Will the Merlin disappear as a breeding species from Northern Belarus?

Abstract

This article describes the changes in population number and structure, of Merlin (Falco columbarius) at the southern limit of its breeding range. Breeding phenology, reproductive efficiency and success, and prey species composition were analysed during 2014-2015.

Keywords

• birds of prey
• raptors
• Merlin
• Falco columbarius
• breeding
• nesting
• Belarus