Review of Australian Shorebird survey data, with notes on their suitability for comprehensive population trend analysis

摘要: Shorebirds are one of the most well-monitored taxa in Australia. In this paper, we review spatial and temporal coverage Australian shorebird monitoring count data currently administered by BirdLife Australia, comment on subset those likely to be immediate use for comprehensive trend analysis. Of 253 areas known seventeen southern half Australia had consistent survey over last 30 years, with summer counts available 80% each area holding nationally significant numbers some species. Similarly were eight additional areas, but these generally held fewer birds. Another 21 important shorebirds 15 years variation or changes methods time. Our suggests that sufficiently high quality permit robust analysis population trends across much