In the example of the grey heron population in the UK, what factor was responsible for the limit on the population in the early years (before the 1960s)? Census of United Kingdom 1928-2017 Grey Heron 15000 12500 10000 7500 5000 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 O hunting which increases when herons are more abundant O interference competition of males for females O really cold winters killed many birds every year O exploitation competition for the ponds ::. ............ ........ Breeding pairs

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In the example of the grey heron population in the UK, what factor was responsible for the limit on
the population in the early years (before the 1960s)?
Census of United Kingdom 1928-2017
Grey Heron
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1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
O hunting which increases when herons are more abundant
O interference competition of males for females
O really cold winters killed many birds every year
O exploitation competition for the ponds
**......
..........:::..
Breeding pairs
Transcribed Image Text:In the example of the grey heron population in the UK, what factor was responsible for the limit on the population in the early years (before the 1960s)? Census of United Kingdom 1928-2017 Grey Heron 15000 12500 10000 7500 5000 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 O hunting which increases when herons are more abundant O interference competition of males for females O really cold winters killed many birds every year O exploitation competition for the ponds **...... ..........:::.. Breeding pairs
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