Artificial islands as nest sites for common loons
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Published source details
McIntyre J.W. & Mathisen J.E. (1977) Artificial islands as nest sites for common loons. Journal of Wildlife Management, 41, 317-319.
Published source details McIntyre J.W. & Mathisen J.E. (1977) Artificial islands as nest sites for common loons. Journal of Wildlife Management, 41, 317-319.
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This study is summarised as evidence for the following.
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Provide artificial nesting sites for divers/loons Action Link |
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Provide artificial nesting sites for divers/loons
A small before-and-after study at two small lakes in Minnesota, USA (McIntyre & Mathisen 1977), found that common loons (great northern divers) Gavia immer used floating nesting platforms in 83% of breeding attempts in 1970-3, following their installation in 1970. Nesting success was 67%, compared with 60% for loons on four lakes with natural islands and older platforms (the number of nesting attempts is not given). However, no new territories were established at three additional lakes without loons after platforms were installed in 1970. Platforms were made from sedge mats and logs and anchored with concrete blocks between 3 m and several hundred metres from shore.
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