New aspects of the lives of wetland birds are revealed for the first time in the latest issue of Wildfowl, published by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).
The charity’s annual scientific journal is a way of sharing new research that could help conserve wetlands and the birds that rely on them.
Among the highlights in this year’s Wildfowl are papers describing:
Wildfowl Editor, WWT’s Dr Eileen Rees, said:
“A diverse range of species and conservation issues feature in this year’s issue of Wildfowl. I am greatly indebted to the many individuals who have either shared their research, or helped to edit and produce this issue. I thank the readers for their continued enthusiasm and hope that this issue of Wildfowl brings us several steps closer to helping the species, habitats and conservation initiatives described therein.”
All issues of Wildfowl dating back to 1948 and including the current issue are available to read for free online at wildfowl.wwt.org.uk. Printed copies are also available to purchase by emailing wildfowl@wwt.org.uk.