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1 April 2002 Use of fish nets as a method to capture small rails
Benito Fuertes, Javier García, José María Colino
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We used a modified fish trap called a “single strip Dutch sleeve” to capture small rails in Spain. During 94 trap-days, we captured 29 individual Water Rails (Rallus aquaticus), three Spotted Crakes (Porzana porzana), and nine Common Moorhens (Gallinula chloropus). Use of bait such as fruits, vegetables, or cat food increased capture rate by 93%, whereas inclement weather (heavy rain or wind) decreased capture rate. We had greater rates of capture and recapture compared to other studies using different methods. Advantages include ease of transport and placement, low injury rates to birds, the possibility of simultaneous captures, and a wide spectrum of target species. As improvements, we propose the use of playback rail vocalizations to increase capture of individuals and species, and the use of rigid, inaccessible receptacles to protect captured rails from predators.

Benito Fuertes, Javier García, and José María Colino "Use of fish nets as a method to capture small rails," Journal of Field Ornithology 73(2), 220-223, (1 April 2002). https://doi.org/10.1648/0273-8570-73.2.220
Received: 21 March 2001; Accepted: 1 July 2001; Published: 1 April 2002
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KEYWORDS
capture techniques
methodology
northern Spain
traps
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