Otter survey of Ireland 2004 & 2005

doi:10.15468/adcmvx

Otter survey of Ireland 2004 & 2005

Citation

National Biodiversity Data Centre (2017). Otter survey of Ireland 2004 & 2005. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/adcmvx accessed via GBIF.org on 2018-07-20.

Description

Dataset with records of otter and mink signs made during the period of the survey.

Purpose

The survey was carried out to establish the current status of otters in Ireland, and to formulate recommendations for the species monitoring.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

Surveys carried out by TCD contractors and NPWS staff. Quality control and training was an important part of the survey methodology. Data is of a high quality.

Method steps

Full details of the data capture methodology is available in NPWS IWM No. 23. Searches for otter signs were made at 525 pre-selected sites across the country.

Additional info

NPWS Irish Wildlife Manual 23; Anon. 2007. Otter (Lutra lutra) Conservation Status Assessment. National Parks and Wildlife Service. Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government. Dublin

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

National

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Deirdre Lynn
originator
National Parks & Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
NPWS, 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
IE
Telephone: +353-1-8883293
email: deirdre.lynn@ahg.gov.ie
homepage: http://www.npws.ie/en/

metadata author
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/

Barry O'Neill
administrative point of contact
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: boneill@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/