LifeCycle issue 8, Autumn 2018

Published: October 2018 Issue No.: 8

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Issue 8 of LifeCycle includes an article launching a new national project exploring variation in post-juvenile moult in Blue Tits and one introducing an exciting new project to create a Eurasian African Bird Migration Atlas.

It also contains articles on ringing and nest recording on the MOD estate, ageing Reed Buntings, monitoring Woodpigeon nests, ringing without mist nets and nest boxes for Shags.

Staff Author(s)

Ruth Walker

Ringing & Nest Recording Communications Officer

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LifeCycle issue 8, Autumn 2018

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