Patterns of artificial nest depredation in a large floodplain forest
Journal of Wildlife Management
By: Melinda G. Knutson, Steven J. Gutreuter, and Erwin E. Klaas
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Abstract
We used artificial bird nests to examine the relative effects of local habitat features and the surrounding landscape on the probability of songbird nest depredation in floodplain forests of the Upper Mississippi River. We found that the probability of depredation increased with size of floodplain forest plots. In small plots, the probability of depredation tended to increase away from the forest edge. Small patches of floodplain forest within a large river system can provide valuable nesting habitat for songbirds. We suggest that depredation pressure may be lower due to isolation effects. The probability of nest depredation increased with increasing canopy cover surrounding the nest tree and decreasing cover around the nest. Managers seeking to discourage nest predators in floodplain forests should consider managing for habitats that supply dense cover for nest concealment and an open tree canopy.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Patterns of artificial nest depredation in a large floodplain forest |
| Series title | Journal of Wildlife Management |
| DOI | 10.2307/3803255 |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Wildlife Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| First page | 576 |
| Last page | 583 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin |
| City | Lansing, Winona |
| Other Geospatial | Mississippi River |
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