Author Archives: atesz
Small mammal survey in the hunting range of Aquila pomarina
The small mammal survey was developed to identify and inventory the micro-mammal species in the identified hunting ranges of Aquila pomarina pairs. The aim of the survey was to determine the relative abundance of certain small mammal species that constitute … Continue reading
Otter survey along the Niraj and Târnava Mică river
The knowledge about the distribution of the Otter (Lutra lutra) in Romania is limited to some insular observations. It was known that the otter is still widespread distributed along the streams, rivers and the Danube Delta but there are no … Continue reading
Snowtracking
After the first snowfall we have started the snowtracking in Bistra Valley – in the area of wolfpack territory. During the snowfall on 22nd-23th November in the valley of Bistra and Galaoaia river we found only one track of an … Continue reading
Otter survey
The survey of otter presence had begun in august 2008 along the streams crossed by bridges and roads. We had collected the otter spraints and other different signs, which are showing if the otters use the stream section regularly or … Continue reading
Sheepdog survey in Transylvania
In autumn 2008, we visited 15 different shepherd camps in two different regions of Transylvania: the southwestern part of the Calimani mountains foothill area and the southeastern part of the Giurgeului basin. Initially the survey’s aim was to identify some … Continue reading
Bear diet study
In autumn 2008, we were continuing to study the bear diet in two different areas of the Calimani, respectively Gurghiului Mt. foothill area. We based the diet study on the macroscopic analysis of all bear excrements found in an orchard, … Continue reading
Bear habitat suitability – a preliminary analysis -
In summer 2008, we had analyzed some of the hilly areas in the southwestern part of the Calimani Mountains, which are very important for the bear survival. This activity was voluntary-based and its aim was to gather an important data … Continue reading
Northern birch mouse captured
On the 3rd of May 2008 one specimen of northern birch mouse (Sicista betulina) was caught in the southern part of Gheorgheni basin, Harghita county, by members of Milvus Group. This is the 9th proving specimen and the 6th known … Continue reading
Wolf mystery
Unlike as in the Amerikan or Asian continent in Europe wolves are more uniformly coloured. Their fur in winter coat seems like is grey and in summer in the moulting period they get an open reddish-grey colour. Their hair especially … Continue reading
Analyzing the physical condition of the red deer killed by wolves near Glodeni
Fat reserves are known as good indicators of physical condition for several animal species. Usually prey animal physical conditions are determined for further analysis by prey selection patterns of carnivores. However, the most usable fat reserves (around heart, stomach, kidney) … Continue reading