S. Totterman

A local scale evaluation of spatial sampling bias in the Atlas of Australian Birds

This study evaluates spatial sampling bias in the Atlas of Australian Birds by comparing reporting rates from atlas points with regular samples, finding significant discrepancies for non-rare species.

Distances walked by beach users and protecting shorebird habitat zones from disturbance

The paper quantifies beach user distances and recommends spatial zoning to protect shorebird habitats from human disturbance.

Taking fright: the decline of Australian Pied Oystercatchers Haematopus longirostris at South Ballina Beach, New South Wales

This study shows a decline in Australian Pied Oystercatcher breeding pairs at South Ballina Beach despite fox control, while Bombing Range Beach shows an increase, suggesting human recreation disturbance may hinder recruitment.

Coastal development and human recreation disturbance limit Australian Pied Oystercatcher Haematopus longirostris population sizes on E Australian beaches

The paper surveys oystercatcher populations and finds that coastal development and human recreation reduce their numbers on Australian beaches.

A \"feet digging\" swash zone sampling method for the sandy beach bivalve Donax deltoides (Bivalvia: Donacidae)

The paper evaluates a 'feet digging' method for sampling Donax deltoides clams, finding it proportional to quadrat sampling but less precise and effective for small clams.

Seasonal zonation patterns of the sandy beach bivalve Donax deltoides (Bivalvia: Donacidae) in subtropical eastern Australia

This study describes the seasonal zonation patterns of Donax deltoides on sandy beaches in subtropical eastern Australia, showing a shift toward the low tide swash zone in summer and intertidal zone in winter.

Estimating the abundance of benthic macrofauna from across shore transects

The paper evaluates equations for estimating benthic macrofauna abundance across shore transects and recommends adaptive sampling designs based on macrofauna band density and width.