This article provides a detailed methodology for undertaking upland breeding moorland wader surveys. It is cited as best practice survey methodology for this group of birds within UK bird and windfarm guidance.

This document is part of our Good Practice Guidance for birds, produced by Keith Ross and James Latham.

Reference: Brown, A. F. and Shepherd, K. B. (1993) A method for censusing upland breeding waders. Bird Study, 40, pp. 189-195.