Has the reduction in nest-site competition from Starlings Sturnus vulgaris been a factor in the recent increase of Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major numbers in Britain?: Capsule A national decline in Starling numbers and the reduction in nest-site competition may have contributed to the increase in nest success, numbers and habitat distribution of the Great Spotted Woodpecker in Britain.

By Smith Ken W.  

Bird Study, Vol. 52, Iss. 3, 2005-11 ,pp. : 307-313

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Access to resources Recommend Favorite

Land-use correlates of breeding performance and diet in Tree Sparrows Passer montanus: Capsule Chick diet varies seasonally and between wet and dry habitats, and there is little evidence for a link between habitat type and productivity.

By Field Rob H.   Anderson Guy Q.A.   Gruar Derek J.  

Bird Study, Vol. 55, Iss. 3, 2008-11 ,pp. : 280-289

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Access to resources Recommend Favorite

Nesting success in Redshank Tringa totanus breeding on coastal meadows and the importance of habitat features used as perches by avian predators: Capsule Nest survival rates could not be explained by distance to habitat edges or other features used by predators.

By Ottvall Richard   Larsson Kjell   Smith Henrik G.  

Bird Study, Vol. 52, Iss. 3, 2005-11 ,pp. : 289-296

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Access to resources Recommend Favorite

Potential influence of habitat and predation on local breeding success and population in Spotted Flycatchers Muscicapa striata: Capsule Breeding abundance in woodland increased following predator removal.

By Stoate Chris   Szczur John  

Bird Study, Vol. 53, Iss. 3, 2006-11 ,pp. : 328-330

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Access to resources Recommend Favorite

Nest-site re-use: Marsh Tit Poecile palustris decisions in a primeval forest: Capsule Re-use is infrequent although birds reproduce equally well in re-used and new holes.

By Wesołowski Tomasz  

Bird Study, Vol. 53, Iss. 3, 2006-11 ,pp. : 199-204

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Access to resources Recommend Favorite