Comparison of line transects and point counts for monitoring spring migration in forested wetlands

Journal of Field Ornithology

Volumn 71, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 345-355

  Randy Wilson, R ^a   Twedt, Daniel J ^a   Blaine Elliott, A ^a,b  

^a PATUXENT WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

^b US Fish and Wildlife Service   (United States)

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EID: 18444399361     PISSN: 02738570     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1648/0273-8570-71.2.345     Document Type: Article

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