Publications for Dr Steven Ewing
Effects of sea temperature and stratification changes on seabird breeding success
As apex predators in marine ecosystems, seabirds may primarily experience climate change impacts indirectly, via changes to their food webs. Observed seabird population declines have been linked...
- Date
- 06 October 2015
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Matthew Carroll, Dr Ellie Owen, Dr Steven Ewing, Dr Mark Bolton
- Authors
- Carroll, M., Butler, A., Owen, E., Ewing, S.R., Cole, T., Green, J.A., Soanes, L.M., Arnould, J.P.Y., Newton, S.F., Baer, J., Daunt, F., Wanless, S., Newell, M.A., Robertson, G.S., Mavor, R.A. & Bolton, M.
- Published in
- Climate Research
Changes in the abundance and distribution of a montane bird, the Dotterel, in the UK over 25 years
Capsule: The number of Dotterel breeding in the UK declined by 57% between 1987/88 and 2011, from 980 to 423 breeding males; there has been a contraction of the species’ geographical range as well as declining numbers on core sites.
- Date
- 22 September 2015
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Daniel Hayhow, Dr Steven Ewing, Dr Mark Eaton
- Authors
- Hayhow, D.B., Ewing, S.R., Baxter, A., Douse, A., Stanbury, A., Whitfield, D.P. & Eaton, M.A
- Published in
- Bird Study
The decline of Afro-Palaearctic migrants and an assessment of potential causes
There is compelling evidence that Afro-Palaearctic (A-P) migrant bird populations have declined in Europe in recent decades, often to a greater degree than resident or short-distance migrants. There a...
- Date
- 01 January 2014
- RSPB Authors
- Prof Juliet Vickery, Dr Steven Ewing, Prof Richard Gregory
- Authors
- Vickery, Juliet A. and colleagues
- Published in
- Ibis
The decline of Afro-Palaearctic migrants and an assessment of potential causes
There is compelling evidence that Afro-Palaearctic (A-P) migrant bird populations have declined in Europe in recent decades, often to a greater degree than resident or short-distance migrants. There a....
- Date
- 01 January 2014
- RSPB Authors
- Prof Juliet Vickery, Dr Steven Ewing, Prof Richard Gregory
- Authors
- Vickery, Juliet A. and colleagues
- Published in
- Ibis
The status of the Hen Harrier, Circus cyaneus, in the UK and Isle of Man in 2010
The fourth national survey of Hen Harrier showed that the population in the UK and the Isle of Man declined significantly between 2004 and 2010. To estimate the size of the breeding Hen Harrier population (with associated 95% confidence...
- Date
- 03 October 2013
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Daniel Hayhow, Dr Mark Eaton, Dr Steven Ewing, Dr Innes Sim
- Authors
- Hayhow, D.B., Eaton, M.A., Bladwell, S., Etheridge, B., Ewing, S.R., Ruddock, M., Saunders, R., Sharpe, C., Sim, I.M.W. & Stevenson, A.
- Published in
- Bird Study
The status of the Hen Harrier, Circus cyaneus, in the UK and Isle of Man in 2010
Capsule: The fourth national survey of Hen Harrier showed that the population in the UK and the Isle of Man declined significantly between 2004 and 2010.
- Date
- 03 October 2013
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Daniel Hayhow, Dr Mark Eaton, Dr Steven Ewing, Dr Innes Sim
- Authors
- Hayhow, D. B., Eaton, M. A., Bladwell, S., Etheridge, B., Ewing, S. R., Ruddock, M., Saunders, R., Sharpe, C., Sim, I.M.W. & Stevenson, A.
- Published in
- Bird Study
Effects of weather variation on a declining population of Slavonian grebes Podiceps auritus
There is an urgent need to develop a detailed understanding of the impacts of climate change on potentially sensitive species of conservation concern...
- Date
- 12 June 2013
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Steven Ewing, Prof Jeremy Wilson
- Authors
- Ewing, S. R., Benn, S., Cowie, N., Wilson, L. & Wilson, J.D.
- Published in
- Journal of Ornithology
The size of the Scottish population of capercaillie Tetrao urogallus: results of the fourth national survey
Capsule The estimated population size of Capercaillie in Scotland was 1285 individuals (95% CI: 8221882). Aim To produce an updated population estimate for Capercaillie in Scotland using a similar app...
- Date
- 16 February 2012
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Steven Ewing, Dr Mark Eaton
- Authors
- Ewing, S.R., Eaton, M.A., Poole, T.F., Davies, M. & Haysom, S.
- Published in
- Bird Study
Breeding status of Merlins Falco columbarius in the UK in 2008
Capsule The third national Merlin survey estimated a UK population of 1162 breeding pairs (95% CI: 891-1462). Aims To estimate the number of breeding Merlins (with associated 95% confidence intervals)...
- Date
- 18 August 2011
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Steven Ewing, Dr Mark Eaton
- Authors
- Ewing, S.R., Rebecca, G.W., Heavisides, A., Court, I.R., Lindley, P., Ruddock, M., Cohen, S. & Eaton, M.A.
- Published in
- Bird Study
Inbreeding and loss of genetic variation in a reintroduced population of Mauritius kestrel
Many populations have recovered from severe bottlenecks either naturally or through intensive conservation management. In the past, however, few conservation programs have monitored the genetic health...
- Date
- 20 February 2008
- RSPB Authors
- Dr Steven Ewing
- Authors
- Ewing, S.R., Nager, R.G., Nicoll, M.A.C., Aumjaud, A., Jones, C.G. & Keller, L.F.
- Published in
- Conservation Biology