Publications for Nigel Butcher
Mortality of wood warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix nests in Welsh Oakwoods: predation rates and the identification of nest predators using miniature nest cameras
Capsule Predation was the main cause of nest failure, but predation rates have remained unchanged since the 1980s. Eurasian Jays Garrullus glandarius were the most common predator. Aims To quantify, ...
- Date
- 27 March 2012
- RSPB Authors
- Dr John Mallord, Nigel Butcher, Chris Orsman, Nigel Butcher
- Authors
- Mallord, J.W., Orsman, C.J., Cristinacce, A., Butcher, N., Stowe, T.J. & Charman, E.C.
- Published in
- Bird Study
Predation of breeding waders on lowland wet grassland – is it a problem?
Breeding waders of lowland wet grassland are in decline. The effect of predation varies from site to site. This article reviews recent research on this complex subject....
- Date
- 01 October 2009
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Jennifer Smart, Dr Mark Bolton, Nigel Butcher
- Authors
- Ausden, M., Bolton, M., Butcher, N., Hoccorn, D.G., Smart, J. & Williams, G.
- Published in
- British Wildlife
Use of time-lapse video cameras to determine causes of nest failure of Slavonian Grebes Podiceps auritus
Few clutches were predated, with Otter Lutra lutra the most frequent predator filmed. To determine the rate of nest predation and identify predators of the Slavonian Grebe Podiceps auritus in Scotland...
- Date
- 01 January 2005
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Allan Perkins, Nigel Butcher, Dr Ron Summers, Dr Mark Hancock
- Authors
- Perkins, A.J., Hancock, M.H., Butcher, N. & Summers, R.W.
- Published in
- Bird Study
Remote monitoring of nests using digital camera technology
Although cameras have been used for many years to collect data at birds' nests, recent advances in digital technology have led to increased storage capacity, faster and easier review of data, and reduced...
- Date
- 19 May 2007
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Mark Bolton, Nigel Butcher
- Authors
- Bolton, M., Butcher, N., Sharpe, F., Stevens, D. & Fisher, G.
- Published in
- Journal of Field Ornithology
Predators of spotted flycatcher Muscicapa striata nests in southern England as determined by digital nest cameras
Avian predators are principally responsible. To document the fate of Spotted Flycatcher nests and to identify the species responsible for nest predation. During 2005-06, purpose-built, remote...
- Date
- 01 January 2008
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Guy Anderson, Nigel Butcher
- Authors
- Stevens, D.K., Anderson, G.Q.A., Grice, P.V., Norris, K. & Butcher, N.
- Published in
- Bird Study