The Peregrine Falco peregrinus in quarries: current status and factors influencing occupancy in the Republic of Ireland

A survey of quarry-nesting Peregrines conducted in the Republic of Ireland between 1991 and 1993 estimated that 65 quarries were occupied by Peregrines. There was a marked east/west gradient in occupancy with most occupied quarries in the east. Occupation of quarries by Peregrines is primarily influ...

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Published in:Bird study 1997-07, Vol.44 (2), p.176-181
Main Authors: Moore, N.P., Kelly, P.F., Lang, F.A., Lynch, J.M., Langton, S.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Falco
Falco peregrinus
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Summary:A survey of quarry-nesting Peregrines conducted in the Republic of Ireland between 1991 and 1993 estimated that 65 quarries were occupied by Peregrines. There was a marked east/west gradient in occupancy with most occupied quarries in the east. Occupation of quarries by Peregrines is primarily influenced by cliff height.
ISSN:0006-3657
1944-6705
DOI:10.1080/00063659709461053