Carry-Over Effects of Climate Variability at Breeding and Non-Breeding Grounds on Spring Migration in the European Wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> at the Baltic Coast
Many studies have linked changes in avian phenology in Europe to the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), which serves as a proxy for conditions in western Europe. However, the effects of climate variation in other regions of Europe on the phenology of short-distance migrants with large non-breeding gr...
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| description | Many studies have linked changes in avian phenology in Europe to the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), which serves as a proxy for conditions in western Europe. However, the effects of climate variation in other regions of Europe on the phenology of short-distance migrants with large non-breeding grounds remain unclear. We determined the combined influence of large-scale climate indices, NAO, the Mediterranean Oscillation Index (MOI), and the Scandinavian Pattern (SCAND), during the preceding year on spring migration timing of European wren at the southern Baltic coast during 1982–2021. We modelled the effects of these climate variables on the entire passage and subsequent percentiles of the wren’s passage at Bukowo-Kopań and Hel ringing stations. Over 1982–2021, the start and median of migration shifted earlier at Hel, but the end of passage shifted later at both stations. In effect, the duration of passage at Hel was extended by 7.6 days. Early passage at Hel was related with high MOI in spring and the preceding autumn. Spring passage at Bukowo-Kopań was delayed after high NAO in the previous breeding season, and high winter and spring NAO. Late spring passage occurred at both stations following a high SCAND in the previous summer. At both locations, an early start or median of passage followed high local temperatures. We conclude that phenology of the wren’s spring migration at the Baltic coast was shaped by conditions encountered at wintering quarters in western Europe, where NAO operates, and in the south-eastern Europe, where the MOI operates, in conjunction with conditions in Scandinavia during the previous breeding season. We demonstrated that climate variability in various parts of the migrants’ range has combined carry-over effects on in migrants’ phenology in Europe. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6aa536eab74947c6b9756add2fb5a7aa2023-11-18T08:59:23ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-06-011312201510.3390/ani13122015Carry-Over Effects of Climate Variability at Breeding and Non-Breeding Grounds on Spring Migration in the European Wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> at the Baltic CoastIgnacy Gołębiewski0Magdalena Remisiewicz1Bird Migration Research Station, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308 Gdańsk, PolandBird Migration Research Station, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308 Gdańsk, PolandMany studies have linked changes in avian phenology in Europe to the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), which serves as a proxy for conditions in western Europe. However, the effects of climate variation in other regions of Europe on the phenology of short-distance migrants with large non-breeding grounds remain unclear. We determined the combined influence of large-scale climate indices, NAO, the Mediterranean Oscillation Index (MOI), and the Scandinavian Pattern (SCAND), during the preceding year on spring migration timing of European wren at the southern Baltic coast during 1982–2021. We modelled the effects of these climate variables on the entire passage and subsequent percentiles of the wren’s passage at Bukowo-Kopań and Hel ringing stations. Over 1982–2021, the start and median of migration shifted earlier at Hel, but the end of passage shifted later at both stations. In effect, the duration of passage at Hel was extended by 7.6 days. Early passage at Hel was related with high MOI in spring and the preceding autumn. Spring passage at Bukowo-Kopań was delayed after high NAO in the previous breeding season, and high winter and spring NAO. Late spring passage occurred at both stations following a high SCAND in the previous summer. At both locations, an early start or median of passage followed high local temperatures. We conclude that phenology of the wren’s spring migration at the Baltic coast was shaped by conditions encountered at wintering quarters in western Europe, where NAO operates, and in the south-eastern Europe, where the MOI operates, in conjunction with conditions in Scandinavia during the previous breeding season. We demonstrated that climate variability in various parts of the migrants’ range has combined carry-over effects on in migrants’ phenology in Europe.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/12/2015climate changespring phenologyshort-distance migrantsEuropean wren<i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i>MOI |
| spellingShingle | Ignacy Gołębiewski Magdalena Remisiewicz Carry-Over Effects of Climate Variability at Breeding and Non-Breeding Grounds on Spring Migration in the European Wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> at the Baltic Coast Animals climate change spring phenology short-distance migrants European wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> MOI |
| title | Carry-Over Effects of Climate Variability at Breeding and Non-Breeding Grounds on Spring Migration in the European Wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> at the Baltic Coast |
| title_full | Carry-Over Effects of Climate Variability at Breeding and Non-Breeding Grounds on Spring Migration in the European Wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> at the Baltic Coast |
| title_fullStr | Carry-Over Effects of Climate Variability at Breeding and Non-Breeding Grounds on Spring Migration in the European Wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> at the Baltic Coast |
| title_full_unstemmed | Carry-Over Effects of Climate Variability at Breeding and Non-Breeding Grounds on Spring Migration in the European Wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> at the Baltic Coast |
| title_short | Carry-Over Effects of Climate Variability at Breeding and Non-Breeding Grounds on Spring Migration in the European Wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> at the Baltic Coast |
| title_sort | carry over effects of climate variability at breeding and non breeding grounds on spring migration in the european wren i troglodytes troglodytes i at the baltic coast |
| topic | climate change spring phenology short-distance migrants European wren <i>Troglodytes troglodytes</i> MOI |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/12/2015 |
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