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nest monitoring

Subcategory: demographic monitoring
Standard reference: Martin, T. E., and G. R. Geupel. 1993. Nest-monitoring plots: Methods for locating nests and monitoring success. Journal of Field Ornithology, 64: 507-519.
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Standard protocol for locating Mountain White-crowned Sparrow nests using behavioral cues and rope-dragging, followed by regular monitoring every 2-5 days throughout the breeding cycle.

Typical Equipment

  • aluminum cans
  • rope
  • hand-held GPS unit
  • flagging tape
  • voucher images for aging

Output Measurements

  • nest locations
  • nest status
  • nestling age
  • egg age

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

article

The depredation of Mountain White-crowned Sparrow (<i>Zonotrichia leucophyrys oriantha</i>) nests by the golden-mantled ground squirrel (<i>Callospermophilus lateralis</i>) and long-tailed weasel (<i>Mustela frenata</i>)

2019The Wilson J. of Ornithologyusing
student_paper

Can Variation of Insect Populations Affect Mountain White-crowned Sparrow Daily Nest Survival?

2018using