Artificial Nest Cavities Designed for use by Small Mammals

Catall, Lara L.; Odom, Darcie L.; Bangma, Jacqueline T.; Barrett, Terry L.; Barrett, Gary W.

doi:10.1656/058.010.0310

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“…Special designs of nest-boxes that selectively attract some groups or species can be tried (Beyer & Goldingay 2006, Catal et al . 2011, Ciechanowski 2005, Goldingay et al . 2007, Goldingay & Stevens 2009, Rhodes & Jones 2011) and the implementation of defences against nest predators can greatly improve the effect of nest-boxes on focal populations (Greene & Jones 2003, Yamaguchi et al .…”

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“…Populations of honeybees are experiencing a general decrease throughout the world (Ellis et al 2010, Neumann & Carreck 2010, Potts et al 2010, van Engelsdorp & Meixner 2010, van Engelsdorp et al 2011, but see Steffan-Dewenter et al 2005 so the use of simple and cheap boxes may be a handy way to help this species. Special designs of nest-boxes that selectively attract some groups or species can be tried (Beyer & Goldingay 2006, Catal et al 2011, Ciechanowski 2005, Goldingay et al 2007, Goldingay & Stevens 2009, Rhodes & Jones 2011 and the implementation of defences against nest predators can greatly improve the effect of nest-boxes on focal populations (Greene & Jones 2003, Yamaguchi et al 2005.…”

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Interaction between distant taxa in the use of tree cavities in African ecosystems: a study using nest-boxes

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Abstract:Convergence in the use of resources may occur between distantly related organisms. A major ecological resource in which members of various taxa may be interested is a cavity for nesting. A variety of social hymenopterans and vertebrates may nest within tree cavities in tropical ecosystems. We used 241 nest-boxes placed in seven Kenyan localities to investigate the use of nesting cavities by members of distant taxa and discuss whether interaction between them is a potential factor shaping cavity-nester communities in tropical regions. The nest-boxes were occupied by social insects (ants, bees and wasps) (30.1% of nest-boxes in April–May and 33.1% in September–October) and vertebrates (birds and mammals) (20% and 7.7%, respectively). Hymenopterans were more abundant in forest boxes (36.2% of nest-boxes occupied in April–May and 37% in September–October), whereas savannas had lower figures (21.7% and 31.3%, respectively). Among vertebrates, most occupants of nest-boxes in savanna were birds (17.8% of nest-boxes occupied vs. 8% in mammals), while mammals predominated in forests (4.9% of the nest-boxes occupied vs. 0.3% in birds). Spatial and temporal patterns of occupation highlight the potential that interaction between distant taxa may have on the access to nesting cavities. More nest-boxes remained unoccupied in forested areas than in savanna areas suggesting that a shorter supply of nesting sites in the savanna may be a source of competition. The simultaneous occupation of a nest-box by two different taxa was exceptional, also supporting the hypothesized inter-taxon competition.

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Interaction between distant taxa in the use of tree cavities in African ecosystems: a study using nest-boxes

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“…We placed metal hexagonal fencing over the soil trays and held it down with metal stakes to prevent large mammals from digging in subplots and displacing soil. We placed a 20-cm-long, 10-cm-diameter, longitudinally cut piece of green PVC pipe in each subplot to serve as shelter for animals because small mammals typically avoid open spaces where they are vulnerable to predators (Catall et al 2011, Perea et al 2011. We autoclaved pipe sections at 121 °C for 30 minutes to avoid contamination of the experimental soil.…”

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