Quantifying Waterfowl Numbers: Comparison of Drone and Ground-Based Survey Methods for Surveying Waterfowl on Artificial Waterbodies

Drones are becoming a common method for surveying wildlife as they offer an aerial perspective of the landscape. For waterbirds in particular, drones can overcome challenges associated with surveying locations not accessible on foot. With the rapid uptake of drone technology for bird surveys, there...

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Main Authors: Shannon J. Dundas, Molly Vardanega, Patrick O’Brien, Steven R. McLeod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Drones
Subjects:
UAV
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/5/1/5