Success of Marsh Hawk Nests in North Dakota

Hammond, Merrill C.; Henry, C. J.

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“…Nesting success of Northern Harriers on the Peabody WMA (21.7%) was lower than that reported at most other locations. In North Dakota, Hammond and Henry (1949) reported that 18% of harrier nests were successful. At other locations, nest success for Northern Harriers varied from 38% (Michigan; Craighead and Craighead 1956) to 79% (New Hampshire; Serrentino 1987).…”

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Nesting Success and Behavior of Northern Harriers on a Reclaimed Surface Mine Grassland in Kentucky

Vukovich

Ritchison

2006

Journal of Raptor Research

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Nesting Success and Behavior of Northern Harriers on a Reclaimed Surface Mine Grassland in Kentucky

Vukovich

Ritchison

2006

Journal of Raptor Research

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“…Northern Harriers arrive on the breeding grounds between late February and early May and nest from April through July (Hammond and Henry, 1949;Stewart, 1975;Duebbert and Lokemoen, 1977;Linner, 1980;Bildstein and Gollop, 1988;Murphy and Ensign, 1996;Smith and others, 2011). Northern Harriers produce only one brood per breeding season; however, renesting may occur if the nest is destroyed or deserted during egg laying (Bildstein and Gollop, 1988;Smith and others, 2011).…”

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The effects of management practices on grassland birds—Northern Harrier (<i>Circus hudsonius</i>)

Shaffer¹,

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Johnson³

et al. 2019

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“…Various authors have placed the incubation and nesting periods for Harriers at from 29 to 41 days and approximately 35 days, respectively (Breckenridge, 1935;Bent, 1937;Sealy, 1967;and Clark, 1972). Hammond and Henry (1949) found that Harriers arrived in North Dakota by mid-March and that clutches were started by late April or early xMay.…”

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An assessment of potential conflicts between nesting raptors and human activities in the Long Pines area of southeastern Montana : with special emphasis on uranium development : final report /

Allen¹

1979

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A survey of nesting raptors was conducted during the 1977 and 1978 nesting seasons in the Long Pines area of southeastern Montana to outline potential conflicts between birds of prey and human activities, particularly uranium exploration and development. Observations were oriented toward locating nests of cliff-nesting Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) and Prairie Falcons (F alco mexicanus) , but eight other raptor species were found to be actual or probable nesting species in the area. These were the Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) , Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) , American Harrier (Circus cyaneus) , Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) , Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) , Red^tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) , American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) , and Merlin (Falco columbarius). Five additional species, the Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) , Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) , Burrowing Owl (Speotyto cunicularia) , Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) , and Short-eared Owl (Asio f lammeus) were observed occasionally. The latter two '. ii nests at which fledging success was determined in 1977. In 1978 production was 2.42 young per active aerie at 12 sites, and 4.14 young per successful aerie at the seven sites which fledged young. Exposure of cliff nests was apparently correlated with the predominant cliffs of the study area, and nests were apparently chosen on the basis of nest site availability rather than on preferences for specific exposures. Limited productivity information was also gathered for other species, including Cooper's Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, Kestrels, and Merlins. The extent of past and present activities in the study area was assessed. Mining has been limited, and surface or underground mining are unlikely to occur. Livestock grazing, timber harvest, recreation, and uranium exploration or mining are or may be important activities in the study area. Suggestions for minimizing possible conflicts between these activities and nesting raptors were outlined. These included specific recommendations associated with particular activities, but also included general recommendations for disturbances near known cliff nest sites, as cliff nesting species are those which may be most affected by human activities. These recorancndations include (1) avoidance of all activities around known Golden Eagle and Prairie Falcon nests at all times, (2) initiating mining or other activities after the nesting season when possible, and (3) establishing "no-disturbance" zones around nests of most raptors during the nesting season. Each conflict between proposed activities and the requirements of nesting raptors should be considered individually.

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Success of Marsh Hawk Nests in North Dakota

Cited by 9 publications

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Nesting Success and Behavior of Northern Harriers on a Reclaimed Surface Mine Grassland in Kentucky

Nesting Success and Behavior of Northern Harriers on a Reclaimed Surface Mine Grassland in Kentucky

The effects of management practices on grassland birds—Northern Harrier (<i>Circus hudsonius</i>)

An assessment of potential conflicts between nesting raptors and human activities in the Long Pines area of southeastern Montana : with special emphasis on uranium development : final report /

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