Analysis of wintering waterbird population trends for the Lough Neagh and Lough Beg Special Protection Area (SPA)

A Little Grebe photographed by Graham Catley. The bird is in winter plumage and is sitting on the water.

Author(s): El Haddad, H., Austin, G., Woodward, I. & Booth Jones, K.

Published: August 2023 Issue No.: 760

Publisher: British Trust for Ornithology

ISBN: 978-1-912642-56-4

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This analysis of Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) data for the Lough Neagh and Lough Beg SPA provides details of wintering waterfowl population changes around the loughs and assists in identifying potential research questions to be pursued.

Staff Author(s)

Hala Haddad

Research Ecologist

Ian Woodward

Senior Research Ecologist

Publication Topics

Wetland

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