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Table 3 Phases of the data collection

From: Effects of bio-loggers on behaviour and corticosterone metabolites of Northern Bald Ibises (Geronticus eremita) in the field and in captivity

Phases

Context 1—aviary

Context 2—field

Phase 1

A 4-day-long pre-treatment observation phase; July

An 11-day-long pre-treatment data collection phase; October till November

Phase 2

A 2-day-long treatment phase (i.e. capturing and equipping); July

A 1-day-long treatment phase (handling procedure and transmitter attachment); November

Phase 3

A 4-day-long post-treatment observation phase; July

A 10-day-long post-treatment data collection phase; November

Phase 4

–

A 5-day-long post-treatment data collection phase 1 month later; December

Phase 5

–

A 5-day-long post-treatment data collection phase 2 months later; January