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Migration pattern and seasonal activity of waders at Draganić fishponds in NW Croatia

The number and seasonal activity of waders were studied at Draganić fishponds (NW Croatia) from August 1991 to December 1994. A total of 26 wader species were noted. Two species, Lapwing and Little Ringed Plover, were breeding in small numbers and with a low success rate. The only regular wintering species was Green Sandpiper, but present in small numbers. Lapwing and Ruff were the most numerous species during spring migration, whereas Wood Sandpiper, Common Snipe, Lapwing and Dunlin predominated during the autumn migration. Migration patterns differed between years both in timing of migration and number of birds. These differences were mostly a consequence of the different timing and extent of the pond drainage between years.

waders; wintering; fishponds; Croatia

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