A Successful Artificial Nest Platform Design for Great Blue Herons on Small Coastal Rookery Islands in Texas

Authors

David J. Newstead
Gene W. Blacklock
David P. Durham

Publication Date

12-1-2010

Abstract

Providing additional or improved nesting structure for wading birds requires active management. Artificial nest platforms may be an effective tool in waterbird rookery management. A successful nest platform design for Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias) used in the Coastal Bend region of the Texas coast is described, and platform usage and nest success are discussed.

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Newstead, David J.; Blacklock, Gene W.; and Durham, David P. (2010) "A Successful Artificial Nest Platform Design for Great Blue Herons on Small Coastal Rookery Islands in Texas," Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society: Vol. 43: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tos_bulletin/vol43/iss1/6