Hedge intersections and breeding bird distribution in farmland
Open Access
- 28 July 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Bird Study
- Vol. 35 (2) , 133-136
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00063658809480390
Abstract
The total number of birds recorded near to intersections of hedges (T-junctions) was 1.7 times higher than the number recorded along the same total length of straight hedge. Five species individually showed a significant preference for intersections. Possible reasons for this and the implications for hedge removal are discussed.This publication has 4 references indexed in Scilit:
- Bird Numbers and Habitat Characteristics in Farmland HedgerowsJournal of Applied Ecology, 1984
- Bird-life on a Norfolk Farm in Relation to Agricultural ChangesBird Study, 1976
- Habitat preferences of the Wren on English farmlandBird Study, 1969
- The bird community of farmlandBird Study, 1967