Much is known about bobwhite nesting ecology; however, relatively little is understood regarding how nest predators influence bobwhite nest selection and re-nesting behavior. The objective of our research is to compare how the fate of an initial nest influences the placement of a bobwhite's subsequent nest(s). We predict that bobwhites will move greater distances for subsequent nesting attempts if the prior nesting attempt was a failure than if the prior nesting attempt was successful. Our study was conducted on 5 spatially independent study sites across South Texas, in Brooks (2000-2008), LaSalle (2009-2011) and Goliad, Real, and Zavala counties in 2014 - 2015. We located and collected information on nest fate through the use of radio-telemetry. Using ArcGIS, we will determine if there is a difference in distance moved between prior and subsequent nests based on success of the first nest. Data are currently being analyzed and the study will conclude in 2016.
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