How consistent are trends in arrival (and departure) dates of migrant birds in the UK?

Author(s): Sparks, T.H., Huber, K., Bland, R.L., Crick, H.Q.P., Croxton, P.J., Flood, J., Loxton, R.G., Mason, C.F., Newnham, J.A. & Tryjanowski, P.

Published: January 2007

Journal: Journal of Ornithology Volume: 148

Digital Identifier No. (DOI): 10.1007/s10336-007-0193-6

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