Showing papers by "Royal Society for the Protection of Birds published in 1984"
TL;DR: In this article, it was shown that storm conditions affect the birds directly, through food availability, or both, and it was still unclear whether storm conditions affected birds directly or indirectly.
Abstract: Seabird wrecks normally follow stormy weather, but it is still unclear whether storm conditions affect the birds directly, through food availability, or both.
34 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, changes in the numbers and distribution of seaducks wintering in the Firth of Forth off Edinburgh following the introduction of sewage treatment are described, showing that scaup and goldeneye were considerably reduced and feeding flocks were only recorded at outfalls where sewage continued to be discharged in large quantities.
28 citations
TL;DR: Among other things, this paper confirmed that Merlins nesting near afforested areas continue to rely on open country for their hunting, and showed that the open country is a suitable habitat for them.
Abstract: Among other things, this study confirms that Merlins nesting near afforested areas continue to rely on open country for their hunting.
27 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report that oil spillages have affected large numbers of seabirds, principally auks, in the United Kingdom waters between 1966 and 1983, and some reasons for this are discussed.
24 citations
TL;DR: Sex ratios are comparable among autumn juveniles though in adulthood females predominate, resulting in widespread polygyny, and when and how does this imbalance occur?
Abstract: Sex ratios are comparable among autumn juveniles though in adulthood females predominate, resulting in widespread polygyny. When and how does this imbalance occur?
15 citations
TL;DR: A thorough survey found the Shetland population to be larger than suggested previously, and a modern increase is suspected as mentioned in this paper. But the survey was conducted in the early 1990s.
Abstract: A thorough survey found the Shetland population to be larger than suggested previously. A modern increase is suspected.
11 citations
TL;DR: The composition of a riparian avifauna can vary considerably between the head-waters and lower reaches of a river and the physical features that influence the distributions of particular species as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The composition of a riparian avifauna can vary considerably between the head-waters and lower reaches of a river. What are the physical features that influence the distributions of particular species?
11 citations