Field notes, v4195
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Isla Bocn Brava, Chiriqui, Panama DuVal, E.H. 2005 Journal 10 Apr [sic] Zone of predator attack lek random predator movements. optimal & nest area optimal problems: 1) is ^nest habitat the same as optimal dp habitat, and therefore the difference is in good vs. bad marsh habitat rather than near v. far from display areas? (How do you measure that?) 2) ?? repeat nest locations (but note same loc is frequently occupied by diff ??) Test: place nests w/ quail eggs at intervals from display areas, monitor time to fail. 30m 60m 90m ? - 1 treatment set @ each d/splay area - 20 display areas total (?=60) - measure habitat var's around nests to be sure no diff. - Block exp nest sites (wk b/f, + put out nests (?) - place at average ht (1.1m?) - make nests from real marshland nests. 3) This means I have to find 20 areas that are at least 180 m from other areas...