Seasonal Abundance of Waterbirds at Point Reyes: a coastal California perspective
Shuford WD, Page GW, Evens JG, Stenzel LE. 1989. Seasonal Abundance of Waterbirds at Point Reyes: a coastal California perspective. Western Birds. 20(4):137-265
In this report we describe the seasonal use patterns of aquatic birds of two estuaries, one lagoon, and the inshore zone of the ocean off southern Point Reyes, and, when appropriate, compare these patterns to those found elsewhere in coastal California. We also examine the influence that variations in rainfall have on variations in bird abundance, on the timing of species' arrival and departure, and on intersite variation in occurrence patterns on Point Reyes." Includes sections describing results for each species and graphs showing population month by month for each species.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Shuford, W.; Page, Gary; Evens, Jules; Stenzel, Lynn
- Units
- PORE
- Keywords
- Anatidae (Ducks Geese Swans), Anseriformes (Waterfowl), Ardeidae (Herons Egrets Bitteens), Aves (Birds), Scolopacidae (Sandpipers)