Success of artificial island nest-sites for divers
The breeding success of divers Gavia in south mainland Argyll has been very poor For some years (e.g. one young from eight pairs): too low to ensure maintenance of the population level. The poor breeding success is probably largely due to two human activities: fishing and hydro-electric dams. Fishing creates disturbanc
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