An evaluation of large round bales as artificial nest sites for Canada Geese on Ducks Unlimited. / RW Boychuk and D. Jelinski
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TextPublication details: Saskatchewan : 1978Online resources: Abstract: Large round flax and wheatstraw bales obtained from Saskatchewan farmers were placed on Ducks Unlimited (Canada) projects within the historical breeding range of the Giant Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) to determine the use of these bales as potential nest sites. During the two year term of the study, 10.42% of the bales had nests initiated in the first year, with 23.29% in the second. Nest success was 100% in the 1977 breeding season and 70.8% in 1978 with 8% predation and 20% abandoned. A preference for wheat bales was observed, however, flax bales showed initial resistance to slumping and decay. No preference for end or side position bales was indicated and vegetation type surrounding the bale site and water depth at the site showed no direct influence on nest site selection.
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Large round flax and wheatstraw bales obtained from Saskatchewan farmers were placed on Ducks Unlimited (Canada) projects within the historical breeding range of the Giant Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) to determine the use of these bales as potential nest sites. During the two year term of the study, 10.42% of the bales had nests initiated in the first year, with 23.29% in the second. Nest success was 100% in the 1977 breeding season and 70.8% in 1978 with 8% predation and 20% abandoned. A preference for wheat bales was observed, however, flax bales showed initial resistance to slumping and decay. No preference for end or side position bales was indicated and vegetation type surrounding the bale site and water depth at the site showed no direct influence on nest site selection.