The assemblage of animals living in sandy shores is richer than it might
first appear, and it offers wonderful opportunities for ecological
explanation without the need for expensive equipment. This book
introduces the natural history of the community and provides keys that
will enable readers to name the animals they find. It provides practical
approaches for behavioural and ecological studies, including the survey
and monitoring of populations. Local investigations of this kind form an
essential basis for planning the conservation of sandy shore habitats,
which are important both in their own right and as feeding grounds for
birds.