Sandhill Bird Surveys in Florida 2008

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: FWC
Publication_Date: 20130125
Title: Sandhill Bird Surveys in Florida 2008
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Description:
Abstract:
This spatial dataset represents the survey site locations and survey results of multiple bird species in sandhill habitat throughout Florida. The evaluated status of sandhill habitat in Florida is poor and declining but there is little quantitative information on the status and trend of avian species dependent upon this habitat.
Purpose:
Determine baseline distribution and relative abundance of birds that are characteristic of the sandhill vegetative community in Florida.
Supplemental_Information:
Florida Wildlife Legacy Initiative (FWLI) identified sandhills as a priority community. Data resulting from this study and subsequent, periodic monitoring will help to establish performance measures for the sandhill community and associated wildlife, and to assess impacts of trends in sandhill habitat quantity and quality.
Geo-referenced avian occurrence and abundance data will provide for identifying landscape features and vegetation characteristics that determine species occurrence. Such data, in conjunction with further analyses of GIS data, may also help predict species occurrence and abundance on private parcels that are not accessible for monitoring. Results will enable the FWC to collaborate with private landowners and other state and federal agencies to devise strategies for managing sandhill habitat and associated avian species in Florida.
This study also will support regional and statewide efforts to develop and implement FWC's long-term integrated Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS) for monitoring, developing performance measures, and determining the success of FWC efforts to conserve Florida's avian diversity in sandhill habitats. The results of this project will allow FWC to model sandhill habitat management and develop protocols for other habitats and species. The program will make FWC a leader at the state and national level by setting objectives and performance measures for monitoring impacts to avian species and make conservation recommendations for avian communities. Because only about 55% of the identified sandhill habitat is in public ownership, a major goal of this study is to provide insight into the management of private lands for avian species. If this pilot project is successful, then we anticipate looking for additional sources of funding to continue this study.
Prior to July 1, 2004, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) was known as the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI). The institute name has not been changed in historical data sets or references to work completed by the Florida Marine Research Institute. The institute name has been changed in references to ongoing research, new research, and contact information.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20080409
Ending_Date: 20080627
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -86.904616
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -81.359724
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.695235
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 28.540126
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWC Common Names
Theme_Keyword: Bird
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWC Theme
Theme_Keyword: GIS
Theme_Keyword: Land Use/ Land Cover
Theme_Keyword: Mapping
Theme_Keyword: Monitoring
Theme_Keyword: Research
Theme_Keyword: Timed Survey
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Habitat
Theme_Keyword: Uplands
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Biota
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Wildlife
Theme_Keyword: Distribution
Theme_Keyword: GIS
Theme_Keyword: Habitat
Theme_Keyword: Point Count Survey
Theme_Keyword: wildlife
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWC Place
Place_Keyword: Florida
Place_Keyword: statewide
Access_Constraints:
These data are unrestricted. Where possible, always acquire this dataset directly from FWC as other sources may have altered the original data.
Use_Constraints:
Users are encouraged to read and fully comprehend the metadata record prior to using these data. Please acknowledge the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as the data source for any products developed from these data. Users should be aware that comparison with other data sets for the same area may be inaccurate due to inconsistencies resulting from changes in mapping conventions, data collection techniques, and computer processes over time. FWC shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of these data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: GISLibrarian
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Data_Set_Credit:
J. A. Rodgers, Jr., S. T. Schwikert, M. J. Reetz, FWC. R. L. Telesco, FWC created the spatial data.
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: FWRI-DC
Security_Classification: Available without restriction
Security_Handling_Description: Available without restriction
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Knutson, M., N. Danz, and B. Route
Publication_Date: 2007
Title:
Passerine monitoring protocol for national wildlife refuges (Midwest and northeast) and national parks of the Great Lakes network.
Series_Information:
Issue_Identification: Version 2.0
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Laurel, MD
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The PI felt that all birds were identified correctly during the surveys. Data visually examined after entry into table.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Logically Consistent. All parameters fell within defined values
Completeness_Report: Visually examined for completion
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Unknown. We used WAAS enabled Garmin GPS units
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
We identified and then surveyed 57 sandhill longleaf pine parcels in Florida with the 2003 Florida Vegetation and Landcover Map. We selected parcels for surveying using a random design stratified by ownership and other parcel characteristics. Opportunities for partnering with landowners and other agencies in conjunction with FWLI biologists were also considered in parcel selection.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
We surveyed 6 randomly located Count Points (point-count stations) within those parcels. The specific sampling protocol included 6 point counts for each of the 57 sites and 2-3 visits per Count Point to accommodate variability in total number of species per site.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
We conducted each point-count survey according to the survey protocol developed by Knutson et al. (2007) recorded below, except that we altered our behavior categories to account for a wider variety of activity. - Complete all surveys 0.5 hour before sunrise-4 hours after sunrise, - Record temperature, weather, noise level, wind speed using Beaufort Scale, - Locate each point station with Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) enabled Garmin-brand GPS units, - Set minimum distance between stations will be 250 m, - Conduct survey with two-person survey team: 1 recorder and 1 observer, - 5-minute survey periods at each point station, - Count all birds heard or seen within 75-m radius of center for each point station, - Employ distance sampling method (distance to each observation recorded), - Record the minute of each bird observation (both sighted and heard) with digital timer, and - Use the following observation codes to record behavior: M=male visual sighting, F=female visual sighting, V=unknown sex visual sighting, J=juvenile visual sighting, B=breeding display, N=nesting). NOTE: These are the original behavior categories contained in Knutsen et al. (2007). See next process step for the categories used in this study.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
We altered behavior categories from Knutsen et al. (2007) to record different behaviors/activities. Observers recorded birds 'observed' in place of birds 'sighted'. 'Observed' is a word that implies auditory and/or visual detection. Surveyors recorded behaviors using the behavior codes described in the list below. The GIS analyst later translated the behavior codes back into text for ease of database interpretation. Behavior codes were further altered by collapsing 'Call' and 'Song' categories into 'Vocalization', using the following singular codes in unique combinations (e.g., DCV= drum, vocalization, sex unknown).
C/S=vocalization (call and/or song), D=drum, F=female observed, J=juvenile observed, M=male observed, N=nesting, V=unknown sex observed, and W=wing noise.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The GIS analyst imported the database into Access 2007, creating 6 tables: - A table of latitude/longitude collected for each survey site, - A table of habitat characteristics at the site, - A table of data collected for the bird species observed from each survey site, and - Three tables of the domain values: bird species, habitat type, and bird behavior, used to define symbols in first three tables. - Fields were rearranged and names were abbreviated (ArcGIS has a maximum character length for field names) - AL51-AL56, M91,SH71, SH76, SH885, and SS11 do not have coordinates.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Prior to creating a spatial database, the GIS analyst standardized the survey database in accordance with Project Leader. The analyst populated empty cells with the same ambient temperature, cloud cover, wind speed, precipitation, observer, and site comment values recorded within a single survey session. In the distance field, the analyst removed alphanumeric symbols (such as '+' and '>') from 21 cells, adding 1 to the recorded distances to indicate a value greater than the estimate. Then she identified and corrected errors discovered in database; confirmed and corrected by PI. She also corrected mislabeled species codes (e.g. SHCR instead of SACR for sandhill crane) or those that are not on codelist (e.g. YTVI, or yellow-throated vireo).
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The analyst created queries (e.g. joining coordinates, species code, and behavior code tables to SURVEY Data table, multiplying longitude by -1, with each field desired in attribute table. Then the queries were run/re-run until she reduced the process for making the final Survey data table down to one single Access query. The analyst processed the Habitats table in a similar manner. Finally, both final tables were exported into Microsoft Excel tables (.xlsx format) and converted SURVEY table to shapefile in the WGS84 geographic coordinate system, and then projected the spatial data into Florida Modified Albers HARN and imported metadata draft to embed with the feature data. The table containing HABITAT description data (SandhillBirdHabitat.xlsx) collected for each Count Point is joinable to the SURVEY shapefile (SandhillBirds_2008) by the attribute field, 'CountPoint'.

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 2011 Florida GDL Albers
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.0
Standard_Parallel: 31.5
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.0
False_Easting: 400000.0
False_Northing: 0.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.0001
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.0001
Planar_Distance_Units: meter
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D NAD 1983 2011
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: GIS.FWC.SandhillBirds_Surveys_2008_fl_pnt
Entity_Type_Definition: Results of point-count surveys for Sandhill Birds
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Site
Attribute_Definition:
contiguous area of sandhill habitat as delimited by satellite imagery and GIS analysis
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CountPoint
Attribute_Definition:
Survey point for point-count survey. This field can be used to join to the habitat data found in the "SandhillBirdHabitat.xlsx" spreadsheet.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Lat
Attribute_Definition: geographic coordinate (decimal degrees)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Long
Attribute_Definition: geographic coordinate (decimal degrees)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Date
Attribute_Definition: m/d/yyyy
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Time
Attribute_Definition: start of 5-min window
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BIRDCODE
Attribute_Definition: 4-digit bird species AOU code based on common name
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BIRD
Attribute_Definition: full common name of bird species observed
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BEHAVIOR
Attribute_Definition:
behavior/activity/sex of individual as described in process steps
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Direction
Attribute_Definition: compass direction of detection
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Temp_
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Distance
Attribute_Definition: estimated distance (m) from site to bird detected
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Cloud
Attribute_Definition: estimated percentage cloud cover
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Wind
Attribute_Definition: wind speed [0, 30, low/light, medium, high]
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Precip
Attribute_Definition: precipitation - unknown code definitions
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Obs
Attribute_Definition: Person who performed survey
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Surv_Com
Attribute_Definition: comments noted regarding survey
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Site_Com
Attribute_Definition: comments noted regarding site

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: GISLibrarian
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Distribution_Liability:
This data set is in the public domain, and the recipient may not assert any proprietary rights thereto nor represent it to anyone as other than a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission produced data set; it is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The user assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and suitability of this data set for a specific application. In no event will the staff of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission be liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this data set.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20130125
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: GISLibrarian
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: No restrictions on metadata
Metadata_Use_Constraints: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification_System: FWRI-MC
Metadata_Security_Classification: Available
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.

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