Bird Study, Volume 63, Issue 2 (2016)

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The status of the Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus in the UK in 2012
Simon R. Wotton, Andrew J. Stanbury, Andrew Douse & Mark A. Eaton
Pages: 155-164
Published online: 11 May 2016
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Seasonal and spatial variation of the Montagu’s Harrier’s Circus pygargus diet in Eastern Poland
Paweł Mirski, Dominik Krupiński, Krzysztof Szulak & Michał Żmihorski
Pages: 165-171
Published online: 11 May 2016
AbstractforSeasonal and spatial variation of the Montagu’s Harrier’s Circus pygargus diet in Eastern Poland | Full Text | References | PDF (771.8 KB)
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Differences in time and space use between two sympatric Acrocephalus warblers with similar diets
Francesco Ceresa, Eduardo J. Belda, Jaime Gómez, Ignacio J. Miñana, Lydia Soler, Julia Villarroya & Juan S. Monrós
Pages: 172-180
Published online: 11 May 2016
AbstractforDifferences in time and space use between two sympatric Acrocephalus warblers with similar diets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Mammal hair in nests of four cavity-nesting songbirds: occurrence, diversity and seasonality
Kateřina Harničárová & Peter Adamík
Pages: 181-186
Published online: 13 May 2016
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Effects of density on lek-site selection by Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix in the Alps
Luca Nelli, Marco Murru & Alberto Meriggi
Pages: 187-195
Published online: 13 May 2016
AbstractforEffects of density on lek-site selection by Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix in the Alps | Full Text | References | PDF (919.5 KB)
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Breeding origins and pattern of migration of Bluethroats Luscinia svecica wintering from Iberia to Senegal as revealed by stable isotopes
Juan Arizaga, Steven L. Van Wilgenburg, Daniel Alonso, Jose A. Cortés, Michel Leconte, Hamid Rguibi, Thijs Valkenburg, Pablo Vera & Keith A. Hobson
Pages: 196-202
Published online: 13 May 2016
AbstractforBreeding origins and pattern of migration of Bluethroats Luscinia svecica wintering from Iberia to Senegal as revealed by stable isotopes | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Habitat associations of young Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix broods
Staffan Roos, Chris Donald, Desmond Dugan, Mark H. Hancock, David O’Hara, Leigh Stephen & Murray Grant
Pages: 203-213
Published online: 09 Jun 2016
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Summer in the city: behaviour of large gulls visiting an urban area during the breeding season
Naomi Huig, Roland-Jan Buijs & Erik Kleyheeg
Pages: 214-222
Published online: 12 May 2016
AbstractforSummer in the city: behaviour of large gulls visiting an urban area during the breeding season | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Vegetation structure influences foraging decisions in a declining grassland bird: the importance of fine-scale habitat and grazing regime
Christopher Murray, Jeroen Minderman, James Allison & John Calladine
Pages: 223-232
Published online: 12 May 2016
AbstractforVegetation structure influences foraging decisions in a declining grassland bird: the importance of fine-scale habitat and grazing regime | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Habitat selection by adult Golden Eagles Aquila chrysaetos during the breeding season and implications for wind farm establishment
Navinder J. Singh, Edward Moss, Tim Hipkiss, Frauke Ecke, Holger Dettki, Per Sandström, Peter Bloom, Jeff Kidd, Scott Thomas & Birger Hörnfeldt
Pages: 233-240
Published online: 12 May 2016
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Lesser Black-backed Gulls Larus fuscus thriving on a non-marine diet
Abel Gyimesi, Theo J. Boudewijn, Roland-Jan Buijs, Judy Z. Shamoun-Baranes, Job W. de Jong, Ruben C. Fijn, Peter W. van Horssen & Martin J. M. Poot
Pages: 241-249
Published online: 25 May 2016
AbstractforLesser Black-backed Gulls Larus fuscus thriving on a non-marine diet | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | Supplemental
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Are changes in breeding habitat responsible for recent population changes of long-distance migrant birds?
John W. Mallord, Ken W. Smith, Paul E. Bellamy, Elisabeth C. Charman & Richard D. Gregory
Pages: 250-261
Published online: 19 May 2016
AbstractforAre changes in breeding habitat responsible for recent population changes of long-distance migrant birds? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Fuel load, fuel deposition rate and stopover duration of the Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos during the autumn migration
Amaia Ortiz de Elgea & Juan Arizaga
Pages: 262-267
Published online: 24 May 2016
AbstractforFuel load, fuel deposition rate and stopover duration of the Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos during the autumn migration | Full Text | References | PDF (608 KB)
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Playback survey trial for the Little Owl Athene noctua in the UK
Gary D. Clewley, David L. Norfolk, Dave I. Leech & Dawn E. Balmer
Pages: 268-272
Published online: 24 May 2016
AbstractforPlayback survey trial for the Little Owl Athene noctua in the UK | Full Text | References | PDF (580.9 KB)
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Sex differences in growth rates of Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis chicks
Olga Jordi & Juan Arizaga
Pages: 273-278
Published online: 19 May 2016
AbstractforSex differences in growth rates of Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (697 KB)
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The diet of Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus nestlings in relation to agri-environment scheme habitats
Niamh M. McHugh, Matt Prior, Simon R. Leather & John M. Holland
Pages: 279-283
Published online: 20 May 2016
AbstractforThe diet of Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus nestlings in relation to agri-environment scheme habitats | Full Text | References | PDF (991.2 KB)
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High site fidelity in Northern Wheatears Oenanthe oenanthe wintering in Africa revealed through colour marking
Emma Blackburn & Will Cresswell
Pages: 284-288
Published online: 19 May 2016
AbstractforHigh site fidelity in Northern Wheatears Oenanthe oenanthe wintering in Africa revealed through colour marking | Full Text | References | PDF (564.3 KB)
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Assortative mating for carotenoid colouration but not size in the Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis
Abdessalem Hammouda, Foued Hamza, Tasnim Ayadi, Jessica Pearce-Duvet & Slaheddine Selmi
Pages: 289-292
Published online: 13 May 2016
AbstractforAssortative mating for carotenoid colouration but not size in the Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis | Full Text | References | PDF (451.7 KB)
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