Nest boxes buffer the effects of climate on breeding performance in an African urban raptor
Table 3
Linear mixed effects model for the timing of breeding (lay date) for successful nests only in relation to (a) the urban gradient (1–78% urban cover); and (b) nest type (nest boxes versus other), nearest neighbour distance (log transformed) and weather conditions during the egg-laying period (spring). Estimated lay period of 52 and 24 peregrine territories, respectively, over 26 years (1989–2014) on the Cape Peninsula.