Publication Date
12-1-2011
Abstract
This paper summarizes a three-year survey (2008-2010) of breeding birds occurring along the Pedernales River at the same locations with 10 nest boxes. Permanent nest boxes were installed along the Pedernales River and tributary creeks within Pedernales Falls State Park (PFSP) boundaries, Blanco County, Texas in February 2008 in an attempt to lure breeding pairs of Prothonotary Warblers (Protonotaria citrea). All singing males and nest occurrences were recorded at each nest box station. In 2010 one nest box was used by a Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). The most locally abundant breeding bird within the study area was the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). No Prothonotary Warblers were observed during the study. The author notes the possible impact feral pigs could have on Louisiana Waterthrush (Seiurus motacilla) nesting success within the park’s boundaries. The Tobacco Creek site is noted as an unusually diverse habitat for many wildlife species within this state park.
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Recommended Citation
Andres, Susan J.
(2011)
"A Survey of Breeding Birds at
Pedernales Falls State Park,"
Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society: Vol. 44:
Iss.
1, Article 12.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tos_bulletin/vol44/iss1/12