This study makes an initial appraisal of the suitability of a new standardized method of river habitat survey developed by the Environment Agency, for the assessment of the habitat requirements of river birds.

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

Reference: Buckton, S.T. and Ormerod, S.J. (1997). Use of a new standardized habitat survey for assessing the habitat preferences and distribution of upland river birds. Bird Study 44: 327-337.