Dean, B., Freeman, R., Kirk, H., Leonard, K, Phillips R.A., Perrins, C.M. & Guilford, T. (2012) "Behavioural mapping of a pelagic seabird: combining multiple sensors and a hidden Markov model reveals the distribution..." J. R. Soc. Interface
Tue, 10/09/2012 - 09:10 — Grant ShermanAbstract: The use of miniature data loggers is rapidly increasing our understanding of the movements and habitat preferences of pelagic seabirds. However, objectively interpreting behavioural information from the large volumes of highly detailed data collected by such devices can be challenging. We combined three biologging technologies—global positioning system (GPS), saltwater immersion and time–depth recorders—to build a detailed picture of the at-sea behaviour of the Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) during the breeding season.
Journal of the Royal Society Interface
Tue, 10/09/2012 - 08:56 — Grant ShermanJournal of the Royal Society Interface is the Society's cross-disciplinary publication promoting research at the interface between the physical and life sciences. It offers rapidity, visibility and high-quality peer review and is ranked fifth in JCR's multidisciplinary category.
Previously published as a themed supplement of J. R. Soc. Interface, Interface Focus has now been launched as an independent journal.
Guillemots return early to Lundy 12/10/2011
Thu, 10/13/2011 - 10:50 — Grant ShermanThe first Guillemots of the year arrived on the cliffs this morning. 29 birds were on the ledges in Jenny's Cove until at least 8.10am (BST). This is 6 days earlier than 2010 and 15 days earlier than 2008.
Hatch, J.J. & Nisbet, I.C.T. (2011) "Costs of incubation in Common Terns Sterna hirundo: replication and extension of a clutch-enlargement experiment" Ibis 153(1):185–189
Tue, 09/20/2011 - 08:52 — Grant ShermanAbstract: Manipulation of clutch size during incubation has been used in a number of studies to investigate life-history costs of incubation. We increased or decreased clutches of Common Terns Sterna hirundo during incubation and measured subsequent chick growth and productivity. Our results provide little support for the hypothesis that costs of incubation in Common Terns are substantially affected by the number of eggs incubated.
