Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) Breeding in Aggregate Pits and Natural Habitats

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Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Burke, Tianna Rayne, Thesis advisor (ths): Nol, Erica, Degree committee member (dgc): Nocera, Joseph J, Degree committee member (dgc): Burness, Gary, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>I examined Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) colony persistence and occupancy, in lakeshore, river and man-made aggregate pit habitat. Habitat persistence was highest on the lakeshore and lowest in aggregate pits, likely due to annual removal and relocation of aggregate resources. Bank Swallow colonies in aggregate pit sites were more likely to persist if a colony was larger or if burrows… more
Full Text: BANK SWALLOW (RIPARIA RIPARIA) BREEDING IN AGGREGATE PITS AND NATURAL HABITATS A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science TRENT …