2008 07 Wild Spaces and Places Dave Paynter, WWT Slimbridge
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WWT Slimbridge Reserve Changes and Developments Responses to broad climate changes
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WWT Slimbridge ReserveChanges and Developments
Responses to broad climate changes
Map of the New Grounds Slimbridge
White-fronted Geese
The Severn Estuary
Goose Pasture
White-fronted Goose Peak Counts
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White-fronted GooseGrazing Distribution 1984/85
White-fronted Goose2000/2001 Grazing Distribution Map
Wigeon
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Population changes -Teal
Mean Teal Counts
Lapwing
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Peak Golden Plover Counts
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Wet grassland
Redshank Breeding Records over the past 12 years
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Pairs in MayPairs in JuneYoung fledged
Lapwing breeding success
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