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Résumé :
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The aim of this study was to estimate the importance of factors affecting the breeding success of the grey heron ( Ardea cinerea) in three colonies in the northern Poland ( Mosty, Kiersity and Ka. ty Rybackie), differentiated in population size, habitat type and feeding areas used by birds. The highest mean number of fledglings ( 39 - 51 days old) per nest in 2000 - 2002 combined was recorded at Ka. ty Rybackie (3.2 +/- 0.91 SD). Lower values were recorded at Kiersity ( 2.5 +/- 1.11) and Mosty ( 2.8 +/- 1.20). Breeding success increased with the size of the heronry ( r(7) = 0.77, P
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