Bird Monitoring Methods: A Manual of Techniques for Key UK
Species First published by the RSPB in 1998, Bird Monitoring
Methods: A Manual of Techniques for Key UK Species is a
practical guide to surveying and monitoring techniques for use
in the breeding season – in assessing breeding success as well
as population levels – and during the winter. It gives
instructions for more than 120 UK bird species, mainly those of
conservation concern. Methods used in the UK's main national
bird monitoring schemes are also outlined with advice on how to
participate in them. In addition, Bird Monitoring Methods: A
Manual of Techniques for Key UK Species provides advice on the
reliability of the methods, sampling, statistics, and species
protection. An essential reference for all involved in bird
monitoring programmes. This is a reprint edition of: ISBN
1-901930-03-3. - Introduction: Bird monitoring - The need for a
manual - Absolute population estimate or index? - Species
included - Format for the manual - Structure of sing