R. L., L. A. Brennan, and B. M. Ballard. 2007. Misclassified resource selection: compositional analysis and unused habitat. Journal of Wildlife Management 71: 1369–1374. <PDF>
Kuvlesky, W.P., Jr., L. A. Brennan, M. L. Morrison, K. K. Boydston, B. M. Ballard, and F. C. Bryant. 2007. Wind energy development and wildlife conservation: challenges and opportunities. Journal of Wildlife Management 71: 2487–2498. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M. 2007. Linking waterfowl ecology and management: a Texas coast perspective. Pages 95-108 in T. E. Fulbright and D. G. Hewitt, editors. Frontiers in Wildlife Science: Linking Ecological Theory and Management Applications. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida.
Kuvlesky, W. P., Jr., L. A. Brennan, B. M. Ballard, and T. M. Langschied. 2007. Avian ecology at the landscape scale in south Texas: applying metapopulation theory to grassland bird conservation. Pages 21-42 in T. E. Fulbright and D. G. Hewitt, editors, Frontiers in Wildlife Science: Linking Ecological Theory and Management Applications. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida.
Ballard, B. M., J. E. Thompson, and M. J. Petrie. 2006. Carcass composition and digestive tract dynamics of northern pintails wintering along the lower Texas coast. Journal of Wildlife Management 70: 1316–1324. <PDF>
Fedynich, A. M., R. S. Finger, B. M. Ballard, J. M. Garvon, and M. J. Mayfield. 2005. Helminths of Ross’ and greater white-fronted geese wintering in south Texas, USA. Comparative Parasitology 72: 33–38. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M., J. E. Thompson, M. J. Petrie, M. Checkett, and D. H. Hewitt. 2004. Diet and nutrition of northern pintails wintering along the southern coast of Texas. Journal of Wildlife Management 68: 371–382. <PDF>
Kloss, C. L., A. M. Fedynich, and B. M. Ballard. 2003. Survey of blood parasites in Ross’ and white-fronted geese in southern Texas. Southwestern Naturalist 48: 286–289. <PDF>
Glenn, T. C., J. E. Thompson, B. M. Ballard, J. A. Roberson, and J. O. French. 2002. Mitochondrial DNA variation among wintering mid-continent Gulf Coast sandhill cranes. Journal of Wildlife Management 62: 339–348. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M. 2001. Parasitism of a Laughing gull nest by black-bellied whistling ducks. Wilson Bulletin 113: 339–340. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M., M. T. Merendino, R. H. Terry, and T. C. Tacha. 2001. Estimating abundance of breeding mottled ducks in Texas. Wildlife Society Bulletin 29: 1186–1192. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M. and J. E. Thompson. 2000. Winter diets of sandhill cranes from central and coastal Texas. Wilson Bulletin 112: 263–268. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M., J. E. Thompson, M. T. Merendino, J. D. Ray, J. A. Roberson, and T. C. Tacha. 1999. Demographics of the Gulf Coast subpopulation of mid-continent sandhill cranes. Proceedings of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 53: 449–463. <PDF>
Igl, L. D. and B. M. Ballard. 1999. Habitat association of migrating and overwintering grassland birds in southern Texas. Condor 101: 771–782. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M. and T. C. Tacha. 1995. Habitat use by geese wintering in southern Texas. Southwestern Naturalist 40: 68–75. <PDF>
Ballard, B. M., and T. C. Tacha. 1994. Avian response during winter to sorghum management in southern Texas. Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources 7: 55–69. <PDF>
