DOBBEN WH VAN (1995) Recent history: The Oostvaardersplassen: the history of a bird paradise. LIMOSA 68 (4): 168-172.

In recent history, this time heading the report of W. H. of Dobben (born 1909), using a recent review written by himself on the development of natural areas in the IJsselmeer polders whey and in particular with regard the Oostvaardersplassen. of Dobben has developed in the pioneering days of the Bird Research in the Netherlands dealt with various studies. Among his publications on bird migration, the effects of goose grazing on the yield of cereals and ecological study the food habits of wild Cormorants are classics that after more than fifty year are cited. Dobbs is on Since 1989 honorary member of the Dutch Omithologische Union.

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