Artificial nest boxes are placed to attract birds to nest and breed in a specific location, and
they are widely used in avian ecology research and in the attraction of insectivorous birds …

The change of water phase around 0° C has considerable impacts on wildlife ecology
because liquid and solid water strongly differ in their insulating capability, mechanical …

The joint effects of interacting environmental factors on key demographic parameters can
exacerbate or mitigate the separate factors' effects on population dynamics. Given ongoing …

Raptors are limited by suitable breeding habitat, and they have specific nest-site
requirements. Habitats of high quality presumably have the resources required to sustain …

Predicting biodiversity responses to climate change remains a difficult challenge, especially
in climatically complex regions where precipitation is a limiting factor. Though statistical …

The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) and the gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) are top avian
predators of Arctic ecosystems. Although existing monitoring efforts are well established for …

Global climate change is an ongoing pervasive global conservation concern, with significant
negative impacts for many species and populations. This Conservation Letter provides a …

The frequency and intensity of extreme weather has increased in North America against a
backdrop of anthropogenic land change. Few studies have examined how wildlife is affected …

As the world's human population increases, transformation of natural landscapes into urban
habitats continues to increase. In Africa, rates of human population growth and urbanisation …

Conservation of migratory species faces the challenge of understanding the ecological
requirements of individuals living in two geographically separated regions. In some cases …