The use of tape recordings of roosting wader flocks to increase wader mist netting success
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Pages
46 – 49
Published
1 August 05
Authors
Nigel A. Clark, Graham E. Austin
Correspondence
Nigel A. Clark
nigel.clark@bto.org
British Trust for Ornithology, The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU, UK.
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Mist-netting waders has always been unpredictable. Here we report on the use of tape recordings to increase the number and consistency of catches. We use two case histories to illustrate the circumstances in which the use of lures can be beneficial and explain how to make the robust system we use on the Wash, SE England. We also explain how to digitally enhance recordings to make them more effective in attracting waders to the vicinity of the nets.