Coastal birds survey Jason Islands 2008

The dataset records the types of coastal habitats and number of coastal birds identified and counted by two surveyors who walked shoreline trasects on Steeple Jason, Grand Jason, Flat Jason, and Low Island (Byron Sound) from mid-morning to early evening. Survey took place between the 23rd October 2008 and the 4th November 2008.

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Last Updated December 21, 2020, 10:07 (PST)
Created January 30, 2020, 05:23 (PST)
Region Falkland Islands
Language eng
Topic Category Biota; flora and/or fauna in natural environment
Temporal Extent Start 2008-01-01
Temporal Extent End 2008-12-31
Dataset Reference Date 2008
Lineage Coastal bird monitoring and coastal habitat recording were conducted simultaneously. Bird monitoring along each transect excluded tussac birds as well as colonial seabirds such as penguins, albatross, and giant petrels, although their positions were noted either for individuals or by delineating colony sizes on maps. Bird species were identified where possible to sex and age class. Breeding status, nest occupation, and number of eggs were recorded when possible. Behavioural characteristics such as territorial displays and courtship were also noted. Start and end position of each transect is given along with the type of survey, if on foot or by boat. In addition to the excel file, a word document with maps of the transects, is available on request and the full report is available online at http://www.smsg-falklands.org/
West Longitude -61.3538
South Latitude -51.3819
East Longitude -60.3795
North Latitude -50.9545
Spatial Reference System WGS84
Responsible Organisation Name Hidden (personal data protection)
Contact Mail Address Hidden (personal data protection)
Responsible Party Role Hidden (personal data protection)
Access Limitations Open access
Use Constraints Open, but copyright and/or Intellectual Property Rights apply
Resource Reference Cite data source as: Jasons cruise report, 2008 SMSG and Sarah Crofts – FC, 2017 - for the map and the digital table
Data Format excel, pdf, word doc
Update Frequency not planned
Accuracy Unknown
Resource Type Dataset
Original Title Hidden (internal use only)
Metadata Date 2017-04-11
Metadata Point of Contact datamanager@saeri.ac.fk
Contact Consent Contact details hidden
Unique Resource ID FK-FC-378

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