Status, distribution and habitat use by cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo wintering in Britain

Citation

Kirby JS, Gilburn A & Sellers RM (1995) Status, distribution and habitat use by cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo wintering in Britain. Ardea, 83 (1), pp. 93-102. http://ardea.nou.nu/ardea_show_abstract.php?lang=uk&nr=452

Abstract
This paper describes a study of Cormorants wintering in Britain based on information collected as part of the National Waterfowl Counts scheme for the four winter seasons from 1987/88 to 1990/91. Birds were found to be widely distributed throughout Britain, both inland and on the coast, with the greatest concentrations in southeast England, northwest England and south-west Scotland. Evidence is presented which suggests that Cormorants switch from coastal to inland habitats through the winter so that by February only 50-54% of birds were found on coasts. The total winter population is estimated to have reached c. 19 000 in 1990/91, and has increased by 74% overall. Possible reasons for these changes are discussed.

Journal
Ardea: Volume 83, Issue 1

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Dr Andre Gilburn

Senior Lecturer, Biological and Environmental Sciences