Tidal variation in numbers of waterbirds: how frequently should birds be counted to detect change and do low tide counts provide a realistic average?

Author(s): Burton, N.H.K., Musgrove, A.J. & Rehfisch, M.M.

Published: January 2004

Journal: Bird Study Volume: 51

Digital Identifier No. (DOI): 10.1080/00063650409461332

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Niall Burton

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