
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Loyn, RH 
T1  - A survey of birds in Westernport Bay, Victoria, 1973-74
JF  - Emu
JO  - EMU
Y1  - 1978
VL  - 78
IS  - 1
SP  - 11
EP  - 19
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/MU9780011 
N2  - A survey of birds in intertidal areas of Westernport Bay was begun in October 1973 and is continuing. This paper describes results of the first year's fieldwork. A monthly census at high-tide roosts was carried out with the help of the Bird Observers' Club and other voluntary observers. In thk year the Bay sup- ported a population of about 17,000 waders and 18,400 other shore birds. Some species were commoner in Westernport Bay than in other parts of Victoria: Eastern Curlew, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Grey-tailed Tattler and Terek Sandpiper. The distribution of mangroves and time of expo- sure of mudflats appear to be important factors involved in determining distribution and abundance of birds. 
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