Use of Artificial Nest Boxes by American Kestrels (Falco sparverius) in Western Vermont
Yaros, Grace
Yaros, Grace
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American Kestrels (Falco sparverius) have been experiencing population declines in North America in recent decades, likely due to increased development and the subsequent loss of grassland habitat and standing dead trees that provide cavities in which they nest. In populations where nest sites are a limiting factor, artificial nest boxes can be used to increase the population’s carrying capacity. The goal of this project is to investigate if and how next boxes in western Vermont are used by kestrels. Fourteen nest boxes were set up in June 2021 and monitored for use by kestrels in June 2022.
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2023-01-01
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Undergraduate
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Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
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Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources
Patrick Leahy Honors College
Patrick Leahy Honors College
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