Species within North Ayrshire from 1984 - Present
Citation
North Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service (2022). Species within North Ayrshire from 1984 - Present. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/tvj834 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-09-01.Description
Mainly casual observations of all speciesPurpose
To build up an information bank of species and habitats within North Ayrshire to allow appropriate site management by North Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service.Sampling Description
Quality Control
Data have only been updated and maintained regularly since 2004. Prior to 2004 most records are from unknown recorders, although can be taken with a degree of certainty as recorders were from North Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service. Much of the data come from casual sightings rather than in depth investigationsMethod steps
- Mainly casual observations. Occasional surveys are carried out including bat surveys (BCT), butterfly transects (Butterfly Conservation), WEBS (BTO). Where appropriate, survey methods from the appropriate conservation bodies are followed. Most records are verified by North Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service although when necessary advice is sought from expert determiners. A few records are submitted by volunteers and members of the public, in this case the Countryside Ranger Service verify sightings.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Coverage is within the boundary of North Ayrshire Local Authority. Most records are taken using a 6 figure grid reference.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorNorth Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service
Eglinton Country Park
Irvine
KA12 8TA
homepage: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/leisure-parks-and-events/eglinton-park/RangerService/CountrysideRanger.aspx
metadata author
North Ayrshire Countryside Ranger Service
Eglinton Country Park
Irvine
KA12 8TA
homepage: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/leisure-parks-and-events/eglinton-park/RangerService/CountrysideRanger.aspx
distributor
NBN Atlas
27 Old Gloucester St, Holborn
London
WC1N 3AX
London
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Fiona Fisher
administrative point of contact
email: rangerservice@north-ayrshire.gov.uk