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The diet of Kestrels in relation to vole abundance

Andrew Village

Bird Study · 1982 · 57 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

Abstract Micro tine voles are an important prey of Kestrels. In years when vole numbers are low more shrews are taken, but lighter pellet weights then suggest that total food intake is reduced.

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The diet and breeding of Long-eared Owls in relation to vole numbers

Andrew Village · Bird Study · 1981 · 51 citations · Full text

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The diet of the Kestrel in the Lake District

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