Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Michael E. Byrne, Bradley S. Cohen, Bret A. Collier, Michael J. Chamberlain
Summary: This study examines nest site fidelity in wild turkeys and suggests that females tend to nest closer to previously successful nests, but do not show fidelity to specific nest sites. Females also exhibit patch fidelity by reusing prelaying and laying ranges between years. The lack of nest site fidelity may be due to the dynamic nature of turkey nesting cover and the ubiquity of predation risk.
WILDLIFE SOCIETY BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Ulrich Neumueller, Hannah Burger, Antonia V. Mayr, Sebastian Hopfenmuller, Sabrina Krausch, Nadine Herwig, Ronald Burger, Olaf Diestelhorst, Katrin Emmerich, Mare Haider, Manuel Kiefer, Jonas Konicek, Johann-Christoph Kornmilch, Marina Moser, Christoph Saure, Arno Schanowski, Erwin Scheuchl, Julia Sing, Max Wagner, Julia Witter, Hans R. Schwenninger, Manfred Ayasse
Summary: This study established 20 artificial nesting hills in Germany to promote ground-nesting bees and found that these hills can provide valuable nesting resources for various bee species, particularly in degraded landscapes. It is recommended to construct these hills on sun-exposed sites with local soil to match the needs of the local bee community.
Review
Entomology
Cecile M. Antoine, Jessica R. K. Forrest
Summary: A review of literature on ground-nesting bees' nest-site selection factors reveals significant variation among bee species in their associations with soil and other nesting-habitat attributes. More studies are needed to understand the impact of different factors on bees' choice of nesting location, as well as whether nesting-habitat associations vary geographically, seasonally, or phylogenetically among ground-nesting bee species. Studies using established habitat-selection methods are essential to properly identify nesting-habitat preferences of ground-nesting species and more research on nesting ecology is needed to support this diverse group of bees and the ecosystem services they provide.
ECOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mickael Henry, Pierre-Jules Berrou, Sarah Bourdon, Laurent Guilbaud, Bernard E. Vaissiere
Summary: Artificial nest boxes made of concrete are suitable for cavity-nesting bees and can attract reproductive females and support their larval development. The design and placement of nest boxes, including hole dimensions, orientation, and neighboring habitats, are important factors for their attractivity and colonization success.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Yufeng Qu, Xinxin Wen, Yuxin Wei, Zhengwei Wang
Summary: More than 550 stingless bee species have been found in tropical and subtropical areas, and they inhabit various types of nests. Stingless bee species in southwest China nest in bamboo and exhibit preferences for entrance size and internode volume. The study suggests that bamboo can be used as trap nests for stingless bees, and the preference for different characteristics of bamboo internodes indicates various colony sizes of stingless bee species.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hanna Gardein, Yvonne Fabian, Catrin Westphal, Teja Tscharntke, Annika Hass
Summary: Most of the wild bee species are ground-nesting, but there is limited knowledge about their nesting requirements and conservation measures. Calcareous grasslands in Central Europe are important for protecting bee diversity, and this study found that increasing bare ground availability and surrounding flower cover can positively impact nesting activity and bee abundance in these habitats.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Gintautas Mozgeris, Ulla Mortberg, Xi-Lillian Pang, Renats Trubins, Rimgaudas Treinys
Summary: The demand for timber, bioenergy feedstock, and other forest products is expected to increase in the European Union in the coming decades, leading to intensified forest harvesting. Intensification of forest exploitation has been linked to a reduction in the delivery of forest ecosystem services and biodiversity, including habitats for protected species such as mature-forest-dwelling raptors. Protection measures need to be implemented to address the diminishing availability of nesting habitats for these species in the future landscape.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Joseph B. Pfaller, Sara M. Weaver, Kristina L. Williams, Mark G. Dodd, Matthew H. Godfrey, DuBose B. Griffin, S. Michelle Pate, C. George Glen, Campbell J. Nairn, Brian M. Shamblin
Summary: This study compared demographic estimates of nesting loggerhead turtles generated from capture-mark-recapture (CMR) data collected at a focal site in Georgia, USA, with estimates including all other nesting events from adjacent sites. The results showed that estimates of annual recruitment at the focal site were overestimated, while estimates for clutch frequency and breeding frequency were biased low. In addition, estimates of population productivity were underestimated at the focal site. These findings highlight the importance of considering potential biases in demographic estimates and the need for data from other populations.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Michael D. Ulyshen, Audrey C. Wilson, Gunnar C. Ohlson, Scott M. Pokswinksi, John K. Hiers
Summary: The frequency of burns has a significant impact on ground-nesting bee habitats. The number of bees is higher in plots burned annually compared to unburned plots. Bee richness and diversity vary among plots burned at different frequencies.
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Jeffrey R. Walters
Summary: This study provides compelling empirical evidence that cavities created by woodpeckers specifically limit populations of hole-nesting bird species. The findings are significant for understanding the availability of cavities in avian community ecology.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Joanna T. Bialas, Joachim Siekiera, Artur Siekiera, Wieslaw Chromik, Lukasz Dylewski, Marcin Tobolka
Summary: The study investigates the factors affecting nest-site fidelity of white storks. Results show that age and breeding success increase the probability of reusing nests, but the oldest individuals have a decreased probability. Breeding success increases with age, the number of reproductive events, and presence on the nest in the previous year. However, the oldest individuals have lower breeding success. The number of fledglings is only influenced by an individual's age.
FRONTIERS IN ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Joseph A. Butler, J. David Lambert, Michelle DeDeo, Daniel P. Murphy
Summary: Diamondback terrapins are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List Index of Threatened Species due to various threats including habitat loss and mortality caused by predators and human activities. This study aimed to locate populations and nesting areas of diamondback terrapins in four counties in Florida. The researchers collected data on terrapin activity and found that the presence of specific woody plant species influenced nesting site choices.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Jennifer Morinay, Federico De Pascalis, Davide M. Dominoni, Michelangelo Morganti, Francesco Pezzo, Simone Pirrello, Matteo Visceglia, Enrico L. De Capua, Jacopo G. Cecere, Diego Rubolini
Summary: Individuals can use social information and comfort seeking to select breeding sites, with the preference for soft substrates influenced by both factors. The settlement patterns of individuals in the experiment suggest that early birds may benefit from social information while late arrivals may be avoiding intraspecific competition. Competitive abilities and experience may also play a role in nest site choices.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacek Jachula, Bozena Denisow, Malgorzata Wrzesien, Elzbieta Ziolkowska
Summary: This paper quantifies the pollen production in different species, habitats and landscapes in the Lublin Upland, SE Poland. The results show that non-forest woody vegetation, field margins and fallows have the highest pollen production, while road verges and railway embankments have lower pollen amounts. Natural and semi-natural areas contribute to about 44% of the total pollen resources throughout the year. Man-made, non-cropped habitats provide a significant amount of pollen resources from July to October.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lei Zhang, Luming Bai, Juan Wang, Dongmei Wan, Wei Liang
Summary: The study found that the occupation rates of nest boxes were positively correlated with nest box height, openness, and the proportion of conifers. Nest boxes hanging on conifer trees were more likely to be occupied compared to those on deciduous trees and wooden telegraph poles, especially in woodland with a higher ratio of conifers and open space in front of the nest.
JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
(2021)