Muscianese E., Martino G., Sgro P., Scebba S. and Sorrenti M. 2018. Timing of pre-nuptial migrati... more Muscianese E., Martino G., Sgro P., Scebba S. and Sorrenti M. 2018. Timing of pre-nuptial migration of the Song Thrush Turdus philomelos in Calabria (southern Italy). Ring 40: 19-30. The European Commission has established that pre-nuptial migration of the Song Thrush Turdus philomelos in Italy begins in the second decade (10-day period) of January. This three-year study was carried out at two localities in the Calabria region of southern Italy from 2012 to 2014, with 3-4 ringing sessions every decade from mid-January to the end of March. In total, 447 birds were captured. Based on catching dynamics and changes in fat load and body mass, we documented that the species’ northward migration took place in mainly March, with early movements in February. As no migratory activity was detected before the second decade of February, the dates of the hunting season in this area can be re-considered.
Summary Ufficio Avifauna Migratoria of Federazione Italiana della Caccia and ACMA intend to
creat... more Summary Ufficio Avifauna Migratoria of Federazione Italiana della Caccia and ACMA intend to create a monitoring scheme on duck harvest in Italy, as so far a survey at a national level does not exist. We collected data from public Administrations (Regions and Districts) and hunters. These data allowed to evaluate differences of the duck distribution between inland and coastal areas. The composition of the duck harvest showed regional differences. For example, there is an increase of mallards from northern to southern Italy. The highest duck harvest has been collected in northern Italy and particularly in the northern Adriatic area. Data collected by Regions are unreliable for quantitative estimates although they are reliable for abundance indexes. Here, the variation of the abundance index for Toscana and Sicilia region are presented. Another index of abundance is presented for Modena district, where a cooperation between the Administration and local hunting departments allowed to obtain a good sample useful for quantitative estimates. Data collected directly from hunters were used to calculate estimates of total duck harvest, including a detailed species composition in the Po delta public hunting area in Veneto region. We consider that hunters are confident to declare their harvest to a hunter organization, so that such data are the best available so far to calculate migratory bird harvest.
We studied the population trend and movements of the Song Thrush during the winter near the Tyrrh... more We studied the population trend and movements of the Song Thrush during the winter near the Tyrrhenian coast in the region of Latium, from 2012 to 2014, in order to establish the timing of spring migration. During standardized mist-netting we captured and ringed 431 birds. The data collected indicate that the study area is mainly visited by wintering thrushes with significant year-to year fluctuations in the number of birds. Based on the information gathered during this study, confirmed by the results of other studies carried out in southern Italy and France, we assume that spring migration starts in Latium between the second and third decade of February.
Muscianese E., Martino G., Sgro P., Scebba S. and Sorrenti M. 2018. Timing of pre-nuptial migrati... more Muscianese E., Martino G., Sgro P., Scebba S. and Sorrenti M. 2018. Timing of pre-nuptial migration of the Song Thrush Turdus philomelos in Calabria (southern Italy). Ring 40: 19-30. The European Commission has established that pre-nuptial migration of the Song Thrush Turdus philomelos in Italy begins in the second decade (10-day period) of January. This three-year study was carried out at two localities in the Calabria region of southern Italy from 2012 to 2014, with 3-4 ringing sessions every decade from mid-January to the end of March. In total, 447 birds were captured. Based on catching dynamics and changes in fat load and body mass, we documented that the species’ northward migration took place in mainly March, with early movements in February. As no migratory activity was detected before the second decade of February, the dates of the hunting season in this area can be re-considered.
Summary Ufficio Avifauna Migratoria of Federazione Italiana della Caccia and ACMA intend to
creat... more Summary Ufficio Avifauna Migratoria of Federazione Italiana della Caccia and ACMA intend to create a monitoring scheme on duck harvest in Italy, as so far a survey at a national level does not exist. We collected data from public Administrations (Regions and Districts) and hunters. These data allowed to evaluate differences of the duck distribution between inland and coastal areas. The composition of the duck harvest showed regional differences. For example, there is an increase of mallards from northern to southern Italy. The highest duck harvest has been collected in northern Italy and particularly in the northern Adriatic area. Data collected by Regions are unreliable for quantitative estimates although they are reliable for abundance indexes. Here, the variation of the abundance index for Toscana and Sicilia region are presented. Another index of abundance is presented for Modena district, where a cooperation between the Administration and local hunting departments allowed to obtain a good sample useful for quantitative estimates. Data collected directly from hunters were used to calculate estimates of total duck harvest, including a detailed species composition in the Po delta public hunting area in Veneto region. We consider that hunters are confident to declare their harvest to a hunter organization, so that such data are the best available so far to calculate migratory bird harvest.
We studied the population trend and movements of the Song Thrush during the winter near the Tyrrh... more We studied the population trend and movements of the Song Thrush during the winter near the Tyrrhenian coast in the region of Latium, from 2012 to 2014, in order to establish the timing of spring migration. During standardized mist-netting we captured and ringed 431 birds. The data collected indicate that the study area is mainly visited by wintering thrushes with significant year-to year fluctuations in the number of birds. Based on the information gathered during this study, confirmed by the results of other studies carried out in southern Italy and France, we assume that spring migration starts in Latium between the second and third decade of February.
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create a monitoring scheme on duck harvest in Italy, as so far a survey at a national level does not exist.
We collected data from public Administrations (Regions and Districts) and hunters. These data allowed to
evaluate differences of the duck distribution between inland and coastal areas. The composition of the duck
harvest showed regional differences. For example, there is an increase of mallards from northern to southern
Italy. The highest duck harvest has been collected in northern Italy and particularly in the northern
Adriatic area. Data collected by Regions are unreliable for quantitative estimates although they are reliable
for abundance indexes. Here, the variation of the abundance index for Toscana and Sicilia region are
presented. Another index of abundance is presented for Modena district, where a cooperation between the
Administration and local hunting departments allowed to obtain a good sample useful for quantitative estimates.
Data collected directly from hunters were used to calculate estimates of total duck harvest, including
a detailed species composition in the Po delta public hunting area in Veneto region. We consider that hunters
are confident to declare their harvest to a hunter organization, so that such data are the best available so
far to calculate migratory bird harvest.
studies carried out in southern Italy and France, we assume that spring migration starts in Latium between the second and third decade of February.
create a monitoring scheme on duck harvest in Italy, as so far a survey at a national level does not exist.
We collected data from public Administrations (Regions and Districts) and hunters. These data allowed to
evaluate differences of the duck distribution between inland and coastal areas. The composition of the duck
harvest showed regional differences. For example, there is an increase of mallards from northern to southern
Italy. The highest duck harvest has been collected in northern Italy and particularly in the northern
Adriatic area. Data collected by Regions are unreliable for quantitative estimates although they are reliable
for abundance indexes. Here, the variation of the abundance index for Toscana and Sicilia region are
presented. Another index of abundance is presented for Modena district, where a cooperation between the
Administration and local hunting departments allowed to obtain a good sample useful for quantitative estimates.
Data collected directly from hunters were used to calculate estimates of total duck harvest, including
a detailed species composition in the Po delta public hunting area in Veneto region. We consider that hunters
are confident to declare their harvest to a hunter organization, so that such data are the best available so
far to calculate migratory bird harvest.
studies carried out in southern Italy and France, we assume that spring migration starts in Latium between the second and third decade of February.