Study of birds of prey migration in the north of Ukraine
In spring of 2010 we continued studies of migration features of raptors in various regions in Ukraine. To observe migrations of birds of prey we have chosen three regions in the territory of Polissia in Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions. From 26 to 29.03.2010 investigations were carried out on Slovechansko-Ovrutskyi Ridge, located in Ovruch district of […]
New issue of journal «Strepet» published
The new number of Stepet journal has been published. – 2009. – Vol. 7, Iss. 1-2. The journal includes the following publications on birds of prey: • Efimenko, N. N. Booted Eagle in Turkmenistan: distribution, breeding ecology, current numbers and conservation // P. 19-35. [in Russian] • Belik, V.P. Characteristics of demonstrative and hunting ecology […]
Current numbers of rare species of birds of prey in Ukraine
Estimation of rare species numbers is one of the most burning issues in the bird conservation strategy. Information given in the recent new edition of the Red Book of Ukraine (2009) allows comparing the data on birds of prey to those, published previously. Below there are data on the size of breeding populations of Falconiformes […]
Attraction of Tawny Owl in artificial nests
EXPERIENCE OF ATTRACTION OF TAWNY OWLS TO ARTIFICIAL NESTS IN KHARKIV REGION Attraction of some species for breeding often allows to increase their numbers. These actions can be performed by everyone for bird conservation. In addition, it is a unique opportunity to monitor populations of nocturnal species. Ukraine still has gained quite a small experience […]