Using Artificial Nests to Study Nest Predation in Birds

Authors

James R. Belthoff, Boise State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2005

Abstract

A simple and effective field exercise that demonstrates factors affecting predation on bird nests is described. With instructor guidance, students in high school biology or college-level biology, ecology, animal behavior, wildlife management or ornithology laboratory courses can collaborate to design field experiments related to nest depredation.

Publication Information

Belthoff, James R.. (2005). "Using Artificial Nests to Study Nest Predation in Birds". American Biology Teacher, 67(2), 105-110.