The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos
Capsule : Fitting geolocators to Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos did not affect their return rates, return dates, body condition or reproductive success, but did cause leg injuries in some individuals. Aims : To investigate the effect of fitting geolocators to Common Sandpipers on their return...
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ftulancaster:oai:eprints.lancs.ac.uk:146775 2023-08-27T04:03:26+02:00 The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos Mondain-Monval, Thomas O. du Feu, Richard Sharp, Stuart P. 2020-10-01 text https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/146775/ https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/146775/1/Revised_version_Bird_Study_.pdf https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2020.1808592 en eng https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/146775/1/Revised_version_Bird_Study_.pdf Mondain-Monval, Thomas O. and du Feu, Richard and Sharp, Stuart P. (2020) The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos. Bird Study, 67 (2). pp. 217-223. ISSN 0006-3657 creative_commons_attribution_noncommercial_4_0_international_license Journal Article PeerReviewed 2020 ftulancaster https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2020.1808592 2023-08-03T22:38:37Z Capsule : Fitting geolocators to Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos did not affect their return rates, return dates, body condition or reproductive success, but did cause leg injuries in some individuals. Aims : To investigate the effect of fitting geolocators to Common Sandpipers on their return rates and timing, the condition in which they return and their subsequent breeding success. Methods : We fitted geolocators to colour-ringed Common Sandpipers and monitored them throughout the breeding seasons prior to migration and following return from their wintering grounds. We then compared return rate, return date, change in body condition, hatching success, and fledging success between birds with and without the tags. We also fitted a number of smaller geolocators to wintering individuals in Africa and compared their return rates with a control group. Results : We found no significant differences between birds with and without geolocators in any of the variables measured. However, several individuals fitted with the larger tags were found to have incurred leg injuries. Conclusion : Our study highlights the need for complete transparency when reporting the effects of geolocators and shows the importance of continuous monitoring of individuals when carrying out tracking studies. Article in Journal/Newspaper Actitis hypoleucos Lancaster University: Lancaster Eprints Bird Study 67 2 217 223 |
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Capsule : Fitting geolocators to Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos did not affect their return rates, return dates, body condition or reproductive success, but did cause leg injuries in some individuals. Aims : To investigate the effect of fitting geolocators to Common Sandpipers on their return rates and timing, the condition in which they return and their subsequent breeding success. Methods : We fitted geolocators to colour-ringed Common Sandpipers and monitored them throughout the breeding seasons prior to migration and following return from their wintering grounds. We then compared return rate, return date, change in body condition, hatching success, and fledging success between birds with and without the tags. We also fitted a number of smaller geolocators to wintering individuals in Africa and compared their return rates with a control group. Results : We found no significant differences between birds with and without geolocators in any of the variables measured. However, several individuals fitted with the larger tags were found to have incurred leg injuries. Conclusion : Our study highlights the need for complete transparency when reporting the effects of geolocators and shows the importance of continuous monitoring of individuals when carrying out tracking studies. |
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Mondain-Monval, Thomas O. du Feu, Richard Sharp, Stuart P. The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos |
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The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos |
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The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos |
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The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos |
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The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos |
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The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos |
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effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in common sandpipers actitis hypoleucos |
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https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/146775/ https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/146775/1/Revised_version_Bird_Study_.pdf https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2020.1808592 |
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https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/146775/1/Revised_version_Bird_Study_.pdf Mondain-Monval, Thomas O. and du Feu, Richard and Sharp, Stuart P. (2020) The effects of geolocators on return rates, condition, and breeding success in Common Sandpipers Actitis hypoleucos. Bird Study, 67 (2). pp. 217-223. ISSN 0006-3657 |
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