Dr. Joanna Burger's Publications

 

POPULAR ARTICLES

 

Animal Behavior: An article for Merit Student Encyclopedia.

 

Herring Gulls Invade New Jersey.  New Jersey Outdoors.  March - April 1978.  4 pgs.

 

Pampas, Gulls and Gauchos.  Explorers Journal, 56:136-139.  1978.  4 pgs.

 

Salt Marshes - Havens for Waterbirds.  New Jersey Outdoors.  July-August 1979.  4 pgs.

 

Cattle Egrets: White Robin of the future.  New Jersey Outdoors.  8:10-12.  1981.

 

Diamondback Terrapins: Behavior and reproductive success.  New Jersey Outdoors.  1984.  3pgs.

 

Least Terns in New Jersey.  New Jersey Outdoors.  1984.  3 pgs.

 

Our endangered beach nesting birds.  New Jersey Outdoors.  May/June 1986.  pp 14-16.  (with D. Jenkins).

 

Birds of a Feather Scrounge Together.  Natural History,  May-June 1990.

 

Terns for the Better.  Natural History, May-June 1992: 44-49.

 

Population Trends in Three Endangered Beach Nesting Birds.  N.J. Audubon, (Summer, 1992).


Field Ecology in Coastal New Jersey.  In Science for High Schools, 1992.

 

Shorebirds squeeze.  Nature History.  May 1993.

 

Laughing Gull.  In Natural History of Coastal Species, 1995.

 

Lessons from the Butterfly Garden (M. Gochfeld and J. Burger). NABA Winter 1996.

 

The Tragedy of the Commons 30 Years Later. (J. Burger and  M. Gochfeld).

Environment Vol 41 Number 2 December 1998.

 

The Professor and the Parrots: Loyalty is the first thing you learn. (J. Burger) Best Friends

Magazine May/June 2002.

 

In Memoriam: David B. Peakall, 1931-2001. (J. Burger) The Auk 119 (3): 812-814, 2002.

 

Tiko the Caregiver: A parrot's special bond. (J. Burger) Best Friends Magazine Jan/Feb 2004.

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS

 

 

Burger, J., B. Olla and H. Winn (eds.).  1980.  Behavior of Marine Animals: Perspectives in research. Vol. 4: Marine Birds.  512 pp.  Plenum Press, New York.

Burger, J. & B. Olla (eds.).  1984.  Behavior of Marine Animals.  Vol. 5: Shorebirds: Breeding Behavior and Populations.  437 pp.  Plenum Press, New York.

Burger, J. & B. Olla (eds.).  1984.  Behavior of Marine Animals.  Vol 6: Shorebirds: Migration and Foraging Behavior.  329 pp.  Plenus Press, New York.

Burger, J. 1984.  Pattern, mechanism, and adaptive significance of territoriality in Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus).  American Ornithologists Union Monograph No. 34 (refereed, 92 pp).

Burger, J. (ed.). 1988.  Seabirds and other Marine Vertebrates: Competition, Predation, and other Interactions.  339 pp. Columbia University Press, New York. 

Burger J. and M. Gochfeld. 1990.  The Black Skimmer: Social Dynamics of a Colonial Species. Columbia University Press, New York.  355 pp.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991. The Common Tern: Its Breeding Biology and Behavior. Columbia University Press, New York.  401 pp.

Nettleship, D.N., J. Burger and M. Gochfeld (eds.).  1994.  Threats to Seabirds on Islands. International Council for Bird Preservation. Cambridge, England.

Burger, J. (editor).  1994.  Before and After an Oil Spill: The Arthur Kill.  Rutgers University Press, New Brunswick, New Jersey.   

Burger, J. 1996.  A Naturalist Along the Jersey Shore.  Rutgers University Press, New Brunswick, New Jersey 305pp.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1997.  Butterflies of New Jersey.  Rutgers University Press. 327pp.

Burger, J. 1997.  Oil Spills.  Rutgers University Press. 261pp.

Burger, J.  1999.  Interactions of Animals in the Urban/Suburban Sprawl. Kendall Hunt Publ. Co. 679 pg.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2000. 25 Nature Spectacles in New Jersey. Rutgers University Press.

Burger, J. R. Norgaard, E. Ostrom, D. Policansky, and B.D. Goldstein. 2001. Protecting The Commons A Framework for Resource Management in the Americas. Island Press. Washington DC, 328 pg.

Schreiber, B.A. and J. Burger (Eds). 2001. The Biology of Seabirds. CAC Press, Fl.

Burger, J. 2001. The Parrot that owns me. Villard. New York, New York.

Burger, J. 2002. Der Papagei dem ich gehorte. Piper, Munchen, Germany,

Myamoto, J., and J. Burger 2003. Endocrine Active Substances in the Environment. SCOPE/IUPAC.

Burger, J.  2006. Whispers in the Pines:  A Naturalist in the Northeast.  Rutgers University Press.

Burger, J. 2006.   A Visual Guide to Birds. Firefly – United States–also published separately  in England (Readers Digest), Australia (Mac Millan)

Dey, A., J. Burger, and L. Niles 2008. Predicting Occurrence of Area-sensitive Forest Birds. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, Saarbrücken, Germany

Burger, J. (editor) 2011. Stakeholders and Scientists: Achieving Implementable Solutions to Energy and Environmental Issues. Springer, New York, New York.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

 

Burger, J. 1977.  The pattern and mechanism of nesting in mixed species heronries.  Wading Birds.  Research Rep. #7.  Nat. Audubon Society, pp. 45-58, New York.

Burger, J. 1977.  On the nature of interspecific aggression in some bird groups.  Marine Sciences Res. Tech. Report #20.  University of St. Johns, Newfoundland, pp. 1-46.

Burger, J. 1980.  The transition from dependence to independence and post-fledging parental care in marine birds.  In: Behavior of Marine Organisms: Perspectives in research, Vol. 4: Marine Birds.  pp. 367-447.  (Burger, J., Olla, B., and Winn, H. (eds.).  Plenum Press, New York.

Burger, J. 1982.  Herring Gulls. In: Handbook of Census Methods for Terrestrial Vertebrates.  (D.E. Davis, ed.).  pp. 76-79.  CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida.

Burger, J. 1984.  Shorebirds as Marine Animals.  In: Behavior of Marine Animals.  Vol. 5  Shorebirds: Breeding Behavior and Populations.  (J. Burger and B. Olla, eds.).  Plenum press, New York.  pp. 17-81.

Burger, J. 1984.  Environmental influences on the abundance and distribution of migrating shorebirds. In: Behavior of Marine Animals, Vol 6: Shorebirds: Migration and Foraging Behavior (J. Burger and B. Olla, eds.).  Plenum Press, New York.  pp. 1-72.

Gochfeld, M., J. Burger & J. Jehl, Jr.  1984.  The classification of the shorebirds of the world. 

In: Behavior of Marine Animals.  Vol. 5: Shorebirds: Breeding behavior and Populations (J. Burger and B. Olla, eds.), Plenum Press, New York.  pp. 1-15.

Burger, J.  1985.  Habitat selection in temperate marshes.  In: Nest Site Selection in Birds.  (M. Cody, ed.), Academic Press, New York, pp. 253-281.

Burger, J. 1986.  The role of perception in nest site selection in seabirds.  In Reproduction: A

Behavioral and Neuroendocrine Perspective (Ed. B.R. Komisaruk, H.I. Siegeb, M.F. Cheng, H.H. Feder), N.Y. Academy of Science (Refereed.), New York, pp. 170-186.

Burger, J. 1988.  Interactions of marine birds with other marine vertebrates in marine environments.  In: Seabirds and other Marine Vertebrates. J. Burger (ed.).  Columbia University Press.  New York. pp. 3-28.

Safina, C. and J. Burger.  1988.  Ecological dynamics among prey fish, Bluefish and Common Terns in an Atlantic Coastal System.  In: Seabirds and other Marine Vetebrates. J. Burger (ed.).  Columbia University Press.  New York, pp. 93-173.

Gochfeld, M., N. Fiedler and J. Burger.  1991.  Neurobehavioral toxicology, 13th edition.  In: Public Health and Preventive Medicine.  J. Last (ed.).  Appleton Century Crosts.  pp. 325-332.

Burger, J.  1993.  Metals in avian feathers: Bioindicators of environmental pollution.  Rev. Environ. Toxicol. (E. Hodgson, ed.) 5:197-306.

Burger, J. 1994.  Bioremediation an the Arthur Kill.  In: Before and After an Oil Spill: the Arthur Kill.  (J. Burger, ed.).  Rutgers Univ. Press, pp. 99-114.

Burger, J.  1994. Immediate effects of oil spills on organisms in the Arthur Kill.  In: Before and After an Oil Spill: the Arthur Kill.  (J. Burger, Ed). Rutgers Univ. Press, pp. 115-129.

Burger, J. 1994.  Effects of oil on vegetation.  In: Before and After an Oil Spill: the Arthur Kill.  (J. Burger, eds.).  Rutgers Univ. Press, pp. 120-142.

Burger, J, J. N. Bryzorad, and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Fiddler Crabs (Uca spp) as bioindicators for oil spills.  In: Before and After an Oil Spill:  the Arthur Kill.  (J. Burger, ed.). Rutgers Univ. Press, pp. 160-177.

Brzorad, J. and J. Burger. 1994.  Fish and shrimp populations in the Arthur Kill.  In: Before and After an Oil Spill: The Arthur Kill.  (J. Burger ed). Rutgers Univ. Press, pp. 178-200.

Burger, J. 1994.  The Arthur Kill, people and oil spills.  In: Before and After an Oil Spill: the Arthur Kill.  (J. Burger, ed.)  Rutgers Univ. Press, pp. 253-264.

Gochfeld, M, and J. Burger. 1994.  Ecological risk, risk perception, and harm: lessons from the Arthur Kill.  In: Before and After an Oil Spill: the Arthur Kill. (J. Burger, ed.)  Rutgers Univ. Press, pp. 265-282.

Burger, J.  1994.  From the past to the future: conclusions from the Arthur Kill.  In: Before and After an Oil Spill: the Arthur Kill.  (J. Burger, ed.)  Rutgers Univ. Press, pp. 283-289.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1994.  Black Skimmers.  In:  Birds of North America.  No. 108:1-28.  (A. Poole and F. Gill, Eds.). Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Franklin Gull.  In:  Birds of North America.  No. 116:1-28  (A. Poole and F. Gill, Eds.).  Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1994. Predation and effects of human on island-nesting seabirds.  In Seabirds on Islands:  threats, case studies and action plans.  ICBP.  Cambridge, England.

Gochfeld, M., Burger, J., A. Haynes - Sutton, R. Van-Halewyn, and J. Saliva. 1994. Successful approaches to seabirds on Islands: threats, case studies and action plan.  ICBP.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1994.  Environmental and ecological risk assessment.  Choice 31:731-742.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1994.  An avian model for investigating critical periods for lead exposure on neurobehavioral development.  In:  Hazardous waste sites and Public Health (J.S. Andrews, et al., ed.).  Princeton Scientific Publ. Pg. 598-605.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1994.  Criteria and alternatives for medical surveillance of communities exposed to hazardous waste.  In: Hazardous Waste and Public Health (J.S. Andrews, et al. Eds.).  Princeton Scientific Publ., pp. 84-89.

Burger, J., and M. Gochfeld.  1995.  Global Environmental Issues in Medicine.  In: Environmental Medicine.  (S. Brooks, M. Gochfeld, R. Jackson, J. Hertzstein and M. Schenker, eds.) C.V. Mosby, St. Louis.  Pg. 669-691.

Burger, J. 1995. Ionizing radiation.  In: Environmental Medicine. (S. Brooks, M. Gochfeld, R. Jackson, J. Hertzstein and M. Schenker, eds.) C.V. Mosby, St. Louis. Pg. 524-533.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1995. Nonionizing radiation.  In:  Environmental Medicine. (S. Brooks, M. Gochfeld, R. Jackson, J. Hertzstein and M. Schenker, eds.) C.V. Mosby, St. Louis. Pg. 542-553.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger. 1995.  Assessment and remediation of hazardous waste sites.  In:  Environmental Medicine (S. Brooks, M. Gochfeld, R. Jackson, J. Hertzstein and M. Scheneker, eds).  Mosby:  St. Louis. Pg. 647-657.

Fieldler, N., J. Burger and M. Gochfeld.  1995.  Neurobehavioral toxicology.  In:  Environmental Medicine (S. Brooks, M. Gochfeld, R. Jackson, J. Hertzstein and M. Scheneker, eds).Mosby:  St. Louis. Pg. 189-200.

Burger, J. 1995.  Beach Recreation and nesting birds.  In:  Wildlife and Recreationists:  Coexistence through management and research.  Island Press, Washington, DC. pp. 281-296.

Burger, J. and D. Peakall. 1995. Methods for the assessment of the effects of chemicals on aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.  Birds and mammals.  In:  Methods for the Assessment of the effects of chemicals on ecosystems. (R. Lindhurst, ed).  John Wiley & Sons.  London.  pg. 291-306.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1996. Ecological and human health risk assessment: a comparison.  Pp 127-148. In: Interconnections between human and ecosystem health (R. T. DiGuilio and E. Monosson, eds). Chapman & Hall, London.

Burger, J. 1996. Laughing Gull.  In: Birds of North America. (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds). No 225: 1-28.

Burger, J., T. Shukla, T. Benson and M. Gochfeld.  1997.  Lead levels in exposed Herring Gulls: differences in the field and laboratory. Hazardous Waste: Impacts on human and ecological health (B.L. Johnson et al. ed).  Princeton Scientific.  Princeton, NJ, p. 115-123.

Burger, J. 1997. Bird Populations in Barnegat Bay.  Pp 351-360 In: The Barnegat Bay Ecosystem Workshop. (G.E. Flimlin and M.J. Kennish, eds). Rutgers Extension, Tom=s River.

Burger, J., J. Sanchez , and M. J. McMahon. 1997. Attitudes of Recreational Fisherman and Public Officials in Barnegate Bay Watershed pp 267-272 In: The Barnegat Bay Ecosystem Workshop. (G.E. Flimlin and M.J. Kennish, eds). Rutgers Extension, Tom=s River.

Thompson, B. C. , J. A. Jackson, J. Burger, L. A. Hill, E. M. Kirsch, and J. L. Atwood. 1997.  Least Tern. In: Birds of North America (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds). No 290: 1-2.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger. 1998. Environmental and Ecological Risk Assessment.  pp 435-441 In: Maxcy, Rosenau-Last: Public Health and Preventive Medicine ( R.B. Wallace and Last, Eds.). Apppleton and Large, Norwalk, Conn.Fiedler, N, J. Burger and M. Gochfeld. 1998.  Neurobehavioral Toxicology pp 427-434 IN Maxcy, Rosenau-Last: Public Health and Preventive Medicine ( R.B. Wallace and Last, Eds.). Apppleton and Large, Norwalk, Conn.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1998.  Roseate Tern.  In:  Birds of North America.  No. 370. 1998..  (A. Poole and F. Gill, Eds.). Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences.

Burger, J. Nesting in Birds.  1998. pp 37-46 in Encyclopedia of Reproduction, Vol. 3.  Academic Press, N.Y.      

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger. 1998. Environmental and ecological risk.  Pp. 437-443 in Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health and Preventive Medicine.  (R. B. Wallace and J. M. Lask, eds). Appleton and Lange, Norwalk, Conn.

Burger, J. 1999. Nesting, Birds.  357-366. In: Encyclopedia of Reproduction V 3. Academic Press.  (15 pages)

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1999. Protecting ecological and environmental workers at hazardous waste sites.  pages 625-638. In: Protecting personnel at hazardous waste sites (Ed. by W. E. Martin and M. Gochfeld). Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, MA.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2000. Protecting ecological and environmental workers at hazardous waste sites. In: Protecting personnel at hazardours wastesites (Ed. W. E. Martin and M. Gochfeld) Butterworth-Heinmann: Boston. Pp 625-639.

Boesch, D. F., J. Burger, C. F. D Elia, D. J. Reed, and D. Scavia. 2000. Scientific Synthesis in Esturarine Management. In: Estuarine Science: A Synthetic Approach to Research and Practice (Ed. John E. Hobbie) Island Press, Washington, DC. Pp 510- 527.

Burger, J. 2001. Biomonitoring Cadmium in Ecosystems: Trophic Level Considerations. Environmental Cadmium in the Food Chain: Sources, Pathways, and Risks. Edited by J.K.Syers, and M. Gochfeld.Proceedings of the SCOPE Workshop. Belgian Academy of Sciences. Brussels, Belgium, 13-16 September 2000.

Burger, J. 2001. Intrusions of personal watercraft into coastal commons: conflicts and resolutions.  In Revisiting the Commons: an Americas Perspective (J. Burger, C. Field, E. Ostrom, R. Norgaard and B. Goldstein, eds.).  Island Press, Washington D.C.

Burger, J. 2001. Introduction. In Protecting the Commons: A Framework for Resource Management in the Americas. (J. Burger, E. Ostrom, R. Norgaard and B. Goldstein, eds.).  Island Press, Washington D.C.

Gochfeld, M., Burger, J., B.D. Goldstein. 2001.  The Medical Commons. In Protecting the Commons: A Framework for Resource Management in the Americas. (J. Burger, E. Ostrom, R. Norgaard and B. Goldstein, eds.). Island Press, Washington D.C.

Burger J. and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Laridae, Sternidae and Rynchopidae.  In: Steele J H, Thorpe S A and Turekian KK (eds) Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, vol. 3, pp 1469-1480.  London: Academic Press.

Burger J. 2001. Seabird Conservation.  In: Steele J H, Thorpe S A and Turekian KK (eds) Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, vol. 5, pp 2629-2636. London: Academic Press.

Burger, J. 2001. Seabirds in the Marine Environment.  In: CRC Press Biology of Marine Birds. (Eds. E.A. Schreiber, J. Burger) 1-17.

Burger, J., K.C. Hamer, and E. A. Schrieber. 2001. Breeding, Biology, Life Histories, and Life History-Environment Interactions in Seabirds. In: CRC Press Biology of Marine Birds. (Eds. E.A. Schreiber, J. Burger) 217-262.

Burger, J and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Effects of Chemicals and Pollution on Seabirds. In: CRC Press Biology of Marine Birds. (Eds. E.A. Schreiber, J. Burger) 485-526.

Burger, J. 2002. Ocean Dumping. In: Encyclopedia of Public Health, ed. Lester Breslow (New York and Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA), pp. 856-857.

Burger, J. 2002. Oil Spills. In: Encyclopedia of Public Health, ed. Lester Breslow (New York and Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA), pp. 864-865.

Burger, J. 2002. Tourism and Ecosystems.  In: John Wiley & Sons, London. Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change. 3:597-609.

Burger, J. 2002. Seabirds in the Marine Environment.  In: CRC Press Biology of Marine Birds. (Eds. E.A. Schreiber, J. Burger) 1-17.

Burger, J., K.C. Hamer, and E. A. Schrieber. 2002. Breeding, Biology, Life Histories, and Life History-Environment Interactions in Seabirds. 2002. In: CRC Press Biology of Marine Birds. (Eds. E.A. Schreiber, J. Burger) 217-262.

Burger, J and M. Gochfeld. 2002. Effects of Chemicals and Pollution on Seabirds. In: CRC Press             Biology of Marine Birds. (Eds. E.A. Schreiber, J. Burger) 485-526.

Burger, J., J. Giesy, C. E. Grue, and M. Gochfeld.  2002. Effects of Chemicals on Avian Behavior.  In: Behavioral Ecotoxicology. (Ed. G. Dell=Omo.)

Burger, J. 2002. Bonaparte=s Gull.  In: Birds of North America. (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds). No 634:1-24.

Myamoto, J., and J. Burger. 2003. Endocrine Active Substances in the Environment. SCOPE/IUPAC.

Burger, J., K. Parsons and M. Gochfeld. 2004. Avian populations and environmental degradation in an urban river:  The Kills of New York and New Jersey.  In: J. Jackson (ed.).  Bird Conservation.  University of Wisconsin Press.

Snodgrass, J. W., D. Batzer, and J. Burger. Management of Wetland Fish Populations: Population Control and Maintenance.  In R. B. Rader and D. Batzer (eds.), Biomonitoring and Management of North American Wetlands.  Wiley & Sons, New York.

Burger, J. 2003. Workshop 5.1 Making decisions in the 21st century: Scientific data, weight of evidence, and the Precautionary Principle. In Official Journal of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Implications of Endocrine Active Substances for Humans and Wildlife - a SCOPE/IUPAC Project. 75:(11-12) 2505-2513. (ed. J. Miyamoto and J. Burger)

Burger, J. 2003. Workshop 5.5 Differing perspectives on the use of Scientific Evidence and the Precautionary Principle. In Official Journal of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Implications of Endocrine Active Substances for Humans and Wildlife - a SCOPE/IUPAC Project. 75:(11-12) 2543-2545. (ed. J. Miyamoto and J. Burger)

Burger, J. 2004.  Caregiving (Incubation).  In: Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior Greenwood Press, Connecticut Vol 1: A-C 191-196.

Burger, J.  2004.  Human (Anthropogenic)  Effects Pollution and Behavior. In Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior Greenwood Press,  Connecticut Vol 2: D-P 682-686.

Burger, J. 2006  Neurotoxicology and Behavioral Effects in Reptiles.  In Toxicology of Reptiles, Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, P 173-198.

Volz, C., Powers, C., Burger, J., Kosson, D., Gochfeld, M., Friedlander, B., Barnes, D., Bliss, L., Jewett, S., Johnson, M., Stabin, M., Unsworth, M., Vyas, V., and Horsch, J. (2006). The CRESP Amchitka expedition: a model for multi- and interdisciplinary research into radionuclide contamination of the marine environment. F. Linkov and R. LaPorte (eds.), Scientific networking and the global health supercourse. In: NATO Security through Science Series D: Information and Communication Security Vol. 5. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press.

Burger, J., Tsipoura, N., Gochfeld, M., and Greenberg, M.R. (2007). Ecological considerations for evaluating current risk and designing long-term stewardship on department of energy lands. In: Research in Social Problems and Public Policy, volume 13, Long-Term Management of Contaminated Sites. T.M. Leschine (ed.). JAI Press.

Wolfe M.F., Atkeson T., Bowerman W., Burger J., Evers D.C., Murray M.W., and Zillioux E. 2007. Wildlife indicators. In: Ecosystem Responses to Mercury Contamination: Indicators of Change. Harris R., Krabbenhoft D.P., Mason R.F., Murray M.W., Reash R.J., Saltman T. (eds). Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Pensacola, Florida.

Fiedler, N., Burger, J., and Gochfeld, M. (2008). Neurobehavioral Toxicity. In: Public Health Preventive Medicine, chapter 20, 15th edition. pp 523-544. R.B. Wallace (ed.). The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Gochfeld, M. and Burger, J. (2008). Environmental and Ecological Risk Assessment. In: Public Health & Preventive Medicine, chapter 21, 15th edition. pp 545-562. R.B. Wallace (ed.). The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Burger, J. and Gochfeld, M. (2008).  Metals: Ocean Ecosystems and Human Health.  In:  Oceans and Human Health Risks and Remedies from the Seas.  pp. 145-159.

Burger, J., and Gochfeld, M. (2009). Black Skimmer. In: Birds of North America. (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds).

Burger, Joanna. (2009). Differences in understanding of the risks and benefits of fish consumption in three coastal estuaries in New York and New Jersey. In: Fish Consumption and Health, chapter 3. pp. 61-76. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York, New York.

Burger, Joanna (2009).  Protecting human health and the environment around nuclear facilities: Native American, stakeholders, and environmental justice. In: Nuclear Fuels: Manufacturing Processes, Forms, and Safety, chapter 5.. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York, New York.

Burger, Joanna. (2010).   Oil Spills. In: Encyclopedia of World Environmental History, 2nd edition.  B. McNeill (ed.) Berkshire Publishing Group, Barrington, Massachusetts.

Burger, Joanna. (2010). Herring Gulls. In: Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior.  Vol. 2 pp 70-76.

Burger, Joanna. (2011). Biological Assessment for Radionuclide Levels in Biota and Ecosystems. In: Radioactivity Assessment. . Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York, New York.

Burger, Joanna. (2011). The Northern Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus) in New Jersey:  Its Life History, Behavior and Conservation. In: Reptiles: Biology, Behavior, and Conservation. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York, New York.

Burger, Joanna (2011). Ecology and Environmental Health. In: The Praeger Handbook of Environmental Health. Praeger, New York, New York.

Burger, Joanna (2011). Biological Indicators. In: Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability. Berkshire Publishing Group, Barrington, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

REFEREED PAPERS

 

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Burger, J. 1966.  A behavior experiment with Dragonfly Nymphs.  Science Ed. 5-:175-183.

Burger, J. 1972.  The use of a fish-eye lens to study nest placement in Franklin’s Gulls.  Ecology

53:362-364.

Burger, J. 1972.  Dispersal and post-fledgling survival of Franklin’s Gull and the American Coot.

Wilson Bull. 85:449-451.

Burger, J. 1973.  Egg size and shell thickness in the Franklin’s Gull.  Auk 90:423-426.

Burger, J. 1974.  Breeding adaptations of the Franklin’s Gull (Larus pipixcan) to a marsh habitat.  Animal Behavior 22:521-567.

Burger, J.  1974.  Determinants of nest and colony site selection in the Silver and Rolland’s         Grebe. Condor 76:301-306.

Burger, J. 1974. A study of two populations of Anabaena planctonica Brunnth from Minnesota.  Phycologia 13:125-130.

Burger, J.  1974.  Breeding biology and ecology of the Brown-hooded Gull (Larus maculipennis) in Argentina.  Auk 91:601-613.

Burger, J. and C.G. Beer.  1975.  Territoriality in Laughing Gull.  Behaviour  55:301-320.

Burger, J. and M.A. Howe, 1975.  Observations on winter feeding behaviour and molt in Wilson’ss Phalaropes, Steganopus tricolor.  Auk  92:442-451.                   

Burger J. and W. Montevecchi.  1975.  Nest site selection in the terrapin Malaclemys terrapin.  Copeia  1975:113-119.

Montevecchi, W. and J. Burger.  1975.  Aspects of the reproductive biology of the Northern Diamondback Terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin.  Amer. Midland Mat.  94:166-178.

Burger, J. 1976.  Behavior of hatching Diamondback Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in the field.  Copeia  1976:743-748.

Burger, J. 1976.  Temperature relationships in nests of Diamondback Terrapin, Malaclemys  Terrapin.  Herpetologica  32:412-418.

Burger, J. 1976.  Daily and seasonal activity patterns in breeding Laughing Gulls, Larus atricilla.  Auk 93:308-323.

Burger, J. 1976.  Nest-site selection in the Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus.  Bird Study.23:27-32.

Burger, J. 1976.  Competition between Horneros and House Sparrows in Argentina.  Wilson Bull. 88:357-358.

Burger, J. 1976. Breeding Biology and Behavior of the Oldsquaw (Clangula hyemalis L.). Bird Banding, 47(1), 91-92.

McColl, J.G. and J. Burger, 1976.  Chemical input by a colony of Franklin’s Gulls nesting in Cattails.  Amer. Midland Nat. 96: 270-280.

Burger, J., 1977.  Determinants of hatching success in Diamondback Terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin.  Amer. Midland Nat. 94:446-464.

Burger, J., M.A. Howe, D.C. Hahn and J. Chase. 1977.  Spatial and temporal patterns of foraging in migrating shorebirds in a tidal regime.  Auk. 94:743-758.

Burger, J., D. Gladstone, L.M. Miller and D.C. Hahn.  1977.  Intra and inter-specific interactions at a mixed species roost of Ciconiiformes in San Blas, Mexico.  Biology of Behavior 2:309-327.

Ricklefs, R.E. and J. Burger.  1977.  Composition of eggs of the Diamondback Terrapin.  Amer. Midland Nat. 94:232-235.

Burger, J. and L.M. Miller.  1977.  Factors determining colony and nest site selection in White-faced and Glossy Ibis (Plegadis).  Auk  94:664-678.

Burger, J., Howe, M.A., Hahn, C., Chase, J. 1977. Effects of Tide Cycles on Habitat Selection and Habitat Partitioning by Migrating Shorebirds.  Auk, 94, 743-758.

Burger, J. 1977.  The role of visibility in the nesting behavior of 5 species of Larus Gulls.

J. Comp. Physiol. Psychol.  91:1347-1358.

Burger, J. 1977.  Nesting behavior of Herring Gulls: Invasion into Spartina salt marsh areas of New Jersey.  Condor  79:162-169.

Burger, J. and Hahn, D.C. 1977. Crow predation on Black-crowned Night Heron eggs. The Wilson Bulletin, 89(2), 350-351.

Miller, L.M. and J. Burger.  1978.  Factors affecting nesting success of the Glossy Ibis.  Auk 95:353-361.

Burger, J. 1978.  Nest-building behavior in Laughing Gulls.  Animal Behavior  26:856-861.

Burger, J. 1978.  Competition between Cattle Egrets and native North America Ardeids. 

Condor  80:15-23.

Burger, J. and F. Lesser.  1978.  Colony and nest site selection in Common Terns.  Ibis

120:443-449.

Burger, J., L.M. Miller and D.C. Hahn.  1978.  Sex role differences in breeding behavior of Anhingas.  Wilson Bull. 90:359-75.

Burger, J. and J. Shisler.  1978.  Nest site selection in Willets.  Wilson Bull. 90:559-607.

Burger, J. and J. Shisler.  1979.  The effects of ditching a salt marsh on colony and nest site selection by Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus).  Amer. Midland Nat. 100:54-63.

St. Clair, S. and J. Burger.  1979.  Behavioral Determinants of nestling success of Snowy Egrets.  Amer. Midland Nat. 101:78-85.

Burger, J. and F. Lesser.  1979.  Breeding behavior and success in salt marsh Common Tern. 

Sterna hirundo colonies.  Bird Banding 50:322-337.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1979.  Kleptoparasitism of Ring-billed Gulls on Starlings.  Auk96:806-808.

Burger, J. 1979.  Colony Size: a test for breeding synchrony in Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus).  Auk  96:694-703.

Burger, J. 1979.  Competition and predation: Herring Gulls versus Laughing Gulls.  Condor, 81:269-277.

Burger, J. 1979.  Nest repair behavior in birds nesting in salt marshes.  J. Comp. Physiol. Psychol. 11:189-199.

Burger, J.  1979.  Resource-partitioning: Nest site selection in North America herons and egrets. 

Amer. Midland. Nat.  101:191-210.

Burger, J. and R. Trout.  1979.  Additional data on body size as a difference related to niche.  Condor 81:305-307.

Burger, J. and J. Shisler.  1979.  Immediate effects of ditching a marsh on breeding Herring   Gulls.  Biological Conservation 15:85-104.

Burger, J., D.C. Hahn and J. Chase.  1979.  Aggression in mixed species flocks of shorebirds. Animal Behavior  27:459-469.

Burger, J. and J. Shisler.  1980.  The process of colony formation among Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) nesting in New Jersey.  Ibis 122:126.

Burger, J. 1980.  Behavioral adaptations of Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus) to salt marshes and storm tides.  Biology Behavior 5:147-162.

Burger, J. and J. Shisler.  1980.  Colony site and nest selection in Laughing Gulls in response to tidal flooding.  Condor 82:251-258.

Burger, J. and F. Lesser.  1980.  Nest site selection in an expanding population of Herring Gulls.  Bird Banding  51:270-280.

Ward, L. and J. Burger.  1980.  Survival of Herring Gull and domestic chicken embryos after simulated flooding.  Condor  82:142-148.

Burger, J.  1980.  Territory size differences in relation to reproductive stage and type of intruder in Herring Gulls.  Auk  97:733-741.

Burger, J. 1981.  Behavioral responses of Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus) to aircraft noise.  Environmental Pollution  24:177-184.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1981.  Consequences of unequal sex ratios in Herring Gulls.  Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 8:125-128.

 Burger, J.  1981.  Effects of human disturbance on colonial species, particularly gulls.  Colonial Waterbirds 4:28-36.

Parson, K. and J. Burger.  1981.  Nestling growth in early- and late-nesting Black-crowned Night Herons. Colonial Waterbirds  4:120-125.

Burger, J. 1981.  On becoming independent in Herring Gulls: Parent-young conflict.  American Naturalist 117:444-456.

Burger, J.  1981.  Sexual differences in parental activities of breeding Black Skimmers.  American Naturalist 117:975-984.

Burger, J. 1981.  A model for the evolution of mixed species colonies of Ciconiiformes.  Quart. Rev. Biology 56:1443-167.

Burger, J. 1981.  Aggressive Behavior of Black Skimmers.  Behaviour  76:207-222.

Burger, J. 1981.  The effect of human activity on birds at a coastal bay.  Biological Conservation  21:231-241.

Burger J. and M. Gochfeld.  1981.  Age-related differences in piracy behavior of four species of gulls, Larus.  Behaviour 77:242-267.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1981.  Discrimination of the threat of direct versus tangential approach to the nest by incubating Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls.  Journ. Comp. and Physiol. Psych. 95:676-684.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1981.  Colony and habitat selection of six Kelp Gulls (Larus dominicanus) colonies in South Africa.  Ibis 123:298-310.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1981.  Nest-site selection by Kelp Gulls in Southern Africa.  Condor 83:243-251.

Burger, J.  1981.  Super-territories: a comment.  American Naturalist 118:578-580.

Burger, J.  1981.  Feeding competition between Laughing Gulls and Herring Gulls at a Sanitary Landfill.  Condor  83:328-335.

Erwin, R.M., J. Galli and J. Burger.  1981.  Colony site dynamics and habitat use in Atlantic Coast Seabirds.  Auk 98:550-561.

Burger, J.  1981.  Movements of juvenile Herring Gulls hatched at Jamaica Bay Refuge, NewYork.       J. Field Ornithology  53:285-290.

Burger, J.  1981.  The transition period in seabirds.  In: Proc. of the symposium on Birds of the Sea and Shore (J. Cooper, Ed.).  African Seabird Group: Capetown, pp. 411-426.

Burger, J.  1982.  The role of reproductive success in colony site selection and abandonment in Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger).  Auk  99:109-115.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1982.  Host selection as an adaptation to host-dependent foraging success in the Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis).  Behaviour  79:212-229.

Burger, J., J. Shisler, and F. Lesser.  1982.  Feeding enhancement by social attraction in the Sandwich Tern.  Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology  10:15-17.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1982.  Biological concentration of cadmium in estuarine birds of  the New York Bight.  Colonial Waterbirds 5:116-123. 

Burger, J.  1982.  An overview of factors affecting reproductive success in colonial birds.  Colonial Waterbirds 5:58-123.

Burger, J.  1982.  Jamaica Bay Studies.  I.  Environmental determinants of abundance and distribution of Common Terns (Sterna hirundo) and Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger) at an East Coast Estuary.  Colonial Waterbirds 5:148-160.

Burger, J.  1982.  On the nesting location of Cattle Egrets, Bubulcus ibis in South African heronries.  Ibis 124:523-529.

Parsons, K.C. and J. Burger.  1982.  Human disturbance and nestling behavior in Black-crowned Night Herons.  Condor  84:184-187.

Burger, J., Shisler, J., and Lesser, F.H. 1982. Avian Utilization on Six Salt Marshes in New Jersey. Biological Conservation, 23, 187-212.

Burger, J. and J. Shisler.  1983.  Succession and productivity on perturbed and natural Spartina salt marshes in New Jersey.  Estuaries 6:50-57.

Burger, J. 1983.  Jamaica Bay Studies.  III.  Abiotic determinants of distribution and abundance of gulls (Larus) at an East Coast estuary.  Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 16:191-216.

Burger, J.  1983.  Jet Aircraft noise and bird strikes: Why more birds are being hit.  Environmental Pollution Series A  30:143-152.

Burger, J.  1983.  Competition between two nesting species of gulls: On the importance of timing.            Behavioral Neuroscience  97:492-501.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1983.  Sexual transmission of nickel and poison oak contact dermatitis.  Lancet 1:589.

Safina, C. and J. Burger.  1983.  The effect of human disturbance on reproductive success in the Black Skimmer.  Condor  85:164-171.

Burger, J.  1983.  Bird control at airports.  Environmental Conservation  10:115-124.

Burger, J.  1983.  Jamaica Bay Studies.  II.  Effect of tidal, temporal and weather variables on the distribution of Ibises, Egrets and Herons on a coastal estuary.  Acta Oecologica 4:289-297.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1983.  Behavioral responses of Herring (Larus argentatus) and Great Black-backed (L. marinus) Gulls to variation in the amount of human disturbance.  Behavioral Processes.  8:327-344.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1983.  Feeding behavior in Laughing Gulls: compensatory site selection by young.  Condor, 85:467-473.

Burger, J., J.R. Trout, W. Wander and G. Ritter.  1983.  Jamaica Bay Studies: IV.  Abiotic factors affecting abundance of Brant (Branta bernicula) and Canada Geese (B.canadensis) on an East Coast estuary.  Wilson Bull., 95:384-403.

Burger, J. 1983.  Jamaica Bay Studies.  VI.  Factors affecting distribution of Greater Scaup Aythya  marila in a coastal estuary in New York, U.S.A. Ornis Scandinavica, 14:309-316.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1983.  Behavior and use of garbage dumps by nine avian species.  Colonial Waterbirds, 6:54-63.

Burger, J. 1983. Common ground, a naturalist’s Cape Cod. The Auk, 100(2),

Burger, J. 1983. Determining Sex Ratios from Collected Specimens. Condor, 85, 503.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1983.  Jamaica Bay Studies.  V.  Flocking associations and behavior of shorebirds at an Atlantic coastal estuary, Biology of Behavior, 8:289-318.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1984.  Seasonal variation in size and function of the nasal salt gland of the Franklin’s Gull.  Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 77A:103-110.

Burger, J.  1984.  Grebes nesting in gull colonies: protective associations and early warning.  American Naturalist, 123:327-337.

Burger, J.  1984.  Colony stability in Least Terns.  Condor, 86:61-67.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1984.  Foraging efficiency: the cost of being outnumbered.  Bird Behavior, 5:81-89.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1984.  Age differentials and foraging efficiency of a passerine bird, the American Robin Turdis migratorius.  Behaviour, 88:227-239.

Kotliar, N. and J. Burger.  1984.  The use of decoys to attract Least Terns (Sterna antillarum) to abandoned colony sites in New Jersey.  Colonial Waterbirds, 7:134-138.

Burger, J., J.R. Trout, W. Wander and G. Ritter.  1984.  Jamaica Bay Studies: VII.  Factors affecting the distribution and abundance of ducks on an east coast estuary.  Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science.  19:673-689.

Burger, J.  1984.  Advantages and disadvantages of mixed-species colonies of seabirds.  Proc. 18th Int. Ornithol. Congress.  pp. 905-918.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Leck, C. 1984. Waterbirds on Raritan Bay: A Preliminary Analysis of Their Distribution and Heavy Metal Levels. Bulletin of New Jersey Academy of Science, 29(2), 133-142.

Burger, J. and Gochfeld, M.1984. The Effects of Relative Numbers on Aggressive Interactions

and Foraging Efficiency in Gulls: The Cost of Being Outnumbered. Bird Behaviour, 5, 81-89.

Burger, J. and Gochfeld, J. 1984. Great Black-backed Gull predation on Kittiwake fledglings in Norway. Bird Study, 31, 149-151.

Burger, J. and Kane, R. 1984. Caspian Tern Nesting in New Jersey. Winter, X(4), 74-76.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1985.  A hypothesis on the role of pheromones on age of menarch.  Medical Hypothesis.  17:39-46.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1985.  Comparison of nine heavy metals in salt gland and liver of Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), Black Duck (anas rubripes) and Mallard (A. latyrynchos).  Comp. Biochem. Physiology.  81:287-292.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1985.  Behavioral development: nest emergence of young Pine Snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus).  J. Comparative Psychol., 99:150-159.

Burger, J. 1985.  Factors affecting bird strikes on aircraft at a coastal airport.  Biological Conservation, 33:1-28.

Safina C. and J. Burger.  1985.  Common Terns (Sterna hirundo) foraging: seasonal trends in prey fish densities, and competition with Bluefish (Pomatomus saltratrix).  Ecology, 66:1457-1463.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1985.  Nest site selection by Laughing Gulls (Larus atricilla): Comparison of tropical colonies (Culebra, Puerto Rico) with temperate New Jersey colonies.  Condor, 87:364-373.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1985.  Nesting habitat of Andean Gull.  Colonial Waterbirds, 8:74-78.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1985.  Early post-natal lead exposure: behavioral defects in Common Tern chicks (sterna hirundo).  J. Toxicol. and Environmental Health, 16:869- 886.

Burger, J. and R.T. Zappalorti.  1986.  On the importance of disturbed sites to habitat selection in Pine Snakes in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.  Environmental Conservation, 12:358-361.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1986.  Nest-site selection in Sooty Terns (Sterna fuscata) in Puerto Rico and Hawaii.  Colonial Waterbirds.  9:31-45.

Kotliar, N.B. and J. Burger.  1986.  Colony selection and abandonment by Least Terns (Sterna Antillarum) in New Jersey.  Biological Conservation, 37:1-22.

Burger, J. and R. T. Zappolorti. 1986. Nest Site Selection by Pine Snakes, Pituophis melanoleucus, in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.  Coperia, 1986. 1: 116-121.

Burger, J.  1986.  The effect of human activities on shorebirds in two coastal bays in the Northeastern United States.  Environmental Conservation, 13:123-130.

Burger, J. 1987.  Selection for equitability in some aspects of reproductive investment in Herring  Gulls (Larus argentatus).  Ornis Scandinavica, 18:17-23.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1987.  Factors affecting tissue distribution of heavy metals: effects of age on correlation patterns in Common Terns Sterna hirundo.  Biological Trace Element Research, 12:389-399.

Burger, J., R.T. Zappalorti, and M. Gochfeld.  1987.  Developmental effects of incubation temperature on hatchling Pine Snakes Pituophus melanoleucus.  Comp. Biochem. Physiol., 87A:727-732.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1987.  Colony and nest-site selection behavior in Silver Gulls (Larus novaehollandiae) in Queensland, Australia.  Bird Behavior, 7:1-21.

Burger, J. and J. Galli.  1987.  Factors affecting distribution of Gulls (Larus) on two New Jersey Coastal Bays.  Environmental Conservation, 14:59-65.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1987.  Heavy metal concentrations in the liver of three duck species: influence of species and sex.  Environmental Pollution, 45:1-15.

Burger, J.  1987.  Foraging efficiency in gulls: a congeneric comparison of age differences in efficiency and age of maturity.  Studies in Avian Biology, 10:83-89.

Gochfeld M. and J. Burger.  1987.  Nest-site selection: Comparison of Roseate and Common Terns(Sterna dougallii and S. hirundo) in a Long Island New York colony.  Bird  Behavior, 7:58-66.

Burger, J. 1987.  Physical and Social determinants of nest-site selection in Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus).  Condor, 89:811-818.

Burger J. and M. Gochfeld.  1987.  Nest-site Selection in Mew Gulls: A comparison of marsh and dry land colonies.  Wilson Bull., 99:673-687.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld and W. Boarman.  1988.  Sibling recognition in Common Terns (Sterna hirundo).  Auk, 105:142-148.

Burger, J. and R.T. Zappalorti.  1988.  Habitat use in free-ranging Pine Snakes Pituophis melanoleucus in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.  Herpetologica, 44:48-55.

Burger, J. and R.T. Zappalorti.  1988.  Habitat use by Pine Snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus) in the New Jersey Pine Barrens:   Individual and sexual variation, J. of Herpetology. 23:68-73.

Burger, J.  1988.  Foraging behavior of gulls: differences in habitats, prey items and foraging methods.  Colonial Waterbirds, 11:9-23.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1988.  Lead and behavioral development: Effects of varying dosage and schedule on survival and performance of young terns.  J. Toxicol. Environ. Health.  24:173-182.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1988.  Vigilance in ostrich (Struthio camelus): mate competition or antipredator behavior.  Ostrich, 59:14-20.

Burger, J. 1988.  Effects of demolition and beach clean-up on birds on a coastal bay.  Estuaries, 27:97-108. (or Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science)

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1988.  Effects of lead on growth and feeding behavior of young Common Terns (Sterns hirundo).  Archiv. Environ. Contamin. and Toxicol., 17:513-517.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1988.  Defensive aggression in terns: effect of species, density and isolation.  Aggressive Behavior, 14:169-178.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1988.  Nest-site selection in Roseate Terns: Temporal comparison with available habitat and with Common Terns.  Auk, 105-433-438.

Burger, J., R.T. Zappalorti, M. Gochfeld, W. Boarman, M. Caffrey, V. Doig, S. Garber, M. Mikovsky, C. Safina, and J. Saliva. 1988.  Hibernacula and summer dens of Pine Snakes (Pituophus melanoleucus) in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.  J. of Herpetology, 22:425-433

Burger, J. 1988.  Jamaica Bay Studies VIII: An overview of abiotic factors affecting several avian groups.  J. Coastal Research, 4:193-205.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1988.  Habitat selection in Mew Gulls: Small colonies and site plasticity.  Wilson Bull., 100:395-410

Burger, J. and R.T. Zappalorti.  1988.  Effects of incubation temperature on Pine Snake development: Differential vulnerability of males and females.  American Naturalist, 132:492-505.

Burger, J. 1988.  Measurement of growth rates: The effect of sampling on weight in a seabird.  Growth, Development & Aging, 52:109-112.

Burger, J.  1988.  Social Attraction in Least Terns (Sterna antillarum): effects of numbers, placement and social status.  Condor, 90:575-582.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1988.  Effect of lead on growth in young Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus).  J. Toxicol. Environ. Health, 25:227-236.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1988.  Nest site selection by Roseate Tern (Sterns dougallii) in two tropical colonies in Culebra, Puerto Rico.  Condor, 90:843-851.

Hackl, E. and J. Burger, 1988.  Factors affecting kleptoparasitism in Herring Gulls at a New Jersey landfill.  Wilson Bull., 100:424-430.

Safina, C., J. Burger, M. Gochfeld and R.H. Wagner.  1988.  Evidence for food limitation of Common and Roseate tern reproduction.  Condor 90:852-859.

Safina, C., and J. Burger.  1988.  Prey dynamics and the breeding phenology of Common Terns.  Auk. 105:720-726.

Safina, C. and J. Burger.  1988.  Use of sonar for studying foraging ecology of seabirds from a small boat.  Colonial Waterbirds, 11:234-244.Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1988.  Metals in tern eggs: a decade of change. Environ.  Monitor            and Assessment, 11:127-135.    

Burger, J. 1988.  Effects of age on foraging on birds.  Proc. 19 Int. Ornithol. Cong. (Ottawa, Canada) 11-27-1140.

Burger, J. 1988. Effects of Demolition and Beach Clean-up Operations on Birds on a Coastal  Mudflat in New Jersey.  Esuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 27:95-108.

Lauro, B. and J. Burger.  1989.  Nest-site selection in the American Oystercatcher in salt Marshes.  Auk . 106:185-192.

Burger, J.  1989.  Following of conspecifics and avoidance of predator chemical cues by Pine Snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus).  J. Chemical Ecology. 15:799-806.

Burger, J. 1989. Incubation temperature has long-term effects on behavior of young Pine Snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus).  Behav. Ecol. and Sociobiology.  24:201-208.

Transue, G.J. and J. Burger, 1989.  Responses to mate loss by Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus) Great Black-backed Gulls (Larus marinas).  Ornis Scandinavica.  20:53-58.

Safina, C. and J. Burger.  1989.  Inter-annual variation in prey available for Common Terns at different stages in their reproductive cycle.  Colonial Waterbirds.  12:37-42.

Safina, C. and J. Burger.  1989.  Population interactions among free-living Bluefish and prey fish in an ocean environment.  Oecologia.  79:91-95.

Saliva, J.E. and J. Burger.  1989.  Effect of experimental manipulation of vegetation density on nest-site selection in Sooty Terns.  Condor.  91:689-698.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld, D.J. Gochfeld and J. Saliva.  1989.  Nest site seleciton in Zenaida Dove (Zenaida aurita) in Puerto Rico.  Biotropica.  21:244-249.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1989.  Gender differences in smoking behavior in a University workplace.  Sex roles.  20:523-533.

Safina, C. and J. Burger.  1989.  Inter-annual variation in prey availability for Common Terns at different stages in their reproductive cycle.  Colonial Waterbirds.  12:37-42.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1989.  Tissue distribution of lead in young Common Terns: influence of time since exposure.  Environmental Research.  50:262-268.

Burger, J.  1989.  Least Tern populations in Coastal New Jersey: Monitoring and managing of a regionally endangered species.  J. Coastal Research.  5:801-811.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld, J.E. Saliva, D.J. Gochfeld, D.A. Gochfeld, and H. Morales, 1989.  Antipredator behaviour in nesting Zenaida Doves (Zenaida aurita): parental investment or offspring vulnerability.  Behaviour, 111:129-143.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1989.  Nest site selection by the exotic Chestnut Munia (Lonchura malacca) in Puerto Rico.  Biotropica.  21:364-368.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1989.  Age differences in Cattle Egrets foraging with wild ungulates in Kenya.  Ardea.  77:201-204.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1990.  Investigations and activities at superfund sites.  Occupational Medicine.  5:127-142.

Burger, J.  1990.  Behavioral effects of early postnatal lead exposure in Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) chicks.  Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior.  35:7-13.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1990.  Tissue levels of lead in experimentally-exposed Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) chicks.  J. Toxicol. and Environ. Health.  29:219-233.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1990.  Early experience and vegetation preferences in Common Tern chicks.  Wilson Bull.  102:328-333.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1990.  Vertical nest stratification in a heronry in Madagascar.  Colonial Waterbirds 13:143-146.

Burger, J.  1990.  Seabirds, tropical biology and global warning: are we missing the Ark.  Colonial Waterbirds 13:81-84.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1990.  Nest site selection in Least Terns (Sterna antillarum) in New Jersey and New York.  Colonial Waterbirds 13:31-40.

Burger, J.  1990.  Effect of incubation temperature on behavior of young Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) and King Snakes (Lampropeltis gefulus).  J. of Terpetology.  24:158-162.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1990.  Risk discrimination of direct versus tangential approach by basking Black Iguanas (Ctenosaura similis): variations as a function of human exposure, J. Comparative Psychology.  104:388-394.

Nisbet, IC.T., J. Burger, C. Safina, and M. Gochfeld.  1990.  Estimating fledging success and productivity in Roseate Terns Sterna dougallii.  Colonial Waterbird Group.  13.

Burger, J.  1990.  Response of hatchling Pine Snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus) to chemical cues of sympatric snakes: Copeia.  1160-1163.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1990.  Natural observations of smoking behavior: Are there activity related differences.  Addictive behavior.  15:309-317.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Cadmium and lead in Common Terns (Aves: Sterna hirundo): Relationship between levels in parents and eggs.  Environ.  Monitoring and Assessment.  16:253-258.

Burger, J.  1991.  Foraging behavior and the effect of human disturbance on the Piping Plover (Charadrius Melodus).  J. Coastal Research.  7:39-52.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Reproductive vulnerability around hatching in Roseate (Sterna dougallii) and Common (S. hirundo) Terns.  Condor.  93:125-129.

Burger, J. and R.T. Zappalorti.  1991.  Nesting behavior of Pine Snakes (Pituophis m. melanoleucus) in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.  J. Herp.  25:152-160.

Burger, J. 1991.  Coastal landscapes, coastal colonies and seabirds.  Aquatic Reviews.  4:23-43.

Burger, J., W. Boarman, L. Kurzava and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Effect of experience with Pine (Pituophis melanoleucus) and King (Lampropeltis getulus) snake odors on Y-maze behavior of Pine Snake hatchlings.  J. of Chem. Ecol. 17:79-87.

Burger, J. 1991.  Effects of incubation temperature on behavior of hatchling Pine Snakes: implications for reptilian distribution.  Behavioral Ecol. and Sociobiology.  28:297-303. 

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Vigilance and feeding behavior in large feeding flocks of Laughing Gulls, Larus atricilla on Delaware Bay.  Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science.  32:207-212.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Fishing a superfund site: dissonance and risk perception of environmental hazards by fishermen in Puerto Rico.  Risk Analysis.  11:268-277.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld and J. Brzorad.  1991.  Immediate effects of an oil spill on behavior of Fiddler Crabs (Uca pugnax), Archiv. Environ. Contam. and Toxicol.  20:404-409.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Nest site selection by the Herald Petrel and White-tailed Tropicbird on Round Island, Indian Ocean.  Wilson Bull.  103:126-130.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Human distance and birds: Tolerance and response distance of resident and migrant species in India.  Environmental Conservation.  18:158-165.

Gochfeld, M., J. Saliva, F. Lesser, T. Shukla, D. Bertrand and J. Burger.  1991.  Effects of color on cadmium and lead level in avian contour feathers.  Archiv. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.  20:523-526.

Burger J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Human activity influences diurnal and nocturnal foraging of Sanderlings (Calidris alba).  Condor.  93:259-269.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  Lead, mercury and cadmium in feathers of tropical terns in Puerto Rico and Australia.  Arch. Environ. Cont. Toxicol.  21:311-315.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld and B.G. Murray, Jr. 1991.  Role of a predator=s eye size in risk perception by basking Black Iguanas (Ctenosaura similis).  Animal Behavior.  42:471 476.

Burger, J.  1991.   Response to prey chemical cues by hatchling Pine Snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus): effects of incubation temperatures and experience.  J. Chem. Ecol.  17: 1069-1078.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1991.  The effect of mircohabitat on Eskimo settlement site selection in Nome, Alaska.  Environment and Behavior.  23:680-703.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld, J.E. Saliva, D.J. Gochfeld, D.A. Gochfeld and H. Morales, 1991.  Habitat use by nesting Zenaida Doves (Zenaida aurita) in Puerto Rico: avoidance of islands without nesting seabirds.  Ornis Scan.  22:367-374.

Burger, J.  1992.  Trace element levels in Pine Snake hatchlings.  Tissue and temporal  differences. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 22:209-213.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld, and B.J. Murray, Jr.  1992.  Risk discrimination of eye contact and directness of approach by Black Iguanas (Ctenosaura similis).  J. Comp. Psychol. 106:97-101.

Burger, J., S.M. Reilley and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Comparison of lead levels in bone, feathers, and liver of Herring Gull chicks.  Pharm. Biochem. and Behavior.  41:289-293.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Survival and reproduction in Peromyscus in the laboratory:  Viable model for aging studies.  Growth, Dev. and Aging.  56:17-22.

Shealer, D.A. and J. Burger.  1992.  Differential responses of tropical Roseate Terns to aerial intruders throughout the nesting cycle.  Condor 94:712-719.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Vulnerability of young Australian magpies on road.  Wilson Bull. 104:365-367.

Burger, J., B.A. Schreiber and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Lead, cadmium, selenium and mercury in seabird feathers from the tropical mid-Pacific.  Environ. Toxiol., and Chemistry.  11:815-822.

Burger, J., K. Cooper, J. Saliva, D. Gochfeld, D. Lipsky, and M. Gochfeld. 1992.  Mercury bioaccumulation in organisms from three Puerto Rican estuaries.  Environ. Monit. and Asses.  22:181-197.

Burger, J., K. Brzorad, and M. Gochfeld. 1992.  Effects of an oil spill on emergence and mortality in Fiddler Crabs Uca pugnax.  Environ. Monit. and Assess.  22:107-115.

Burger, J. and R.T. Zappalorti.  1992.  Philopatry and nesting phenology of Pine Snakes Pituophis melanoleucus in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.  Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 30:331-337.

Burger, J. K. Cooper, D.J. Gochfeld, J.E. Saliva, C. Safina, D. Lipsky and M. Gochfeld. 1992.  Dominance of Tilapia mossambica in three Puerto Rican estuaries.  Estuaries.  15:239-245.

Burger, J. K. Cooper and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Exposure assessment for heavy metal ingestion from a sport fish in Puerto Rico: estimating risk for local fishermen.  J. Environ. Health and Toxicol.  36:355-365.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Trace element distribution in growing feathers:  Additional excretion in feather sheaths.  Arch. Environ. Cont. Toxicol.  23:105-108.

Burger, J., I.C.T. Nisbet, and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Metal levels in regrown feathers: Assessment of contamination on the wintering and breeding grounds in the same individuals.  Toxicol. and Environ. health.  36:327-338.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Heavy metal and selenium concentration in Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger): gender differences.  Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 23:431-434.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Effects of washing Fiddler Crabs Uca pugnax following an oil spill.  Environ. Poll.  77:15-22.

Burger, J. 1992.  Vigilance in White-tipped (Leptotila verreauxi) and Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina) in Costa Rica.  Wilson Bull.  104:357-359.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Temporal scales in Ecological Risk Assessment.  Arch. Environ. Cont. Toxicol.  23:484-488.

Burger, J., K. Parsons, T. Shukla, D. Rothstum, and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Heavy metal and selenium levels in young Cattle Egrets from nesting colonies in the Northeastern United States, Puerto Rico, and Egypt.  Arch. Environ. Contam. Tox.  23:435-439.

Burger, J., R.T. Zappalorti, J. Dowdell, J. Hill, T. Georgiadis and M. Gochfeld.  1992.  Subterranean predation on Pine snakes (Pituophus melanoleucus).  J. of Herp. 26:259-263.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  When is a heronry crowded: a case study of Huckleberry Island.  J. Coastal Research.  9:221-228.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Lead and cadmium acculation in eggs and fledgling seabirds in the New York Bight.  Environ. Toxicol. and Chem. 12:261-267.

Burger, J. 1993.  Metals in feathers of Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus): evidence for bioaccumulation or exposure levels.  Environ. Monit. and Assess.  28:181-187.

Lipton, J., H. Galbraith, J. Burger and D. Wartenberg.  1993.  A paradigm for ecological risk assessment.  Environ. Managmt.  17:1-5.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Effect of group size on vigilance while drinking in the Coati(Nasua narica) in Costa Rica.  Anim. Behav.  44:1053-1057.

Guo, Z., M. Wang, T. Gang, J. Burger, M. Gochfeld and C.S. Yang.  1993.  Age and gender-related variations in the activities of drug-metabolizing and antioxidant enzymes in male and female mice (Peromyscus).  Growth, Development, and Aging.  57:85-100.

Burger, J., K. Staine, and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Fishing in contaminated waters: knowledge and risk perception of hazards by fishermen in New York City.  J. Toxicol. and Environ. Health.  39:95-106.

Burger, J., J.A. Rodgers and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Heavy metal and selenium levels in endangered Wood Storks Myceteria americana from nesting colonies in Florida and Costa Rica.  Arch. Environ. Cont. Toxicol.  24:417-420.

Gochfeld, M., I. Udasin, E. Favata, G. Buckler, C. Natarelli and J. Burger.  1993.  Temporal changes in blood lead levels in New Jersey Hazardous Waste Workers.  Environ. Monitor. Assess. 25:99-107.

Burger, J.  1993.  Colony and nest site selection in Lava Lizards Tropidurus spp. in the  

Galapagos Islands.  Copeia.  1993:748-754.


Burger, J., M. Laska, and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Metal concentrations in feathers of birds from  Papua    New Guinea forests: evidence of pollution.  Environ. Toxicol. Chemistry.   24:417-420.

Burger, J., D. Shealer, and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Defensive aggression in terns: discrimination and response to individual researchers.  Aggressive Behavior.  19:303-311.

Shealer, D.A. and J. Burger.  1993.  Effects of interference competition on the foraging activity of tropical Roseate Terns.  Condor.  95:322-329.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Heavy metal and selenium levels in young egrets and herons from Hong Kong and Szechuen, China.  Archiv. Environ. Cont. Toxicol.  25:322‑327.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Lead and behavioral development in young Herring Gulls: Effects of timing of exposure on individual recognition.  Fund and Appl. Toxicology.  21:187-195.

Clark, K.E., L.J. Niles and J. Burger.  1993.  Abundance and distribution of migrant shorebirds in Delaware Bay.  Condor. 95:694-705.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Making foraging decisions: host selection in foraging behavior of Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis).  Ornis Scan. 24:229-236.

Burger, J. and K.S. Staine.  1993.  Nocturnal behavior of gulls in coastal New Jersey.  Estuaries.  16:809-814.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1993.  Tourism and short-term behavioral responses of nesting Masked, Red-footed, and Blue Footed Boobies in the Galapagos. Environ. Cons., 20:255-259.

Burger, J., I.C.T.Nisbet, and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Heavy metal and selenium levels in feathers of known-aged Common Terns (Sterna hirundo): Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 26:351-355.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1994.  Evolutionary consequences for ecological risk assessment and management.  Environ. Monit. and Asses.  28:161-168.

Spendelow, J.A., J. Burger, I.C.T. Nisbet, J.D. Nichols, H. Hays, G.D. Cormons and M. Gochfeld.  1994. Sources of variation in loss rate of color bands applied to adult Roseate Terns (Sterna dougallii) in the Western North Atlantic.  Auk 11:879-885.

Burger, J., S. Seyboldt, N. Morganstein, and K. Clark.  1994.  Heavy metals and selenium in feathers of three shorebird species from Delaware Bay.  Environ. Monit. and Assess.  28:189-198.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  The importance of the human face in risk perception by Black Iguanas Ctenosaura similis.  J. Herp.  27:426-430.

Safina, C., J. Burger, and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Occurrence of ants in nests in Roseate Terns and Common Terns at Cedar Beach.  Colonial Waterbirds 17:91-94.

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1994.  Criteria and alternatives for medical surveillance oncommunities ATSDR, Atlanta

Laska, M.A., M. Hutchins, C. Sheppard, G. Dale, J. Burger, W. Worth and K. Hundgen.  1994.  Social interactions and display behavior in Captive Lesser Birds of Paradise (Paradisaea minor).  Bird Behavior.  10:1-7.

Burger, J.  1994.  Heavy metals in avian eggshells: another excretion method.  J. Toxicol. Environ. Health.  41:207-220.

Burger, J., M.H. Lavery, M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Temporal changes in lead levels in Common Tern feathers in New York: Relationship to adverse effects.  Environ. Toxicol. Chem.  13:581-586.

Burger, J., M. Pokras, R. Chafel and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Heavy metal concentrations in feathers of Common Loons (Gavia immer) in the Northeastern United States and age differences in mercury levels.  Environ. Monit. Assess 30:1-7.

Gochfeld M. and J. Burger.  1994.  Environmental and ecological risk assessment. 

Choice 31: 731-742.

Burger, J., K. Parsons, D. Wartenburg, C. Safina, J. O’Connor and Michael Gochfeld.  1994.  Biomonitoring using Least Terns, Common Terns and Black Skimmers in the Northeastern United States.  J. Coastal Research. 19:39-47.

Burger, J. 1994.  The effect of human disturbance on foraging behavior and habitat use in Piping Plover (Chardrius melodus).  Estuaries 17:695-701.

Staine, K.J. and J. Burger.  1994.  The nocturnal foraging behavior of breeding Piping Plover adrius melodus in New Jersey.  Auk 111:579-587.

Burger, J., C.R. Veitch, and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Locational differences in meal concentrations in feathers of Australian Gannet (Morus serrator) in New Zealand.  Environ. Monit. Assess. 32:47-57.

Burger, J., M. Marquez and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Heavy metals in the hair of opossum from Palo Verde, Costa Rica.  Archiv. Environ. Cont. Toxicol. 27:472-476.

Elbin, S.B. and J. Burger.  1994.  Using implantable microchips for individual identification in wild and captive populations.  Bull. Wildlife Soc. 22:677-683.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1994.  Vigilance in African mammals: differences among mothers, other females and males.  Behaviour 131:153-164.

Elbin, S.B. and J. Burger.  1994.  Methods of individual identification for colonial waterbirds: Lessons from the field.  International Zoo Yearbook.  33:148-156.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1995.  Behavior effects of lead exposure on different days for Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) chicks.  Pharmacol., Biochem. Behav. 50:97-105.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1995.  Growth and behavioral effects of early postnatal chromium and manganese exposure in Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) chicks.  Pharm. Biochem. & Behav. 50:607-612.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1995.  Behavioral impairment of lead-exposed herring gulls in  nature. Fund. Appl. Toxicol. 23:553-561.

Burger, J., I.C.T. Nisbet, J.M. Zingo, J.A. Spendelow, C. Safina and M. Gochfeld.  1995.  Colony differences in response to trapping in Roseate Terns.  Condor.  97:263-266.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld and L. Niles. 1995.  Ecotourism and birds in coastal New Jersey:  contrasting responses of birds, tourists and managers.  Environ. Cons. 22:56-64.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1995.  Nest site selection of Eared Grebe Podiceps nigricollis in a Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan colony:  structural stability parasites.  Condor. 97:577-580.

Burger, J. 1995.  Heavy metal and selenium levels in feathers of Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus):  temporal, gender, age, and status differences at Captree, Long Island.  Environ. Monit. Assess.  38:37-50.

Burger, J. 1995. A risk assessment for lead in birds.  J. Toxicol. Environ. Health. 45:369-396.

Garber, S.D. and J. Burger.  1995.  A twenty year study documenting the relationship between turtle decline and human recreation.  Ecol. Applic.  5:1151-1162.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1995.  Effects of varying temporal exposure to lead on behavioral development in Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) chicks.  Pharmacol. Biochem. Behavior.52:601-608.

Burger, J., K. Viscido, and M. Gochfeld.  1995.  Eggshell thickness in Marine birds at the New York Bight - 1970s to 1990s.  Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.  29:187-196.

Spendelow, J.A., J.D. Nichols, I.C.T. Nisbet, H. Hays, G.D. Cormons, J. Burger, C. Safina, J.E. Hines and M. Gochfeld. 1995.  Metapopulation dynamics of Roseate Terns: Estimation and modeling of rates of movement among breeding colonies.  Ecology.  76:2415-2428.

Shealer, D. A. and J. Burger. 1995.  Comparative foraging success between adult and one-year-old Roseate and Sandwich Terns. Colonial Waterbirds 18:93-99.

Burger, J., I.C.T. Nisbet, C. Safina and M. Gochfeld.  1996. Temporal patterns in reproductive success in the endangered Roseate Tern (Sterna dougalii) nesting on Long Island, New York and Bird Island, Massachusetts.  Auk.  113:131-142.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1996.  Fish advisories: Useful or difficult to interpret? Risk: Health, Safety & Environment 7:23-33.

Burger, J. 1996. Heavy metal and selenium levels in Franklin=s Gulls in Northwestern Minnesota, Eastern South Dakota, Eastern North Dakota and Central Montana.  Auk.113:399-407.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1996.  Heavy metal and selenium levels in Franklins Gulls (Larus pipixcan): parents and their eggs.  Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 30:487-491.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1996.  Heavy metal and selenium levels in birds at Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota: food chain differences.  Environ. Monit. Assess. 43:267-282.

Burger, J. and S.D. Garber. 1996.  Risk assessment, life history strategies and turtles: could declines be prevented or predicted?  J. Toxic. Environ. Health. 46:483-500.

May, H. and J. Burger. 1996.  Fishing a polluted estuary: risk and risk perception of recreational fishermen.  Risk Analysis. 16:459-471.

Niles, L.J., J. Burger and K.E. Clark.  1996. The Influence of weather, geography and habitat on migrating raptors on Cape May Peninsula.  Condor. 98:382-394.


Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1996.  Lead and behavioral development: A parental compensation mechanism for behaviorally-impaired chicks.  Pharm., Biochem, Behavior. 55:339-349.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1996.  Seasonal changes in use of space by nesting Black-billed Gulls (Larus bulleri): behavioral constraints of unpredictable environments.  Emu. 96:73-80.

Gochfeld, M. J.L. Belant, T. Shukla, T. Benson, and J. Burger.  1996.  Heavy metals in Laughing Gulls: gender, age and differences.  Environ. Tox. Chem. 15:2275-2283.         

Burger, J., K.L. Clark and L. Niles.  1997.  Importance of beach, mudflat and marsh for migrant shorebirds on Delaware Bay.  Biol. Cons. 79:283-292.

Burger, J., M. Martin, K. Cooper and M. Gochfeld.  1997.  Attitudes toward environmental hazards.  where do toxic wastes fit?  J. Environ. Health and Toxicol  51:101-113.

Burger, J. 1997.  Effects of oiling on feeding behavior of sanderlings (Calidris alba) and Semipalmated Plovers (Charadrius semipalmatus) in New Jersey.  Condor. 99:290-298.

Burger, J., T. Shukla, T. Benson and M. Gochfeld.  1997.  Lead levels in exposed Herring Gulls: differences in the field and laboratory.  Toxicol. Indust. Health. 13:193-202 (reprinted)

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1997.  Heavy metal and selenium concentrations in feathers of Egrets from Bali and Sulawasi, Indonesia.  Arch. Environ. Cont. Toxicol. 32:217-221.

Burger, J.  1997. Heavy metals and selenium in Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus) nesting in colonies from Eastern Long Island to Virginia.   Environ. Monit. Assess. 48:285-296.

Shealer, D.A., T. Floyd and J. Burger.  1997. Host choice and success of gulls and terns kleptoparasitizing brown pelican.  Anim. Behavior. 53:655-6 65               

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1997. Lead and Neurobehavioral development in Gulls:  a model for  understanding effects in the laboratory and the field.  Neurotoxicology. 18:2 79-287.

Burger, J.  1997. Heavy metals in eggs and muscle of Horseshoe Crabs (Limulus polyphemus) from Delaware Bay.  Environ. Mont. Assessment. 46:279-287.

Burger, J. 1997.  Recreation and Risk: Potential Exposure.  J. Toxicol. And Environ. Health. 52:269-284.

Burger, J.,  J. Sanchez, J.W. Gibbons and M. Gochfeld. 1997.  Risk perception, federal spending  and the Savannah River Site:  Attitude of hunters and fisherman.  Risk Anal. 17:313-320

Burger, J. 1997.  Methods for and approaches to evaluation: Susceptibility of ecological systems to hazardous chemicals.  Environ. Health Perspectives. 105:843-848.     

Burger, J.  1997. Vigilance behavior and chickens: differences among status and location.  Applied Animal Behav. 54:345 - 350.

Burger, J., and M. Gochfeld.  1997.  Risk, mercury levels and birds: Relating adverse laboratory effects to field biomonitoring.  Environ. Research. 75: 160 - 172.

Burger, J. , R. A. Kennamer, I. L. Brisbin Jr. and M. Gochfeld. 1997. Metal levels in Mourning Doves from South Carolina: potential hazards to Doves and hunters. Environ. Research. 75:173-186.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  1997. Age Differences in metals in the blood of   Herring (Larus argentis) and Franklin’s (Larus pipixan) gulls. Archiv. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 33: 463-440.

Burger, J. 1997. Historical basis for ecological risk assessment.  Annals N.Y. Academy of Sciences. 837:360-371.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1997. Paradigms for ecological risk assessment.  Annals N.Y. Academy of Sciences. 837:372-386.

Burger, J.  1997. Ecological effects and biomonitoring for mercury in tropical ecosystems. Water,  Air, & Soil Pollution. 97: 265-272.

Palestis B. and J. Burger. 1997. Recognition of nest predator species and individuals by Common Tern. Am. Zool. 37:31.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld 1998. Temporal Trends in Metal Levels in Eggs of the Endangered Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) in New York. Environ. Research 77:36-42.

Kennamer, R., I. L. Brisbin Jr., C.D. McCreedy, and J. Burger. 1998. Radiocesium in Mourning Doves foraging on the exposed lakebed of a contaminated reactor - cooling reservoir: risk to human consumers and temporal effects of the drawdown. J. Wild. Manage. 62(2):497-508.

Burger, J.  1998. Gender differences in attitudes about fish safety in a coastal estuary.  J. Environ. Health and Toxicol.  53:181-192.


Burger, J., J. Sanchez and M. Gochfeld. 1998.  Fishing, consumption, and risk perception in fisher-folk along an east coast estuary. Environ. Research. 77:25-35.        

Burger, J.  1998. Environmental attitudes and perceptions of future land use at the Savannah River site: Are there Racial Differences?  J. Toxicol. Environ. Health. 53:255-262.

Burger, J., J. Sanchez, J .W. Gibbons and M. Gochfeld.   1998. Gender differences in recreational use, environmental and perceptions of future land use at Savannah River Site. Environment and Behavior. 30:472-486.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 1998. Effects of Ecotourists on Birds at Loxahatchee Natural Wildlife Refuge.  Environ. Conserv. 25: 13-21.

Burger, J. and N. Tsipoura.  1998. Experimental oiling of Sanderlings (Calidris alba): behavior and weight changes.  Environ. Toxicol. Chemistry.  17: 1154-1158.                   

Gochfeld, M. and J. Burger.  1998. Apparent paralytic poisoning in captive Herring Gulls fed scallops.  Toxicon.  36:411-415.

Burger, J. and W. Gibbons.   1998. Trace elements in eggs and eggshells of slider turtles (Trachemys scripta) from the Savannah River site. Arch.  Environ. Cont. Tox. 34:382-386.           

Burger, J., R.A. Kennamer, I.L. Brisbin Jr. and M. Gochfeld. 1998. A Risk Assessment for Consuming Doves.  Risk Annal. 18:563-573.

Burger, J. 1998. Effects of Motorboats and Personal Watercraft on Flight Behavior over a Colony of Common Terns. Condor. 100:528-534.

Burger, J. 1998.  Effects of incubation temperature on behavior of hatchling Pine Snakes: implications for Survival.  Behavioral Ecol. and Sociobiology.  43:11-18.                        

Burger, J. 1998. Fishing and Risk Along the Savannah River: Possible Intervention. J.of Tox. And Envir. Health. 55:405-419.

Burger, J., C. Carruth-Hinchey, J. Ondroff, M. McMahon.  1998. Effects of Lead on Behavior, Growth, and Survival of Hatchling Slider Turtles.  J.of Tox. And Environ. Health, Part A, 55:495-502.

Sanchez, J. and J. Burger.  1998. Hunting and exposure: estimating risk and future use at nuclear production sites.  Risk: Environ. Health & Safety 9:109-118.


Burger, J. 1998. Effects of Lead on Sibling Recognition in Young Herring Gulls. Tox Sci. 43:155-160.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld. 1998.  The Tragedy of the Commons: 30 years later.  Environment. 40:(10) 4-13, 26-27.

Burger, J. 1998. Attitudes about Recreation, Environmental Problems and Estuarine Health along the Jersey Shore. Environ. Manage. 22:869-876.

Burger, J. 1998. Anti-predator behavior of hatchling pine snakes: effects of incubation temperature and simulated predators.  Anim. Behav. 56:547-553.

Palestis, B.G. and J. Burger.  1998. Evidence for social facilitation of preening in the Common Tern.           Anim. Behav. 56:1107-1111.                        

Burger, J. 1998. The Commons Revisited: An Americas Perspective. A symposium at the 10th General Assembly of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE), 1998. Environ Cons. 2 pages

Kennamer, R. A., I. L. Brisbin, Jr., C. D. McCreedy, and J. Burger.  1998.  Radiocesium in Mourning Doves foraging on the exposed lakebed of a contaminated reactor-cooling reservoir: risk to human consumers and temporal effects of the drawdown.  J. Wildl. Manage. 62:497-508.

 

Burger, J. and J. Snodgrass.  1998. Heavy metals in bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) tadpoles: effects of depuration before analysis.  Environ. Tox. Chem.  17:2203-2209.

Snodgrass, J. W., J. W. Ackerman, A. L. Bryan, Jr., And J. Burger.  1999. Influence of Hydroperiod, Isolation and Heterospecifics on the Distribution of Aquatic Salamanders (Siren and Amphiuma) Among Depression Wetlands. Copeia 1999 107-113.

Burger, J.  1999.  Ecological Risk Assessment at the Department of Energy: an Evolving Process.  J. Of Intl. Toxicol.  18:149-155.

Burger, J. 1999. Recreation, Consumption of Wild Game, Risk, and the Department of Energy Sites: Perceptions of People Attending the Lewiston (Idaho) "Roundup." J. Toxicol. Environ. Health. 56:221-234.

Ostrom, E., J. Burger, C. B. Field, R. B. Norgaard, D. Policansky, 1999. Revisiting the  Commons: Local Lessons, Global Challenges. Science. 284:278-282

Burger, J. and  M. Gochfeld. 1999.  Heavy Metals in Franklin=s Gull Tissues: Age and Tissue Differences. Environ Tox. And Chem 18:673-678               

van der Schalie, William H., H. S. Gardner Jr, J. A. Bantle, C. T. De Rosa, R. A . Finch, J. S. Reif, R. H. Reuter, L. C. Backer, J. Burger, L. C. Folmar,  W. S. Stokes. 1999Animals as Sentinels of Human Health Hazards of Environmental Chemicals. Environmental Health Perspectives 107:309-315.

Tsipoura, N. and  J. Burger, 1999. Shorebird Diet During Spring Migration Stop-Over on Delaware Bay. Condor. 101:635-644.

Burger, J. and J. Sanchez.  1999.  Perceptions of On-site Hunters: Environmental Concerns, Future Land Use, and Cleanup Options.  J. Toxicol. Environ. Health.  56:267-281.

Burger, J., J. Sanchez, J. W. Gibbons, T. Benson, J. Ondrof, R. Ramos, M. J. McMahon, K. Gains, C. Lord, M. Fulmer and M. Gochfeld.  1999. Attitudes and Perceptions About Ecological Resources and Hazards of People Living Around the Savannah River Site.  Enivon. Monit. Assess. 57: 195-211.

Burger, J., K. Kirk-Pflugh, L. Lurig, L.A. Von Hagen, and S. Von Hagen.  1999. Fishing in Urban New Jersey: II.  Ethnicity Affects Information Sources, Perception and ompliance.  Risk Anal.  19: 217-229.                   

Tsipoura, N. C. G. Scanes, and J. Burger.  1999. Corticosterone and Growth Hormone Levels in Shorebirds during Spring and Fall Migration Stop-over. Journal of Experimental Zoology. 284:645-651.          

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld. 1999. Interspecific and Locational Differences in Metal Levels in Four Species of Birds Near Sydney, Australia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment58: 105‑119.       

Burger, J. 1999. Risk and Recreation: Differences due to Gender, Age and Education. Risk: Health, Safety and Environment. 10:109-119.

Burger, J., D. E. Roush Jr., D. Wartenberg, and M. Gochfeld. 1999. Future Land Use and Concerns about the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: Perceptions and Concerns of Urban Dwellers. Environ. Management. 24:541-551.

Burger, J. J. Sanchez, M. McMahon, J. Leonard, C.G. Lord, R. Ramos, M. Gochfeld. 1999. Resources and Estuarine Health: Perceptions of Elected Officials and Recreational Fishers. J of Tox. & Environ. Health 58:245-260.

Pflugh, K.K.. L. Lurig, L. A. vonHagen, S. vonHagen and J. Burger. 1999. Urban angler's perception of risk from contaminated fish.  Science of the Total Environment. 228:203-218.

Burger, J, W. Stephens, C.S. Boring, M. Kuklinski, J. W. Gibbons and M.Gochfeld. 1999. Ethnicity and Risk: Fishing and Consumption in People Fishing along the Savannah River. Risk Anal.  19:427-438.

Palestis, B.G. and J. Burger.  1999. Individual Sibling Recognition in Experimental Broods of Common Tern Chicks. Animal Behavior 58:375-381.                

Hays, H., P. Lima, L. Monteiro, J. DiCostanzo, G. Cormons, I.C.T. Nisbet, J. Saliva, J. Spendelow, J. Burger, J. Pierce and M. Gochfeld.  1999. Wintering concentration of  Roseates and Common Terns in Bahia, Brazil. J. Field Ornithol. 70:455-464.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.1999. Role of Human Disturbance in Response Behavior of Laysan Albatrosses (Diomedea immutabilis). Bird Behavior. 13: 23-30.

Burger, J. 1999. American Indians, Hunting and Fishing Rates, Risk and the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory. Environ. Res. 80:317-329.

Johnson, K. P., J. Stout I. L. Brisin Jr., R. M. Zink, and J. Burger. 1999. Lack of Demonstratable Effects of Pollutants on Cyt b Sequences in Wood Ducks from a Contaminated Nuclear Reactor Cooling Pond, Environ. Research. 81:146-150.

Burger, J. 1999. Environmental Monitoring on Department of Energy Lands: the Need for a Holistic plan.  Strategic Environmental Management 1:351-367.

Burger, J, W. Stephens, C.S. Boring, M. Kuklinski, J. W. Gibbons and M. Gochfeld.1999. Factors in exposure assessment: Ethnic and social differences in fishing and consumption of fish caught along the Savannah River. Risk Analysis 19:3 427-438.

Hays, H., P. Lima, L. Monteiro, J. DiCostanzo, G. Cormons, I.C.T. Nisbet, J.E.Saliva, J. A. Spendalow, J. Burger, J. Pierce, and M. Gochfeld. 1999. A Nonbreeding Concentration of Roseate and Common Terns in Bahia, Brazil. Journal of Field Ornithology. 70: 4: 455-622.

Gochfeld M., D. J. Gochfeld, D. Minton, B. G. Murray Jr., P. Pyle, N. Seto, D. Smith and J. Burger.  1999. Metals in feathers of Bonin Petrel, Christmas Shearwater, Wedge-tailed Shearwater, and Red-tailed Tropicbird in the Hawaiian Islands, North Pacific. Environ Monit Assess. 59:343-358.

Gaines, K., C.G.Lord, C. Shane Boring, I. Lehr Brisbin, Jr., M. Gochfeld, and J. Burger. 2000.

Raccoons as Potential Vectors of Radionuclide Contamination to Human Food Chains from a Nuclear Industrial Site. J. of Wildlife Management. 64 (1) 199-208.

Burger, J. 2000.  A Comparison of On-site Hunters, Sportsmen, and the General Public Recreation and Future Land Preferences for the Savannah River Site. J. of Environmental Planning & Management.  43: 221-233.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2000. Metals in Albatross Feathers from Midway Atoll: Influence of  Species, Age, and Nest Location. Environ Research 82:207-221.     

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2000. Metals in Laysan Albatross from Midway Atoll. ArchEnviron. Contam. Toxicol. 38:254-259.           

Solitare, L., K. Lowrie, M. Frisch, M. Greenberg, C. Noah, and J. Burger 2000. Enhanced Recreational Opportunities at U.S. DOE Sites: Economic Evaluation of an Alternative Land-Use Scenario at the Savannah River Site. Federal Facilities Environmental Journal. 10:51-72.

Snodgrass, J. W., C. H. Jagoe, A. L. Bryan Jr., H. A. Brant, and J. Burger. 2000.  Effects of trophic status, and wetland morphology, hydroperiod and water chemistry on mercury concentrations in fish.  Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 57:171-180.

Snodgrass, J. W., M. J. Komoroski, A. L, Bryan, Jr. and J. Burger. 2000. Relationships among Isolated Wetland Size, Hydroperiod, and Amphibian Species Richness: Implications for Wetland Regulations. Conservation Biology, 14:414-419.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld, A. A. Rooney, E.F. Orlando, A, R. Woodward, L.J. Guillette, Jr. 2000. Metals and Metalloids in Tissues of American Alligators in Three Florida Lakes. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 38: 501-508.

Burger, J., G. E. Woolfenden, and M. Gochfeld. 2000. Metal Concentrations in the Eggs of Endangered Florida Scrub-Jays from Central Florida. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 37: 385-388.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld. 2000. Effects of Lead on Birds(Laridae): A review of Laboratory and Field Studies. J. of Tox and Env Health, part B. 3:59-78.

Burger, J., J. Leonard. 2000. Conflict Resolution in Coastal Waters: the Case of Personal Watercraft. Marine Policy, 24: 61-67.

Burger, J., D. E. Roush Jr., J. Sanchez, J. Ondrof, R. Ramos, M. J. McMahon, and M. Gochfeld.  2000. Attitudes and Perceptions about Ecological Resources, Hazards, and Future Land Use of People Living near the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory. Environm. Monit. Assess. 60:145-161.

Dey, P.M., M. Gochfeld, K.R. Reul, and J. Burger. 2000. Developmental Lead Exposure Disturbs Expression of Synaptic Neural Cell Adhesion Molecules in Herring Gull Brains.  J. of Tox. 146: 137-147.        

Burger, J., D. Roush, R. Ramos II, and M. Gochfeld. 2000. Risk perception, land use, and the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory: attitudes of the Shoshone-Bannock and other American Indians.  Environ. Res. A83: 298-310.                     

Burger, J. Consumption Advisories and Compliance: the Fishing Public and the Deamplification of Risk. 2000.  Environmental Planning and Management 43:471- 488.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld. 2000. Metal Levels in Feathers of 12 Species of Seabirds from Midway Atoll in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Science of Total Environ. 257:37-52.         

Snodgrass, J. W., A. L. Bryan Jr., and J. Burger.  2000.  Development of Expectations of Larval Amphibian Assemblage Structure in Southeastern Depression Wetlands.  Ecological Applications. 10(4):1219-1229.

Burger, J., C. Safina, and M. Gochfeld. 2000. Factors affecting vigilance in Springbok: importance of vegetative cover, location in herd, and herd size. Acta ethol 2:97-104.

Burger, J. C. D. Trivedi, and M. Gochfeld.  2000. Metals in Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls from the New York Bight: the role of salt gland in excretion.  Environmental Monit. Assess.64:569-581.               

Burger, J. (2000). Contaminated Department of Energy Facilities and Ecosystems: Weighing the Ecological Risks. J. of Tox and Environ Health, Part A, 61:141-154.          

Burger, J., R.T. Zappalorti, and M. Gochfeld. (2000). The Defensive Behaviors of Pine Snakes (Pituophis Melanoleucus) and Black Racers (Coluber Constrictor) to Disturbance During Hibernation. Herp. Natural History. 7:59-66.                                  

Burger, J. and J. W. Snodgrass. 2000. Oral deformities in several species of frogs from wetlands on the Savannah River Site.  Environ. Chem. Toxicol. 19:2519-2524.

Burger, J. 2000. Integrating Environmental Restoration and Ecological Restoration: Long-term Stewardship at the Department of Energy. Environmental Management. 26:469-478.

Burger, J. 2000. Recreation and Risk Around Los Alamos: Are Hispanics More at Risk? Journal of Tox and Environ Health. 61:265:280.


Burger, J., C. G. Lord, L. McGrath, K. F. Gaines, I. L. Brisbin Jr., M. Gochfeld, and E. J Yurkow.  2000. Metals and metallothionein in the liver of raccoons: utility for environmental assessment and monitoring.  J. Toxicol. Environ. Health. 60:243-261.

Goldstein, B.D., S. Erdal,  J. Burger, E. Faustman, B. Friedlander, M. Greenberg,  T. Leschine,  C. Powers, L. Waishwell, B. Williams. 2000. Stakeholder Participation: Experience From The CRESP Program. Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology.  2:103-111.

Burger, J. 2000. Integrating long-term avian studies with planning and adaptive management: Department of Energy Lands as a Case Study  Studies in Avian Biology, 21:115-121.

Snodgrass, J. W., A. L. Bryan, Jr., And J. Burger.  2000. Development of Expectations of Larval Amphibian Assemblage Structure in Southeastern Depression Wetlands. Ecological Applications. 10: 1219-1229.

Burger, J. T. Shukla, C. Dixon, S. Shukla, M.J. McMahon, R. Ramos, and M. Gochfeld. 2000. Metals in Feathers of Sooty Tern, White Tern, Gray-backed Tern, and Brown Noddy from Islands in the North Pacific. Environmental Monit and assesmnt. 71:71-89.

Burger, J. Landscapes, tourism, and conservation. 2000.  Science for Total Environ. 249:39-49.

Stern, A. H., M. Gochfeld, C. Weisel, J. Burger. 2001. Mercury and Methylmercury Exposure in the New Jersey Pregnant Population. Arch of Environ Health. 56(1):4-10.

Burger, J., L. Waishwell, 2001. Are We Reaching the Target Audience? Evaluation of  a Fish Fact Sheet. Sci of the Total Environ. 277:77-86.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2001. On developing bioindicators for human and ecological health.  Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 66:23-46.

Burger, J., and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Smooth-billed ani (Crotophaga ani) predation on butterfies in Mato Grosso, Brazil: risk decrease with increased group size. Behav. Eco. And SocioBio. 49:482-492.

Burger, J., and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Metal levels in feathers of Cormorants, Flamingos and Gulls from the coast of Namibia in Souther Africa. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 69:195-203.

Burger, J. 2001. Visibilibity, group size, vigilance, and drinking behavior in coati (Nausa narica)and white-faced capuchins (Cebus capuncinus): experimental evidence. Acta ethol. 3:111-119

Burger, J., J. Sanchez, D. Roush, and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Risk Perception and Future Land Use Preferences: A Comparison of Attitudes about Hanford Site and Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory. J. of Environ Management. 61:265-280.

Burger, J. 2001. Stewardship and Future Land Use at a Department of Energy Site: Does self-interest Determine Ratings? J. of Tox and Environ Health. 63:383-395.

Palestis, B., and J. Burger. 2001. The Effect of Siblings on Nest Site Homing by Common Tern Chicks: A Benefit of Kin Selection. Waterbirds. 24:(2)175-181.

Burger, J., and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Stewardship and the US Department of Energy: Encompassing Ecosystem Protection. J. of Envoron Planning and Mang. 44:437-454.

Burger, J. and J. Snodgras. 2001. Metal Levels in Southern Leopard Frogs from the Savannah River Site: Location and Body Compartments Effects. Environ Reserch. 86: 157-166.

Burger, J. 2001. Landfills, Nocturnal Foraging, and Risk to Aircraft. J of Tox and Environ Health. 64: 273-290.

Burger, J., K. F. Gaines, J. D. Peles, W. L. Stevens, Jr., C. Shane Boring, I.L. Brisbin, Jr., J. Snodgrass, A. L. Bryan, Jr., M. H. Smith, and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Radiocesium in Fish from the Savannah River and Steel Creek: Potential Food Chain Exposure to the Public. Risk Analysis. 21:545-559.

Burger, J., K.F. Gaines, C. S. Boring, W. L. Stevens, Jr.,  J. Snodgrass, and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Mercury and Selenium in Fish from the Savannah River: Species, Trophic Level, and Location Differences. Environ. Research Section. 87: 108-118.     

Burger, J., C. D. Jenkins, Jr., F. Lesser and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Status and Trends of Colonially -Nesting Birds in Barnegat Bay. J. of Coastal Research. 32:197-211.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.2001. Effect of Human Presence on Foraging Behavior of Sandhill Cranes  (Grus canadensis) in Nebraska. Bird Behavior. 14:81-87.

Palestis, B and J. Burger. 2001. Development of Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) Sibling Recognition in the Field. Bird Behavior. 14(2):75-80.

Burger, J., J, Hunter, and K. Cooper. Winter 2001. Using Intergrated Food-Web and Population-Based Models for Environmental Monitoring, Remediation Decisions and Long-Term Planning. Remediation. 12:87-102.

Burger, J. K.F. Gaines, C. G. Lord, I.L. Brisbin, Jr.,S. Shukla, and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Metal Levels in Raccoon Tissues: Differences on and off the Department of Energy=s Savannah River Site in South Carolina. Environ monit and Assessment. 74:67-84.               

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld, C. W. Powers, L. Waishwell, C. Warren, and B. D. Goldstein. 2001. Science, policy, stakeholders, and fish consumption advisories: developing a fish fact sheet for the Savannah River.  Environ. Manage. 27:4:501-514.

Burger, J. K. F. Gaines, and M. Gochfeld. 2001. Ethnic Differences in Risk from Mercury among Savannah River Fisherman. Risk Analysis. 21:533- 544.

Burger, J. The Behavioral response of Basking Northern Water (Nerodia sipedon) and Easter garter (Thamnophis sirtalis) snakes to pedestrians in a New Jersey Park. 2001. Urban Ecosystems. 5:119-129.

Bartell, S. M., K. R. Campbell, C. J. Lewis, and J. Burger. Assessing ecological risks at U.S. 2002. Department of Energy facilities using methods borrowed from landscape ecology and habitat suitability analysis. I. Analysis of historical aerial photography and maps. Int. J. Global Environ Issues. 2:15-51.

Bartell, S. M., K. R. Campbell, and J. Burger. 2002. Assessing ecological risks at U.S. Department of Energy facilities using methods borrowed from landscape ecology and habitat suitability analysis. II. Adapting Habitat Suitability Index models and landscape-scale ecological models for use in ecological risk assessment. Int. J. Global Environ Issues. 52-77.

Burger, J., S. Boring, C. Dixon, C. Lord, M. McMahon, R. Ramos, S. Shukla, C. Jeitner, and M. Gochfeld. 2002.  Exposure of South Carolinians to commercial meats and fish within their meat and fish diet.  Science of Total Environ. 287:71-81.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld.  2002. The Role of Wild Game in the Diet of Recreationists in South Carolina.  J. of Environ. Planning and Managmnt. 45:103-128.

Burger, J. 2002. Metals in Tissues of Diamondback Terrapin from New Jersey. Environ. Monit. and Assesmnt. 77:255-263.

Burger, J., K. F. Gaines, C. S. Boring, W. L. Stephens, J. Snodgrass, C. Dixon, M.McMahon, S. Shukla, T. Shukla, and M. Gochfeld. 2002. Metal Levels in Fish from the Savannah River: Potential Hazards to Fish and Other Receptors. Environ. Research. 89:85-97.

Gaines, K. F., C. S. Romanek, C. S. Boring, C.G. Lord, M. Gochfeld, and J. Burger. 2002."Using raccoons as an indicator species for metal accumulation across trophic levels: a stable isotope approach." The Journal of Wildlife Management. 66(3):808-818.


Burger, J. 2002. Food Chain Differences Affect Heavy Metals in Bird Eggs in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey.Environmental Research. 90:33-39.

Burger, J. 2002. Effects of Motorboats and Personal Watercraft on Nesting Terns: Conflict Resolution and the Need for Vigilance. J. of Coastal Research. 37: 7-17.

Burger, J. 2002. Consumption Patterns and Why People Fish. Environ Research. 90:125-135.

Lord, C. G.,  K. F. Gaines, C. S. Boring, I. L. Brisbin, Jr., M. Gochfeld,  J. Burger. 2002.

Raccoon (Procyon lotor) as a Bioindicator of Mercury Contamination at the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site. Arch. Environ. Contain. Toxicol. 43:356‑363.

Burger, J., C. Dixon, T. Shukla, N. Tsipoura, M. Gochfeld. 2002 Metal Levels in horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) from Maine to Florida. Environmental Research. 90:227-236.

Nisbet, I., J. P. Montoya, J. Burger, J. J. Hatch. 2002. Use of stable isotopes to investigate individual differences in diets and mercury exposures among common terns Sterna hirundo in breeding and wintering grounds. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 242:267-274.

Campbell, K.,  R..J. Dickey, R. Sexton, and J. Burger. 2002. Fishing along the Clinch River Arm of Watts Bar Reservoir Adjacent to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Reservation, Tennessee: Behavior , Knowledge, and Risk Perception. The Science of the Total Environment. 299:145-161.

Burger, J. 2002. Commentary: The Search for Mechanisms for Group Size Effects on Vigilance. Behavioural Processes.  1218 1-2.

Greenberg, M., J. Burger, C. Powers, T. Leschine, K. Lowrie, B. Friedlander, E. Faustman, W. Griffith, D. Kosson. 2002. Choosing Remediation and Waste Management Options at Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Sites. Remediation. 13:39-58.

Burger, J.  2002. Incorporating Ecology and Ecological Risk into Long-Term Stewardship on Contaminated Sites.  Remediation.13:107-119.

Burger, J., W. Arizabal, and M. Gochfeld. 2002. Nesting Behavior of a Gladiator Frog Hyla boans in Peru. Journal of Herp. 36: 640-648.

Burger, J.  2002. Daily Consumption of Wild Fish and Game: Exposures of High End Recreationalists. International J. of Environ Health Research. 12:343-254.

Burger, J. 2003. Assessing Perceptions about Ecosystems Health and Restoration Options in Three East Coast Estuaries. Environ. Monitoring and Assessment. 83: 145-162.


Burger, J. 2003. Consistency among Methods of Assessing Concerns about the Los Alamos National Laboratory. J. of Tox and Environ Health. 66: 199-210.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2003. Lead in Young Herring Gulls: Paradoxical effects of exercise on Tissue Concentrations. J. of Tox and Environ Health. 66:181-197.

Burger, J. C. Dixon, T. Shukla, N. Tsipoura, H. Jensen, M. Fitzgerald, R. Ramos, and M. Gochfeld. 2003. Metal Levels in horseshoe crabs from Delaware Bay. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 44:36-42.

Puncheon, T., K. F. Gaines, P.M. Bertch and J. Burger. 2003. Bioavailability of Uranium and Nickel to Vegetation in a Contaminated Riparian Ecosystem. Eviron tox. And Chem. 22:5:1146-1154.

Burger, J.  2003. The Search for Mechanisms for Group Size Effects on Vigilance. Behavioural Processes. 63:3:125-126.

McDermott, M. H., C. Chess, M. Perez-Lugo, K.K.Pflugh, E. Bochenek, and J. Burger. 2003.

Communicating a Complex Message to the Population Most at Risk: An Outreach Strategy for Fish Consumption Advisories. Applied Environmental Education and                        Communication. 2:39-48.

 

Burger, J., C. Dixon, C. S. Boring, and M. Gochfeld. 2003. Effect of Deep-Frying Fish on Risk from Mercury. J. of Tox and Environ. Health. 66:817-828.

Burger, J. B.B. Johnson, S. Shukla, and M. Gochfeld. 2003. Perceptions of Recreational Fishing Boat Captains: Knowledge and Effects of Fish Consumption Advisories. Risk Analysis. 23:2:369-377.

Punshon, T., K. F. Gaines, P.M. Bertsch, and J. Burger. 2003. Bioavailability of Uranium and Nickel to Vegetation in a Contaminated Riparian Ecosystem. Environmental Tox and Chemistry. 22:5:1146-1154.

Burger, J. Personal Watercraft and Boats: Coastal Conflicts with Common Terns. 2003. Lake and Reservoir Management. 19:1:26-34.

Burger, J., J. Fleischer, and M. Gochfeld. 2003. Fish, shellfish, and meat meals of the public in Singapore. Environmental Research 92:3:254-261.

Burger, J. M. H. McDermott, C. Chess, E. Bochenek, M. Perez-Lugo, and K. K. Phlugh. 2003. Evaluating Risk Communication about Fish Consumption Advisories: Efficacy of a Brochure versus a Classroom Lesson in Spanish and English. Risk Analysis. 23:4:791‑803.    

Burger, J., T. M. Leschine, M. Greenburg, J. R. Karr, M. Gochfeld, and C. Powers. 2003. Shifting Priorities at the Department of Energy=s Bomb Factories - Protecting Human and Ecological Health.  Environmental Management. 31:2:157-167.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld. 2003. Spatial and Temporal patterns in Metal Levels in Eggs of Common Terns (Sterna hirundo) in New Jersey. The Science of the Total Environment. 331:91-100.

Burger, J. 2003. Perceptions about Environmental Use and Future Restoration of an Urban  Estuary. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 46:3:399-416.

Burger, J., F. Diaz-Barriga, E. Marafante, J. Pounds and M. Robson.. 2003. Methodologies to Examine the Importance of Host Factors in Bioavailability of Metals. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 56:1:20-31.

Peakall, D.,  and J. Burger.  2003. Methodologies for Assessing Exposure to Metals: Speciation, Bioavailability of Metals, and Ecological Host Factors. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 56:1:110-121.

Burger, J.; J. Fleischer, C. Jeitner,and M. Gochfeld.2003.  Environmental Concerns and Diet in Singapore. Journal of Toxicology & Environmental Health: Part A. 66:15:1405-1419 .

Burger, J. 2003.  Vigilance and Escape Behavior in Marine Toad Tadpoles in Peru. Herpetological Natural History. 9:1:63-68.

Burger, J., O. Myers; C. S. Boring; C. Dixon; J. C. Jeitner; J. Leonard; C. Lord; M. Mcmahon; R. Ramos; S. Shukla; M. Gochfeld. 2003. Perceptual Indicators of Environmental Health, Future Land Use, and Stewardship.  Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 89(3): 285-303.

Campbell, K.R., S.M. Bartell, C.M. Krohn, and J. Burger. 2003. A comparison of landscape structure inside and outside the gates: analysis of the regional landscapes of four US Department of Energy facilities using US Geological Survey quadrangle maps and FRAGSTATS. International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management. 3(3/4):219-277.

M. Greenberg, K. T. Miller, K. Lowrie, M. A. Carletta, and J. Burger. 2003. An Ecologically Oriented Database to Guide Remediation and Reuse of Contaminated Sites. Remediation. 69-83.

Hunter, John G.; Burger, J.; Cooper, K.R. 2003. Use of an Integrated Mercury Food Web Model for Ecological Risk Assessment. Journal of Environmental Science & Health, Part A -- Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering, 38:71201-1215.

Burger, J., E. F. Orlando; M. Gochfeld; G. A. Binczik; L. J. Guillette Jr. 2004. Metal Level in Tissues of Florida Gar from Lake Okeechobee. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 90:187-201.

Burger, J. 2004. Assessment Methods for concerns about Contaminated Sites.  J. of Tox and Environ. Health. 67:31-42.

Punshon, T., B. P. Jackson, P.M. Bertsch and J. Burger. 2004. Mass loading of nickel and uranium on plant surfaces: Application of LA-ICP-MS. Journal of Environmental Monitoring. 6:153-159.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld. 2004.  Effects of Lead and Exercise on Endurance and Learning in Young Herring Gulls. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 57:136-144.

Burger, J. 2004. Recreational Rates and Future Land Use Preferences for Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Facility. Journal of Environmental Planning & Management. 46:  6 857-874.

Burger, J., Campbell, Kym Rouse, Campbell, Todd S. 2004: Gender and Spatial Patterns in Metal Concentrations in Brown Anoles (Anolis Sagrei) in Southern Florida, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 23:3:712B718.

Burger, J., Powers, C., Greenberg, M., Gochfeld, M. 2004.  The Role of Risk and Future Land Use in Cleanup Decisions at the Department of Energy. Risk Analysis. 24:6:1539-1549

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld. 2004. Metal levels in eggs of common terns (Sterna hirundo) in New Jersey: temporal trends from 1971 to 2002. Environmental Research.  94:3:336-343.

Burger, J. 2004.  Study of the future land use of a contaminated site: Preferences versus potential use. Remediation Journal.14: 4:97-110.

Snodgrass, J. W., W. A. Hopkins, J. Broughton, D. Gwinn, J. A. Baionno and J. Burger. 2004.  Species-specific Responses of Developing Anurans to Coal Combustion Wastes. Aquatic Toxicology. 66:2:171-182.

Burger, J., Campbell, Kym Rouse, Campbell, Todd S. 2004: Gender and spatial patterns in metal concentrations in brown anoles (Anolis Sagrei) in Southern Florida, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 23:3:712B718.

Burger, J., R. Bowman, G. E. Woolfenden, M. Gochfeld. 2004. Metal and metalloid concentration in the eggs of threatened Florida scrub-jays in suburban habitat from south-central Florida. Science of the Total Environment. 328:185-193.

Burger, J. 2004.  Recreational rates and future land-use preferences for four Department of Energy sites: consistency despite demographic and geographical differences. Environmental Research. 95:2:215-223 .

Burger, J., O. Myers, C. S. Boring, C. Dixon, C. Lord, R. Ramos, S. Shukla and M. Gochfeld. 2004. Perceptions of general environmental problems, willingness to expend federal funds on these problems, and concerns regarding the Los Alamos national laboratory: Hispanics are more concerned than Whites Environmental Research. 95:2:174-183.

Burger, J. , C. Jeitner, H. Jensen, M. Fitzgerald, S. Carlucci, S. Shukla, S. Burke, R. Ramos, and M. Gochfeld. 2004. Habitat use in basking Northern water (Nerodia sipedon) and Eastern garter (Thamnophis sirtalis) snakes in urban New Jersey. Urban Ecosystems.7:17‑27.            

Burger, J.,and  K R. Campbell. 2004.  Species Differences in Contaminants in Fish on and Adjacent to the Oak Ridge Reservation, Tennessee. Environmental Research. 96:145-155.           

Burger, J., and  M. Gochfeld. 2004. Mercury in canned tuna: white versus light and temporal variation. Environmental Research. 96:239-249.

Burger, J. 2004. Study of the Future Land Use of a Contaminated Site: Preferences versus Potential Use. Remediation. Autumn 2004:  97-110.

Burger, J. A. H. Stern, C. Dixon, C. Jeitner, S. Shukla, S. Burke and M. Gochfeld. 2004.  Fish availability in supermarkets & fish markets in New Jersey. Science of The Total Environment. 333:1-3:89-97.                        

 

Carletta, M.A., K.Lowrie, K.T.Miller, M.Greenberg and J. Burger.  2004.  Guidance for determining the best disposition of large tracts of decommissioned land. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 47:2:243-268.

Burger, J. 2004. Fish Consumption Advisories: Knowledge, Compliance and Why People Fish in an Urban Estuary. J. of Risk Research. 7 (5) 463-479.

Burger, J, M. Greenberg, C.W. Powers, and M. Gochfeld. 2004.  Reducing the Footprint of Contaminated Lands:  US Department of Energy Sites as a Case Study.  Risk Management 6(4):  41-63.

Burger, J., M.A. Carletta, K.Lowrie, K.T. Miller, and M. Greenberg.  2004.  Assessing Ecological Resources for Remediation and Future Land Uses on Contaminated Lands.  Environmental Management. 34 (1) 1-10.

Burger, J., 2004. Assessment Methods for Concerns about Contaminated Sites. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A. 67:31B42, 2004

Burger J, KR. Campbell. 2004. Differences in contaminants in fish on and adjacent to the Oak Ridge Reservation, Tennessee. Environ Res.96:(2):145-55.

Burger, J., C. Jeitner, K.Clark, and L. Niles. 2004.  The effect of human activities on migrant shorebirds: Successful adaptive management.  Environmental Conservation, 31:4:283-288.

Burger, J. (2004). Oil Spills. Encyclopedia of World Environmental History, 3, 965-968.

Campbell KR, T.S. Campbell, J. Burger. 2005. Heavy metal concentrations in northern water snakes (Nerodia sipedon) from East Fork Poplar Creek and the Little River, East Tennessee, USA.Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 49(2):239-48.

Burger, J.  2005.  Assessing Environmental Attitudes and Concerns About a Contaminated Site in a Densely Populated Suburban Environment.  Environmental Mon and Assess. 101:147-165.

Chess, C, J. Burger, and M.H. McDermott.  2005. Policy Review and Essays - Speaking Like a State:  Environmental Justice and Fish Consumption Advisories.  Society and Nat Res. 18:267-278.

Burger, J.  A. Stern and M. Gochfeld.  2005.  Mercury in Commercial Fish:  Optimizing Individual Choices to Reduce Risk.  .Environmental Health Perspectives 113 (3) 266-271.

Burger, J.  2005.  Fishing, fish consumption, and knowledge about advisories in college students and others in central New Jersey.  Environmental Research 98:  268-275.

Punshon, T., B.P. Jackson, A.Lanzirotti, W.A Hopkins, P.M. Bertsch, and J. Burger. 2005.    Application of Synchrotron X-Ray Microbeam Spectroscopy to the Determination of Metal Distribution and Speciation in Biological Tissues.  Spectroscopy Letters.  38: 343-363.

Punshon, T, A. Lanzirotti, S. Harper, P. Bertsch and J. Burger.  2005.  Distribution and Speciation of Metals in Annual Rings of Black Willow.  J. Environ. Qual. 34:1165-1173.

Kennamer, RA; J. Stout, B. Jackson, S. Colwell, I.L. Brisbin Jr., R.A. and J. Burger.  2005.  Mercury patterns in World Duck eggs from a contaminated reservoir of the Savannah River Site.  Environ. Toxicol. and Chem.  Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 24:7 1793-1800.

Burger, J and M. Gochfeld.  2005.  Nesting behavior and nest site selection in monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) in the Pantanal of Brazil  Acta Ethol 15:23-34.

Burger, J and M. Gochfeld.  2005.  Heavy metals in commercial fish in New Jersey. Environmental Research, 99:3:403-412.

Wintermyer, M.,  A. Skaidas, A. Roy, Y. Yang, P. Georgapoulos, J. Burger and K. Cooper.  2005. The development of a physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model using the distribution of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin in the tissues of the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) Marine Environmental Research. 60:2:133-152.

Burger, J and M. Gochfeld.  2005.  Effects of Lead on Learning in Herring Gulls: An Avian Wildlife Model for Neurobehavioral Deficits. NeuroToxicology. 26:4:615-624.

Burger, J., M.Gochfeld,  D. Kosson, C. W. Powers, B. Friedlander, J.Eichelberger, D.Barnes, L. K. Duffy, S. C. Jewett, and C. D. Volz. 2005.Science, Policy, and Stakeholders: Developing a Consensus Science Plan for Amchitka Island, Aleutians, Alaska. Environmental Management.35:5:557-568. 

Mayer H.J., M.R. Greenberg, J. Burger, M. Gochfield, C. Powers, D. Kosson, R. Keren, C. Danis, V. Vyas .2005. Using integrated geospatial mapping and conceptual site models to guide risk-based environmental clean-up decisions. Risk Anal. 25(2):429-46.      

Gochfeld, M. and Burger, J. 2005.  Good Fish/badfish: A Composite Benefit-Risk by Dose Curve. Neurotoxicology. 26:511-520.

Burger, J., Campbell, K.R., Campbell, T.S., Shukla, T., Jeitner, C. Gochfeld, M. 2005.  Use of Skin and Blood as Nonlethal Indicators of Heavy Metal Contamination in Northern Water Snakes (Nerodia sipeon). Arch. Env. Contam. Tox. 49 (2):232-238.

Burger, J., Campbell K. M., Campbell, T.S., Shukla, T., Dixon, C. and M. Gochfeld. 2005.  Use of Central Stonerollers (Cyprinidae: Campostoma anomalum) from Tennessee as a Bioindicator of Metal Contamination.  Environ. Monit. Assess. 110:171-184.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2005. The Peconic River: Concerns Associated with Different Risk Evaluations for Fish Consumption. J. Environ. Planning Manage. 48:789-808.

Greenberg, M., Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Kosson, D., Lowrie, K., Mayer, H., Powers, C., Volz, C., Vikram, V. 2005. End State Land Uses, Sustainably Protective Systems, and Risk  Management: A Challenge for Remediation and Multi-Generational Stewardship,   Remediation, 16(1), 2005, 91-105.

Burger, J. 2005. Use of Ecological Risk Data in the Development of Visions, Conceptual Site  Models and Maps for Department of Energy Lands: Ensuring Sustainability of Protecting Human and Ecological Health. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 48(5): 691-707.

Burger, J., Murray, S., Gaines, K.F., Novak, J.M., Punshon, T., Dixon, C., and M. Gochfeld. 2006. Element Levels in Snakes in South Carolina: Differences Between a Control Site and Exposed Site on the Savannah River Site.  Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 112:35-52.

Burger J, Eichhorst B. Heavy metals and selenium in grebe eggs from Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge in northern Minnesota. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 2005 Aug;107 (1-3):285-95.

Burger, J., M. Gochfeld, S. Burke, C.W. Jeitner, S. Jewett, D. Snigaroff, R. Snigaroff, T. Stamm, S. Harper, M. Hoberg et al. Do scientists and fishermen collect the same size fish? Possible implications for exposure assessment. Environmental Research, 101(1), 34-41.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2006. A framework and information needs for the management of the risks from consumption of self-caught fish.  Environmental Research 101, 275-285.

Burger, J. 2006. Bioindicators: A Review of Their Use in the Environmental Literature 1970-2005. Environmental Bioindicators, 1:136-144.

Burger, J. 2006. Bioindicators: Types, Development, and Use in Ecological Assessment and Research. Environmental Bioindicators, 1: 22-39.

Burger, J., H.J. Mayer, M. Greenberg, C. Powers, C.D. Volz, M. Gochfield. 2006. Conceptual Site Models as a Tool in Evaluating Ecological Health: The Case of the Department of Energy’s Amchitka Island Nuclear Test Site. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 69: 1217-1238.

Jewett, S., Hoberg, M., Chenelot, H., Harper, S., Burger, J., Gochfield, M. Scuba Techniques Used In Risk Assessment of Possible Nuclear Leakage Around Amchitka Island, Alaska. Diving For Science 2005 Proceedings of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences 24th Annual Symposium, 143-156.

Burger, J. and Greenberg, Michael. 2006. Ethnic differences in ecological concerns: Spanish-speaking Hispanics are more concerned than others. Environmental Research, 102: 36-45.

Burger, J., Jewett, S., Gochfeld, M., Hoberg, M., Harper, S., Chenelot, H., Jeitner, C. and S. Burke 2006.  The use of biota sampling for environmental contaminant analysis for characterization of benthic communities in the Aleutians.  Sci. Tot. Env., 369: 393-402.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Jewett, S. 2006. Selecting Species for Marine Assessment of Radionuclides around Amchitka: Planning for Diverse Goals and Interests. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 123:371-391.

Burger, J. and Gochfeld, M. 2006 Locational differences in heavy metals and metalloids in Pacific Blue Mussels Mytilus [edulis] trossulus from Adak Island in the Aleutian Chain, Alaska. Science of the Total Environment 368:937-950.

Burger, J. and Gochfeld, M. 2006. Mercury in fish available in supermarkets in Illinois: Are there regional differences. Science of the Total Environment 367:1010-1016.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Kosson, D., Powers, C., Jewett, S., Friedlander, B., Chenelot, H., Volz, C,, Jeitner, C. 2006. Radionuclides in Marine Macroalgae from Amchitka and Kiska Islands in the Aleutians: Establishing a Baseline for Future Biomonitoring. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity 91:27-40.

Burger, J. 2006. Raccoons as Bioindicators. Environmental Bioindicators, 1: 16-18.

Gochfeld, M., Volz, Conrad D., Burger, J., Jewett, S., Powers, Charles W., Friedlander, B. 2006. Developing a Health and Safety Plan for Hazardous Field Work in Remote Areas. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 3, 671-683.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Powers, C.W. 2007. Integrating long-term stewardship goals into the remediation process: Natural resource damages and the Department of Energy. Journal of Environmental Management, 82, 189-199.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Jeitner, C., Burke, S., Stamm, T. 2007. Metal levels in flathead sole (Hippoglossoides elassodon) and great sculpin (Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus) from Adak Island, Alaska: Potential risk to predators and fishermen. Environmental Research, 103: 62-69.

Burger, J. 2007. A Framework for Analysis of Contamination on Human and Ecological Receptors at DOE Hazardous Waste Site Buffer Lands. Remediation, 71-96.

Burger, J. 2007. The behavioral response of emerging pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus) to people: implications for survival and protection. Urban Ecosystems, 10, 193-201.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M. 2007. Responses of Emperor Penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) to encounters with ecotourists while commuting to and from their breeding colony. Polar Biology, 30(10), 1303-1313.

Greenberg, M., Lowrie, K., Burger, J., Powers, C., Gochfeld, M., Mayer, H. 2007. Preferences for Alternative Risk Management Policies at the United States Major Nuclear Weapons Legacy Sites. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 50(2), 187-209.

Burger, J. 2007. A framework and methods for incorporating gender-related issues in wildlife risk assessment: Gender-related differences in metal levels and other contaminants as a case study. Environmental Research, 104, 153-162.

Burger, J., Fossi, C., McClellan-Green, P., Orlando, E.F. 2007. Methodologies, bioindicators, and biomarkers for assessing gender-related differences in wildlife exposed to environmental chemicals. Environmental Research, 104, 135-152.

Burger, J. 2007. A Model for Selecting Bioindicators to Monitor Radionuclide Concentrations Using Amchitka Island in the Aleutians as a Case Study. Environmental Research, 105, 316-323.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M. 2007. Risk to consumers from Mercury in Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) from the Aleutians: Age and size effects. Environmental Research, 105, 276-284.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Kosson, D., Powers, C.W., Friedlander, B., Stabin, M., Favret, D., Jewett, S., Snigaroff, D., Snigaroff, R., Stamm, T., Weston, J., Jeitner, C., Volz, C. 2007. Radionuclides in Marine Fishes and Birds from Amchitka and Kiska Islands in the Aleutians: Establishing a Baseline. Health Physics, 92(3), 265-279.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M. 2007. Metals and radionuclides in birds and eggs from Amchitka and Kiska Islands in the Bering Sea/Pacific Ocean ecosystem. Environmental Monitoring Assessment, 127, 105-117.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Jewett, S.C. 2007. Radionuclides in Benthic Invertebrates from Amchitka and Kiska Islands in the Aleutian Chain, Alaska. Environmental Monitoring Assessment, 128(1-3), 329-341.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Jeitner, C., Burke, S., Stamm, T., Snigaroff, R., Snigaroff, D., Patrick, R., Weston, J. 2007. Mercury levels and potential risk from subsistence foods from the Aleutians. Science of the Total Environment, 384, 93-105.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Jeitner, C., Gray, M., Shukla, T., Shukla, S., Burke, S. 2007. Kelp as a Bioindicator: Does it Matter Which Part of 5 M Long Plant is Used for Metal Analysis? Environmental Monitoring Assessment, 128, 311-321.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Kosson, D.S., Powers, C.W. 2007. A biomonitoring plan for assessing potential radionuclide exposure using Amchitka Island in the Aleutian chain of Alaska as a case study. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 98, 315-328.

Burger, J. 2007. The Effect on Ecological Systems of Remediation to Protect Human Health. American Journal of Public Health, 97(9), 1572-1578.

Burger, J., and Eichhorst, B. 2007. Heavey Metals and Selenium in Grebe Feathers from Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge in Northern Minnesota. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 53(3), 442-449.

Greenberg, M., Lowrie, K., Burger, J., Powers, C., Gochfeld, M., Mayer, H. 2007. Nuclear Waste and Public Worries: Public Perceptions of the United States’ Major Nuclear Weapons Legacy Sites. Human Ecology Review, 14(1), 1-12.

Burger, J., Zappalorti, R.T., Gochfeld, M., and DeVito, E. 2007. Effects of off-road vehicles on reproductive success of pine snakes (Pituophus Melanoleucus) in the New Jersey pinelands. Urban Ecosystems, 10, 275-284.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Powers, C.W., Kosson, D.S., Halverson, J., Siekaniec, G., Morkill, A., Patrick, R., Duffy, L.K., Barnes, D. 2007. Scientific research, stakeholders, and policy: Continuing dialogue during research on radionuclides on Amchitka Island, Alaska. Journal of Environmental Management, 85, 232-244.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Sullivan K., Irons, D. 2007. Mercury, arsenic, cadmium, chromium lead, and selenium in feathers of pigeon guillemots (Cepphus columba) from Prince William Sound and the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. Science of the Total Environment 387: 175–184.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Jeitner, C., Stamm, T., Burke, S, Snigaroff, D, Snigaroff, R, Donio, M. and Volz, D. 2007. Heavy metal levels in Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) from the Aleutians: location, age, size and risk effects. J. Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A. 70: 1-15.

Burger, J., Carlucci, S.A., Jeitner, C.W., and Niles, L. 2007. Habitat Choice, Disturbance, and Management of Foraging Shorebirds and Gulls at a Migratory Stopover. Journal of Coastal Research, 23(5), 1159-1166.

Burger, J. 2007. Protective Sustainability of Ecosystems Using Department of Energy Buffer Lands as a Case Study. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 70: 1815-1823.

Burger, J., and Gochfeld, M. 2007. Knowledge about fish consumption advisories: A risk communication failure within a university population. Science of the Total Environment,390:346-354.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Powers, C.W., Greenberg, M. 2007. Defining an ecological baseline for restoration and natural resource damage assessment of contaminated sites:  the case of the Department of Energy.  Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 50:553-566.

Burger, J. 2007. The effect on ecological systems of remediation to protect human health.

American  Journal  of Public Health.  97: 1572-1578.

Burger, J., Campbell, K., Murray, S., Campbell, T., Gaines, K., Jeitner, C., Shukla, T., Burke, S., and M. Gochfeld. 2007. Metal levels in blood, muscles and liver of water snakes (Nerodia spp.) from New Jersey, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Science of the Total Environment, 373: 556-563.

 

Burger, J. 2008. Assessment and management of risk to wildlife from cadmium. Science of the Total Environment, 389, 37-45.

Burger, J., Greenberg, M., Gochfeld, M., Shukla, S., Lowrie, K., Keren, R. 2008. Factors influencing acquisition of ecological and exposure information about hazards and risks from contaminated sites. Environmental Monitoring Assessment, 137: 413-425.

Tsipoura, N., Burger, J., Feltes, R., Yacabucci, J., Mizrahi, D., Jeitner, C., Gochfeld, M.  2008.   Metal concentrations in three species of passerine birds breeding in the Hackensack Meadowlands of New Jersey.  Environmental Research 107:  218-228.

Burger, J. 2008.  Fishing, fish consumption, and awareness about warnings in a university community in central New Jersey in 2007, and comparisons with 2004.  Environmental Research 108:  107-116. 

Burger, J. 2008.  Perceptions as Indicators of Potential Risk from Fish Consumption and health of Fish Populations.  Environmental Bioindicators  3:  90-105. 

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Jeitner, C., Snigaroff, D., Snigaroff R., Stamm, T., and Volz, C. 2008.  Assessment of metals in down feathers of female common eiders and their eggs from the Aleutians:  arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury, and selenium. Environmental Monitoring Assessment . 143: 247-256. 

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Pletnikoff, K., Snigaroff R., Snigaroff, D., and Stamm, T. 2008.  Ecocultural Attributes:  Evaluating, Ecological Degradation in Terms of Ecological Goods and Services Versus Subsistence and Tribal Values.  Risk Analysis 28 (5): 1261-1271.

Burger, J. 2008.  Environmental management:  Integrating ecological evaluation, remediation, restoration, natural resource damage assessment and long-term stewardship on contaminated lands.  Science of the Total Environment 400: 6-19.

Burger, J. and Cambell, K. R., 2008.  Fishing and consumption patterns of anglers adjacent to the Oak Ridge Reservation, Tennessee: higher income families ate more fish and more at risk. Journal of Risk Research.   3-4: 335-350. 

Burger, J., Shukla, S., Fitzgerald, M., Flores, S., Chess, C. 2008. Fish consumption: efficacy among fishermen of a brochure developed for pregnant women. Journal of Risk Research 11(7): 891-904.

Greenberg, M., Lowrie, K., Hollander, J., Burger, J., Powers, C., and Gochfeld, M. 2008. Citizen Board Issues and Local Newspaper Coverage of Risk, Remediation and Environmental Management: Six United States Nuclear Weapons Facilities. Remediation. 18: 79-90.

Trayham, B., Clarke, J. H., Burger, J., and Waugh, J. 2008. Monitoring the Long-Term Performance of Engineered Containment Systems:  Mitigating ecological risks.  Proc. WM2008.  NRC, Wash. DC.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M. and Greeberg, M. 2008.  Natural resource protection on buffer lands:  integrating resource evaluation and economics.  Environmental Monitoring Assessment. 142: 1-9. 

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Shukla, S., Jeitner, C. Ramos, R., Tsipoura, N., and M. Donio. 2008. Pollution, contamination, and future land use at Brookhaven National Laboratory.  Arch Environ Contam Toxicol, 55: 341-347.

Burger, J. 2009. Stakeholder involvement in indicator selection: Case studies and levels of participation. Environmental Bioindicators, 4 (2): 170-190.

Schneider, L., Belger, L., Burger, J., Vogt, R.C. 2009.  Mercury bioaccumulation in four tissues of Podocnemis erythrocephala (Podocnemididae:  Testudine) as a function of water parameters.  Science of the Total Environment. 407(3): 1048-1054.

Burger, J.and Gochfeld, M. 2009. Exotic monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus)in New Jersey: nest site selection, rebuilding following removal, and their urban wildlife appeal. Urban Ecosystems. 12(2): 185-196.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Greenberg, M., Kosson, D., Powers, C., and Toffler, B. 2009 Managing environmental problems during transitions: The Department of Energy as a case study.  Remediation.  19(2): 99-122.

Benning, J., D. Barnes, Burger, J. and J. Kelley. (2009).  Amchitka Island, Alaska: moving towards long term stewardship. Polar Record. 45(233): 133-146.

Burger, J., and Gochfeld, M. 2009. Mercury and other metals in feathers of common eider (Somateria mollissima) and tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) from the Aleutian chain of Alaska. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 56(3): 596-606.

Burger, Joanna. 2009. Perceptions of the risks and benefits of fish consumption: individual choices to reduce risk and increase health benefits. Environmental Research. 109(3): 343-349.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., Jeitner, C., Burke, S., Volz, C., Snigaroff, R., Snigaroff, D., Shukla, T., Shukla, S., 2009. Mercury and other metals in eggs and feathers of glacous-winged gulls (Larus glaucescens) in the Aleutians. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 152: 179-194.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2009. Comparison of arsenic, cadium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury, and selenium in feathers in bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), and comparison with common eider (Somateria mollissima), glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens), pigeon guillemot (Cepphus columba), and tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) from the Aleutian Chain of Alaska. Environmental Monitoring Assessment. 152: 357-367.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., and K. Pletnikoff. 2009. Collaboration versus communication: The department of Energy’s Amchitka Island and the Aleut Community. Environmental Research. 109(4): 503-510. 

Siriwong, W., Thirakhupt, K., Sitticharoenchai,D., Borjan, M., Keithmaleesatti, S., Burger, J., and M. Robson. 2009. Risk Assessment for Dermal Exposure of organochlorine pesticides for local fishermen in the Rangsit Agricultural area, central Thailand. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment. 15(3): 636-646. 

Greenberg, M., Lowrie, K., Hollander, J., Burger, J., Powers, C., and M. Gochfeld. 2009. Citizen Board Issues and Local Newspaper Coverage of Risk, Remediation, and Environmental Management: Six U.S. Nuclear Weapons Facilities. Remediation. 18(3): 79-90. 

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. 2009 Changes in Aleut concerns following the stakeholder-driven Amchitka Independent  Science Assessment. Risk Analysis. 29(8): 1156-1169.

Burger, J. 2009. Risk to consumers from mercury in Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) from New Jersey: Size, Season, and Geographical effects. Environmental Research. 109(7): 803-811.

Burger, J., Jeitner, C., Donio, M., Shukla, S., & Gochfeld, M. 2009. Factors affecting mercury and selenium levels in New Jersey flatfish: Low risk to human consumers. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A: Current Issues, 72(13-14): 853-860.

Burger, J., Jeitner, C., Schneider, L., Vogt, R., and M. Gochfeld. 2010. Arsenic, Cadium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury and Selenium levels in blood of four species of turtle from the Amazon in Brazil. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. 73: 33-40.

Burger, J., Gochfeld M., Jenkins C.D., and F. Lesser. 2010. Effects of approaching boats on nesting Black Skimmers: Distances to establish protective buffer zones. Journal of Wildlife Management 74 (1): 102-108.

Murray, S., Gaines, K., Novak, J., Gochfeld, M., and J. Burger. 2010.  DNA double-strand breakage as an endpoint to examine metal and radionuclide exposure effects to water snakes on a nuclear industrial site. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 16: 282-300.

Lowenstein, J., Burger, J., Jeitner, C., Amato, G., Kolokotronis, S., and M. Gochfeld. 2010. DNA barcodes reveal species-specific mercury levels in tuna sushi that pose a health risk to consumers. Biol. Lett. 6(5): 692-695.

Burger, J. and Gochfeld M. 2010.  Public Perceptions of Natural Resource Damage Assessment and the Resources that Require Restoration. J Toxicol Environ Health. 73(19): 1325-1336.

Hardell, S., Tilander, H. Welfinger-Smith, G., Burger, J. and D. Carpenter. 2010. Levels of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and three Organochlorine Pesticides in Fish from the Aleutian islands of Alaska. PLoS ONE 5(8): e12396

Burger, J., Harris, S., Harper, B., and M. Gochfeld. (2010) Ecological information needs for environmental justice. Risk Analysis. 30 (6) 893-905.

Burger, J., Powers, C., and M. Gochfeld. (2010) Regulatory requirements and tools for environmental assessment of hazardous wastes: Understanding tribal and stakeholder concerns using Department of Energy sites.  J Environ Manag. 91:2707-2716.

Burger, J., Gochfeld, M., and R. Ridgely. (2010). Migratory behavior of Franklin’s Gulls in Peru. Energy Energy Power Engin. 2:143-147.

Burger, J. Gordon, C., Lawrence, J., Newman, J., Forcey, G., and L. Vlietstra. 2010.  Risk evaluation for federally listed (roseate tern, piping plover) or candidate (red knot) bird species in offshore waters: A first step for managing the potential impacts of wind facility development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. Renewable Energy. 36(1):338-351.

Padula, V., Burger, J., Newman, S. H., Elbin, S., Jeitner, C. 2010. Metals in Feathers of Black-Crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) Chicks from the New York Harbor Estuary. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 59: 157-165.

Niles, L, Burger J., Porter, R., Dey, A., Minton, C., Gonzalez, P., baker, A., Fox, J., and C. Gordon. (2010) First results using light level geolocators to track Red Knots in the Western Hemisphere  show rapid anf long intercontinental flights and new details of migration pathways. Wader Study Group Bulletin. 117(2):1-8.

Burger , J., and M. Gochfeld.2010.  Gender differences in resource use and evaluation of attributes of places of resource use by Native Americans and Caucasians from western Idaho. J Toxicol Environ Health. 73: 1655-1664.

Fracasso, H., Branco, J, Burger J., Silveira L., and J. Verani. 2010.  Breeding biology of South American tern from Cardos Island, Santa catarina, Brazil. J. Oceanog Marine Sci.  Journal of Oceanography and Marine Science. 1(3):53-64.

Burger, J., Clarke J., and M. Gochfeld. (2011). Information Needs for Siting New, and Evaluating Current, Nuclear Facilities: Ecology, Fate and Transport, and Human Health. Environ Monit Assess.  172(1-4):121-34.

Burger, J. (2011) Valuation of Environmental Quality and Eco-cultural Attributes in Northwestern Idaho: Native Americans are more concerned than Caucasians. Environmental Research. 111: 136-142.

Burger, J. and M. Gochfeld. (2011). Mercury and Selenium in 19 species of saltwater fish from New Jersey as a function of species, size, and season. Sci. of the Total Environ. 409:1418-1429.

Burger J., and M. Gochfeld. (2011). Conceptual Environmental Justice Model: Evaluation of Chemical Pathways of Exposure in Low-Income, Minority, Native American, and Other Unique Exposure Populations American Journal of Public Health. (In press)

Burger J., and M. Gochfeld. (2011) Disproportionate Exposures in Environmental Justice and Other Populations: Outliers Matter. American Journal of Public Health. (In press)