An efficient survey method for estimating populations of marsh tits Poecile palustris, a low-density woodland passerine

Broughton, Richard K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6838-9628; Dadam, Daria; Maziarz, Marta ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2921-5713; Bellamy, Paul E.; Hinsley, Shelley A.. 2018 An efficient survey method for estimating populations of marsh tits Poecile palustris, a low-density woodland passerine. Bird Study, 65 (3). 299-305. https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2018.1517243

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2018.1517243

Abstract/Summary

Capsule: A playback survey comprising two visits to woodland in early spring can reliably detect Marsh Tits Poecile palustris and permit reasonable estimation of the number of territories. Aims: To assess the efficacy of an efficient survey method for detecting and estimating populations of Marsh Tits. Methods: Detection probability of colour-marked Marsh Tits, surveyed using playback, was assessed with Cormack–Jolly–Seber models. Reliability of territory estimates was compared between colour-marked and largely or wholly unmarked populations. Results: Playback surveys over two visits in early spring were highly effective in detecting individual Marsh Tits. Territory estimates were similar for woods in years where less than 20% of the population was marked compared to years when a higher proportion of birds were colour-marked, although territories may be underestimated in larger woods with unmarked populations. Conclusion: A playback survey comprising two visits in early spring is recommended as an efficient method of surveying Marsh Tit populations and locating individuals. A survey protocol is suggested.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2018.1517243
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-) UKCEH Fellows
ISSN:	0006-3657
Additional Keywords:	forest, bird, playback, monitoring
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment Zoology
Related URLs:	Author's Homepage
Date made live:	03 Oct 2018 12:52 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/521102

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2018.1517243

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-)
UKCEH Fellows

ISSN:

0006-3657

Additional Keywords:

forest, bird, playback, monitoring

NORA Subject Terms:

Ecology and Environment
Zoology