Changes in fishing ability of terns associated with windspeed and sea surface conditions
Dunn, E.K. (1973). Changes in fishing ability of terns associated with windspeed and sea surface conditions. Nature (Lond.) 244(5417): 520-521. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/244520a0
In: Nature: International Weekly Journal of Science. Nature Publishing Group: London. ISSN 0028-0836; e-ISSN 1476-4687, meer
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The terns are a group of largely marine fish-feeders, many of which obtain their prey by skilful air-to-water plunge diving. Previous observers have assumed that light winds and rippling of the water surface either have no effect on the fishing success of terns or else are detrimental, but there has been no direct evidence to support either view. To investigate this problem, a study of Sandwich terns (Sterna sandvicensis) and common terns (Sterna hirundo) was carried out in Northumberland, England. |
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