EDP Foz Tua: Exploration Phase - Aquila fasciata and Bubo bubo breeding sites & occasional observations of other cliff-nestig species [2018-2020]
Citation
Cabral J A, Travassos P, Gomes C, Carvalho D, Braz L, Barros P, Duro V, Múrias T (2023). EDP Foz Tua: Exploration Phase - Aquila fasciata and Bubo bubo breeding sites & occasional observations of other cliff-nestig species [2018-2020]. EDP. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/fbrqx3 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.Description
The dataset contains records of Bonelli’s Eagle (Aquila fasciata, Aves) nests and observations of other cliff-nesting species of high conservation priority, collected in the lower valley of River Tua (NE Portugal), in the scope of the long-term Ecological Monitoring Program (PME) of the Foz-Tua Hydroelectric Dams (AHBS), promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. This dataset includes results of nest surveys carried out at and around the area affected by the dam, from January 2018 to July 2020. Data consists of observations of all nests of the target species (and Bubo bubo) found in the study area, which were followed throughout the reproduction period (January-July) of each year. The records include the number of young produced by each couple in each year, if available. The target species was the Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata), but records were also kept of individuals of Griffon (Gyps fulvus). Due to the vulnerability of these species and their nest site locations, the precision of the geographic coordinates was degraded to 0.01, according to the recommendations of Chapman & Grafton (2008). The original (undegraded) coordinates dataset may be provided upon request by the resource contact from EDP, who will define the terms and conditions for its use.Purpose
This dataset is part of a broader initiative and commitment assumed by the company EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A., which permits to make available biodiversity data collected from infrastructural impact assessments and biological monitoring studies in the scope of hydroelectric dams’ construction and exploitation.
Sampling Description
Study Extent
Data were collected in a 5-km buffer around the center of the two known territories of the Bonelli’s Eagle in the lower Tua valley (Castanheiro do Norte and Faro ridge), located 3 km (Castanheiro do Norte) and 30 km (Faro ridge) upstream the mouth of the river, in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Alijó, Vila Flor and Mirandela.Sampling
The dataset includes systematic observations of all nests detected in the breeding territories of Aquila fasciata and Bubo bubo. Nest surveys and assessment of the likelihood of breeding usage (confirmed, probable or abandoned) were carried out in confirmed and potential nesting areas (according to adults behavior) close to nesting cliffs. Active nests were monitored each year until the end of the breeding period, with the aim of determining the number of flying chicks for each detected couple. For each nest found records were taken of its occupation and conservation status, number of eggs, chicks and fledglings. The number and behaviour of each flying individual detected (perched, flying, in courtship or feeding chicks) were also recorded. All identifications were made "in situ" with binoculars and telescope.Quality Control
All individual identifications were performed by qualified techniciansMethod steps
- To be completed
Taxonomic Coverages
The taxonomic coverage of this dataset spans 1 class, 1 orders, 1 familiy, 3 genera and 3 species.
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Chordatarank: phylum
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Avesrank: class
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Accipitriformesrank: order
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Ciconiiformesrank: order
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Accipitridaerank: family
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Ciconiidaerank: family
Geographic Coverages
Data were collected in a 5-km buffer around the center of the two known territories of the Bonelli’s Eagle in the lower Tua valley (Castanheiro do Norte and Faro ridge), located 3 km (Castanheiro do Norte) and 30 km (Faro ridge) upstream the mouth of the river, in the municipalities of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Alijó, Vila Flor and Mirandela.
Bibliographic Citations
- Chapman AD & Grafton O (2008) Guide to Best Practices for Generalising Sensitive Species-Occurrence Data. Copenhagen: GBIF Secretariat. https://doi.org/10.15468/doc-b02j-gt10 -
Contacts
João Alexandre Cabraloriginator
position: Project Scientific Coordinator
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Quinta de Prados
Vila Real
5001-801 Vila Real
PT
email: jcabral@utad.pt
Paulo Travassos
originator
position: Fieldwork Responsible
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Quinta de Prados
Vila Real
5001-801 Vila Real
PT
Carla Gomes
originator
position: Tecchnician
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Vila Real
PT
Diogo Carvalho
originator
position: Technician
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Vila Real
PT
Luís Braz
originator
position: Technician
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Vila Real
PT
Paulo Barros
originator
position: Technician
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Vila Real
PT
Virgínia Duro
originator
position: Technician
CITAB - Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agro-ambientais e Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia Aplicada, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Vila Real
PT
Tiago Múrias
metadata author
position: Researcher
CIBIO-InBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Universidade do Porto
Campus Agrário de Vairão
Vairão
4485-661 Vairão
PT
email: tdsantos@cibio.up.pt
João Madeira
administrative point of contact
position: Manager
EDP - Energias de Portugal
Av. 24 de Julho, 12, Torre Nascente, Piso 4
Lisbon
1249-300 Lisboa
PT
email: Joao.Madeira@edp.pt