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Titre :	Status of the waders wintering on the Nord - Pas-de-Calais coast (1998-2003).
Auteurs :	Laurent Marzec, Auteur ; Christophe Luczak, Auteur
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Aves (42(1-2) 2005)
Article en page(s) :	57-67,68-190
Résumé :	Status of the wintering coastal waders populations in North of France has been analyzed for the period 1998-2003 using data provided from the mid-January Wetland International survey. During that time, 15 species were present in winter in this region, of which 6 represent 99% of the total bird numbers. Eurasian Oystercatcher and Dunlin are the most common waders with 83% of the total counted birds. Analysis of trends and spatial distribution shows that the numbers of most species of wintering waders have increased during the 16 years period. Important staging sites are identified. We conclude that the coastal area of North of France is of international importance for Sanderling and that it holds a substantial number of wintering Eurasian Oystercatcher during severe winter conditions.

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