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Bird Atlas 2007 - 2011

Dataset homepage

Citation

Brian Caffrey. Bird Atlas 2007 - 2011. National Biodiversity Data Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/axiqut accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-07-15.

Description

A survey of bird distribution, in summer and winter, over the four year period between 2007 and 2011.

Purpose

The purpose of the survey was to map the distribution of all bird species, generate information on patterns of relative abundance, quantify distribution changes, inform conservation priorities, and engage a new generation of recorders.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

Hiqh quality. All data underwent rigourous data verification and validation.

Method steps

  1. Two fieldwork methods were used. As part of the Roving Records, bird record from every 10-km square were collected, which were used to describe the distribution range. The Timed Tetrad Visits (TTVs) method gathered records from tetrads (2 x 2-km squares) and were used to generate information on relative abundance of a species within a 10-km square. The data were used to produce the BTO/SOC/IWC Bird Atlas 2007-11 (Balmer, D., Gillings, S., Caffrey, B., Swann, B., Downie, I. & Fuller, R. Bird Atals 2007-11: The breeding and wintering birds of Britain & Ireland. BTO Books, Thetford).

Additional info

Further information some of the key findings of the survey are presented on the BirdWatch Ireland website http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/OurWork/ResearchSurveys/Atlas/tabid/487/Default.aspx

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

The survey covered both Britain and Ireland, but only the Republic of Ireland subset of data are displayed.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Brian Caffrey
originator
BirdWatch Ireland
IE
email: bcaffrey@birdwatchireland.ie
homepage: http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/
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/
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