Influence of surrounding land cover on marsh-breeding birds: Implications for wetland restoration and conservation planning

Studholme, Katharine R.; Fiorino, Giuseppe E.; Grabas, Greg P.; Tozer, Douglas C.

doi:10.1016/j.jglr.2022.12.002

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“…Additionally, Tozer (2016) found that occupancy of 15 marsh breeding birds declined as P. australis australis cover increased between 1996 and 2013 throughout the southern portion of the Great Lakes basin. Studholme et al (2023) partially attributed the decline in marsh breeding birds to the greater abundance of P. australis within Great Lakes coastal…”

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“…For example, two of the wetlands sampled, Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay in Oshawa, are located less than 1 km from Highway 401, with over 100,000 vehicles passing through every day(Hellinga and Van Aerde 1994;Trenouth et al 2015). This may have had a strong effect on our amphibian abundance and richness measures(Fahrig et al 1995;Carr and Fahrig 2001).Previous research has shown that wetlands connected to the Great Lakes have lower occupancies and richness of marshbreeding birds than those inland(Tozer 2016;Hohman et al 2021;Studholme et al 2023) and connectivity to the lake improves habitat quality for anurans(Knutson et al 1999). Studhome et al (…”

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Relationships Between Muskrat Density and Avian and Anuran Richness in Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands

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Wetlands in southern Ontario are at risk of degradation and alteration due to human activities. This is a concern because wetlands provide essential habitat for species from a range of taxa, such as birds and anurans (frogs and toads). One wetland-dwelling species whose decline may be linked to loss of wetland wildlife habitat is the muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus). The decline of muskrats may also be linked to declines of other species because muskrats engage in activities that could support taxa such as birds and anurans by increasing habitat heterogeneity. We investigated whether bird and anuran species richness is related to muskrat density or if it is better predicted by land cover variables that describe the wetland and surrounding area at 30 coastal wetlands on Lake Ontario. We estimated bird and anuran species richness using data from the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program and the Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program, and muskrat density based on muskrat house counts. Our results suggest that muskrat activity did not predict richness of anurans or birds overall; however, it did predict richness for the subset of birds that nest in emergent aquatic vegetation. Our results indicate that muskrat abundance in emergent marshes may increase habitat quality for birds that nest in emergent vegetation but may not have a measurable effect on anuran diversity in these same wetlands.

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Importance of urbanized wetlands environments in the reproduction of avifauna, city of Martil (Region of Tetouan) in Morocco

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This study focused on the significance of urban and peri-urban wetlands in the Martil plain of Tetouan, Morocco, for bird reproduction. Conducted over a two-year period, the research employed fixed-site counting and weekly visits to assess reproductive indicators such as chicks, nests, courtship displays, and territorial defense. The findings demonstrated that these wetland environments play a vital role in the reproduction of 37 bird species from 15 families, including species of national importance, declining Mediterranean species, vulnerable species according to the IUCN, and rare breeding species. These results underscore the critical importance of conserving and sustainably managing these wetland areas. By prioritising the preservation of urban and peri-urban wetlands, Morocco can contribute to global biodiversity conservation efforts while addressing the challenges of urbanization and climate change

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Importance des zones humides urbanisées dans la reproduction de I’avifaune, ville de Martil (Région de Tétouan) au Maroc

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Maouni,

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2023

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Les zones humides de la région de Tanger-Tétouan hébergent une avifaune nicheuse, résidente et migiatrice diversifiée. La plupart de ces environnements sont urbanisés suite an développement socio-économique et démographique de la région. Cette étude s’est fixée conune objectif de mettre en exergue le rôle des environnements humides urbains et périurbains de la plaine de Martil (Tétouan) dans la reproduction des oiseaux. L’étude a été réalisée durant deux ans. selon la technique de comptage sur site fixe et des visites hebdomadaires. Tons les indices de reproduction sont notés (poussins, nids, parade nuptiale, défense du territoire, plumage nuptiale, ramassage du matériel pour la construction du nid). Les résultats ont montré que ces environnements jorient des rôles dans la reproduction de 38 espèces appartenant à 16 families. Cette avifaune compte deux espèces vulnérables inscrites sur la liste rouge de l’UICN, une espèce en déclin, une espèce en danger, une espèce quasi-menacé inscrite sur la liste rouge de l’UICN et qui a un statut défavorable au niveau mondial ainsi que plusieurs espèces patrimoniales pour le Maroc. Ces domiées soulignent l’intérêt de conserver et de restaurer les zones humides urbaines de la plaine de Martil.

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Influence of surrounding land cover on marsh-breeding birds: Implications for wetland restoration and conservation planning

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Relationships Between Muskrat Density and Avian and Anuran Richness in Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands

Relationships Between Muskrat Density and Avian and Anuran Richness in Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands

Importance of urbanized wetlands environments in the reproduction of avifauna, city of Martil (Region of Tetouan) in Morocco

Importance des zones humides urbanisées dans la reproduction de I’avifaune, ville de Martil (Région de Tétouan) au Maroc

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