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The ecology of the Wash. 3. Density-related behaviour and the possible effects of a loss of feeding grounds on wading birds (Charadrii).

Published online: 01 Jan 1978

Authors: Goss-Custard, J. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

3. Responses of knots (Calidris canutus) and oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) to their own density and to that of their prey, and the impact of ...

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A woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) feeding preference explained by a digestive bottle-neck.

Published online: 01 Jan 1978

Authors: Kenward, R. E. & Sibly, R. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Woodpigeons (Columba palumbus) foraging on Brassica sites in England spent about 50% of their time resting. They tended to move from Brassica to clove...

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Regenerative potential of barley grass (Hordeum leporinum).

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Halloran, G. M. & Pennell, A. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Seed of H. leporinum was collected from a field at Mount Derrimut, Victoria in Jan. 1975 and stored until May when germination was studied. Av. seed f...

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The reclamation of acidic colliery spoil. II. The use of lime wastes.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Gemmell, R. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of 3 different lime wastes at rates of 10-200 t/ha in combination with 45-220 kg superphosphate/ha on reclamation of acid mine spoil by (a...

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Special Issue: Nature on screen: The implications of visual media for human-nature relationships.

Published online: 10 Oct 2022

Content type: Journal issue

This special feature draws attention to new research and perspectives around two key questions. First, how and why is 'nature on screen' produced, by ...

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Assessing the environmental impacts of wildlife television programmes.

Published online: 07 Aug 2022

Authors: Aitchison, J. & Aitchison, R. & Devas, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Wildlife TV programmes reach very large global audiences, but it is hard to measure their benefits for the natural world. The commercial need to enter...

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Soap operas will not wash for wildlife.

Published online: 07 Aug 2022

Authors: Somerville, K. & Dickman, A. & Johnson, P. J. & Hart, A. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Natural history documentaries are a globally important source of information about wildlife, conservation and environmental issues, and they are the c...

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Lichen survey of Pixton Park, Exmoor Somerset 2017.

Published online: 18 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Sanderson, N.

Content type: Reports

This report aims to carry out the lichen survey of Pixton Park to survey the site for lichens, collate all existing records from published and unpubli...

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An ecological survey of land use and soil erosion in the West Pakistan and Azak Kashmir catchment of the River Jhelum.

Published online: 24 Feb 1968

Authors: McVean, D. N. & Robertson, V. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

An account based on the report prepared in 1959-61 by Hunting Technical Services Ltd. for the West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority in c...

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Goose faeces: a source of nitrogen for plant growth in a grazed salt marsh.

Published online: 30 Nov 1988

Authors: Bazely, D. R. & Jefferies, R. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Effects of goose faeces on salt marsh vegetation at La Pérouse Bay, Manitoba together with the processes of faecal decay, were studied in order to det...

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