The graph above shows the trend in breeding numbers of Kestrel in the Ayrshire study area between 1988 and 2015.
Parameter | Period | Years | Mean annual sample size | Type of trend | Mean +SE |
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Breeding pairs | 1988-2015 | 28 | 39.61 ± 1.04 | Decreasing | 25.5 (± 1.22) |
Clutch size | 1988-2015 | 28 | 17.57 ± 1.27 | Stable | 5.13 ± 0.04 |
Brood size | 1988-2015 | 28 | 15.04 ± 1.05 | Stable | 4.66 ± 0.05 |
Fledgling success | 1988-2015 | 28 | 21.29 ± 1.21 | Linear increase | 0.86 ± 0.01 |
No. fledglings | 1988-2015 | 28 | 17.89 ± 0.99 | Stable | 4.12 ± 0.06 |