Editorial Board Federico Nurchi Francesco Mascia Roberto Meloni (Photographic consultant) Attilio Mocci Demartis Antonio Patteri
Translations Alessandra Murgia
Drawings Alessandro Alberton Piero Basoccu Bruno Caula Monserrata Cosa Alberto Tidu
Editorial Secretary Rossana Rossi
Guidelines for Authors The Editorial Board of Aves Ichnusae will consider for publication original papers which contribute to the body of knowledge on distribution, breeding biology, behaviour, identification etc., of the birds of Sardinia and the Area of Central Mediterranean. Articles and notes on description of recent rarities, detailed bird-finding articles, birding accounts and notes on any subjects likely to be of interest to birders and ornithologists of the Region are welcomed for publication. Except for records of rarities, submissions are considered on the understanding that the paper has not been previously published and is not being offered for publication elsewhere. Photographs and drawings are welcomed. In case of any difficulty, please contact the Editor. Authors will receive galley proofs to check for typographical errors. Authors should carefully consult this issue for style of presentation, especially of references and tables. Aves Ichnusae is published once-twice yearly, it is issued free to members of the Gruppo Ornitologico Sardo. Further copies are available from the Editorial secretary.