Point Count Data for Chaa Creek Lodge, Belize 1997-2001
Citation
Ash A, Waight-Cho I (2019). Point Count Data for Chaa Creek Lodge, Belize 1997-2001. University of Belize Environmental Research Institute. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/tixaov accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-11.Description
Point Count data collected at the property of Chaa Creek Lodge by the Foundation for Wildlife Conservation(formerly known as Birds without Borders). Data was collected from November 1997 to July 2001.Purpose
This dataset was developed based on point count data collected at Chaa Creek Lodge. The dataset includes observational data of both migrant and resident species. Having data on birds in Belize will allow information to be generated on abundance, diversity, etc.
Sampling Description
Study Extent
Data was collected at Chaa Creek Lodge in Belize from November 1997 to July 2001.Sampling
The data collection followed the point count method. Point counts were conducted at 100 m intervals along a transect of 800 m to 1000 m. A total of 60 points were established. At each interval/point count, the recorded and observer recorded all species seen and/or heard for 10 minutes. The number of individuals of that species was also recorded along with other information such as the date, start and end time, and weather conditions.Quality Control
The surveys were conducted by field staff who possessed experience with identification of birds. Identification guides were also used to verify identification.Method steps
- This dataset was collected using the point count methodology along a transect.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Chaa Creek is an eco-lodge that is privately owned. The eco-lodge is on a 400-acre private nature reserve that is located in the Cayo District. It is situated along the Macal River and consists of mostly secondary forest and open areas. It is buffered by pasture and agriculture lands.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Abidas Ashoriginator
position: Avian Biologist
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Price Center Road
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
Telephone: +501-822-2701
email: aash@ub.edu.bz
Abidas Ash
metadata author
position: Avian Biologist
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Price Center Road
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
Telephone: +501-822-2701
email: aash@ub.edu.bz
Ivanna Waight-Cho
metadata author
position: Monitoring Officer
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Price Center Road
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
Telephone: +501-822-2701
email: iwaight@ub.edu.bz
Abidas Ash
user
position: Avian Biologist
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Price Center Road
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
Telephone: +501-822-2701
email: aash@ub.edu.bz
Reynold Cal
user
position: Manager
Foundation for Wildlife Conservation
Slim Ln
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
email: raycalsm@gmail.com
Reynold Cal
administrative point of contact
position: Manager
Foundation for Wildlife Conservation
Slim Ln
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
email: raycalsm@gmail.com