The breeding biology of the Common Sandpiper<i>Actitis hypoleucos</i>in the Peak District

Holland, P. K.; Robson, Jodie; Yalden, D. W.

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“…The effect of this habitat variable was confirmed by all three types of our analysis. This preference may be explained by the fact that gravel and sand banks are the main feeding habitats of the species where they can feed on macro-invertebrates (Holland et al 1982b). Our results therefore confirm the findings of several previous, larger-scale studies showing that the width of shingly banks is positively related to the number of nesting Common Sandpipers (Yalden 1986).…”

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“…While adult birds often feed on grasslands in the river valleys, older chicks exclusively feed in shingly areas of the river (Yalden 1986). Size of territories along the river banks was 100-300 m and it decreased with shingle width in Britain (Holland et al 1982b, Jones 1983, Yalden 1986). According to some studies, the elevation of these gravel banks relative to water level determined whether they were suitable for the nesting (Yalden 1986, Ürmö-si-Incze 2005.…”

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Habitat preference of Common Sandpipers (Actitis hypoleucos) along the River Rába, Hungary

Hammer¹,

Liker²,

Szentirmai³

2013

Ornis Hungarica

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Habitat preference of Common Sandpipers AbstractWe investigated habitat preference of Common Sandpipers as part of a monitoring program in the Őrség National Park, Hungary. Field observations were conducted during the summers between 2008 and 2012 along a 47-km long section of the River Rába. During the observations we recorded the number and location of birds on the river bank. We divided the studied area into 1 km long sections and measured the proportion of the visually distinguishable habitat types (water, low gravel and sand bank, vegetation and degraded area) from a digitalized map. Furthermore, we recorded the number of the low banks and the number of bends of the river within each section, as well as the sections' distance from the closest hydroelectric power plants and human settlements. In 2012 we also performed a detailed habitat mapping, recording the proportion of the vegetation types along the river bank and the number of fishing spots, embankment strengthenings and gravel banks. We tested the correlations between these habitat variables and number of birds present in the river sections. Our results show that Common Sandpipers were observed more frequently in locations which have (1) larger number and area of low gravel and sand banks, (2) less dense vegetation, and (3) lower proportion of degraded habitats. These findings can be taken into account in the conservation management of River Rába.Keywords: wetlands, shorebird, territory, gravel bank, conservation Összefoglalás Az Őrségi Nemzeti Park monitoring programja keretében a Rábán előforduló billegetőcankók élő-hely választását vizsgáltuk. Az állományfelmérés 2008-2012 nyarán történt a Rába 47 km-es szakaszán. Ennek során rögzítettük a folyó partvonala mentén megfigyelt egyedek számát és előfordulási helyét. A folyót 1 km-es szakaszokra osztottuk fel, majd a szemmel jól lehatárolható élőhelytípusok (folyó, zátony, vegetáció, degradált terület) arányát minden egyes szakasz esetében légi felvételekről mértük. Ezen felül felmértük a szakaszokban található zátonyok számát, a kanyarok számát, valamint a szakaszok távolságát a folyóra telepített vízierőművektől és a folyó mentén található településektől. 2012-ben egy részletes terepi élőhely-térképezést is végeztünk, amely során a folyó mentén található növénytípusok előfordulási gyakoriságát, valamint a horgászhelyek és partfalerő-sítések számát jegyeztük fel. Teszteltük az egyes környezeti változók és a madarak előfordulási helye és egyedszáma közötti korrelációk erősségét. Az elemzések eredményei alapján a madarak nagyobb számban fordulnak elő (1) a nagyobb számú és területű zátonyokkal rendelkező, (2) növénytakaróval kevésbé sűrűn benőtt, és (3) a kevesebb degradált élőhelyet magában foglaló folyószakaszokon. A vizsgálat eredményei felhasználhatók a Rá-ba jövőbeni természetvédelmi kezeléséhez.

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Habitat preference of Common Sandpipers (Actitis hypoleucos) along the River Rába, Hungary

Hammer¹,

Liker²,

Szentirmai³

2013

Ornis Hungarica

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“…Actitis hypoleucos is a characteristic bird of hill streams and upland reservoirs, particularly associated with streams that have shallow, gravelly banks or with reservoirs that, in summer, have wide shingle margins because of drawdown (Holland, Robson & Yalden 1982a), On streams, the birds hold linear territories, which makes them easy to census, and their territorial disputes invariably take place on the streams (Holland, Robson & Yalden 1982b). Yet it is not immediately evident why the streams should be so important to them: although they often feed along the shingly margins of the river, they also feed on the rough grass of the river bank and sometimes even in the improved pasture of nearby fields.…”

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The habitat and activity of Common SandpipersActitis hypoleucosbreeding by upland rivers

Yalden

1986

Bird Study

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“…In addition, young sandpipers birds known migration in the second half of July, more than in the second half of August (Meissner 1997). Common Sandpipers is always nested on the ground, which generally have dense vegetation near water sources whic is relatively flat (Holland, 1982). Gavareski (1976) added that the diversity of birds will be directly proportional to the diversity of vegetation and forest area outside the influence of urban areas.…”

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Green Barrier Pt Pusri Potential as Bird Habitat

Sevli

Zulkifli

Yustian

2016

BIOV

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The study was conducted to determine birds in Green Barrier PT. Pusri and explains the function of the existing vegetation in the Green Barrier for many species of birds. Retrieval of data was conducted in a 28 ha Green barrier area of PT Pusri, during July to August 2015. The collecting of data determined by line transects through observation directly. assuming the selection of sites in the area of water resources and representation of vegetation types that represent a potential habitat for birds. Birds observed then identified and recorded the type, activity include, nesting, feeding, perch and plants that exploited. The results of this study found 17 species in 13 families. Plant species are most frequently used by birds is batai wood (Paraserianthes falcataria). Recorded at least 10 species of birds found in the Green Barrier PT. Pusri utilize these plants as a perch, feeding and nesting. The availability of water in the form of an artificial fish ponds at the fish pond 1 (transect 3) to attract water birds such as; Javan Pond-heron (Ardeola spesiosa) and Common Sandpipers (Tringa hypoleeucos) to come looking for food that needs to be managed to maintain its function as a habitat for birds.Keywords: Birds, plant, habitat, Green Barrier PT. Pusri.

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The breeding biology of the Common SandpiperActitis hypoleucosin the Peak District

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Habitat preference of Common Sandpipers (Actitis hypoleucos) along the River Rába, Hungary

Habitat preference of Common Sandpipers (Actitis hypoleucos) along the River Rába, Hungary

The habitat and activity of Common SandpipersActitis hypoleucosbreeding by upland rivers

Green Barrier Pt Pusri Potential as Bird Habitat

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