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Birds of Indian Subcontinent

A Modern, Portable Drop Net Can Safely Capture a Suite of Shorebirds

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2009
Authors:J. Doherty, P
Journal:Waterbirds
Volume:32
Issue:3
Date Published:2009
ISBN Number:1524-4695
Keywords:Calidris, Charadrius, Ereunetes subruficollis, Limnodromus, Scolopacidae, South America, Tryngites subruficollis, Xenus, Xenus cinereus
Abstract:Abstract. Incorporating lightweight synthetic lines, nylon fish netting and sailboat and fishing hardware, the drop net is an effective, portable method to trap many different species of shorebirds. During 2006 and 2007 drop nets were used to safely capture more than 265 targeted shorebirds in habitats in North and South America. Shorebirds captured included Calidris sandpipers, Charadrius sandpipers, Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Tringites subruficollis), and dowitchers (Limnodromus).Abstract. Incorporating lightweight synthetic lines, nylon fish netting and sailboat and fishing hardware, the drop net is an effective, portable method to trap many different species of shorebirds. During 2006 and 2007 drop nets were used to safely capture more than 265 targeted shorebirds in habitats in North and South America. Shorebirds captured included Calidris sandpipers, Charadrius sandpipers, Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Tringites subruficollis), and dowitchers (Limnodromus).
URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1675/063.032.0316
Short Title:Waterbirds
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