Occupancy and productivity at Merlin breeding areas in North-east Scotland in relation to land use: implications for conservation management

Abstract          Breeding Merlins Falco columbarius were studied at Lower Deeside, North-east Scotland, from 1980 to 2020. A total of 26 discrete breeding areas were identified and regularly monitored. Parts of the study area were afforested over four stages during 1980–94, providing an opportunity to compare aspects of ecology with th

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