Point Count Data for Payne's Creek National Park, Belize 2008-2013

Study Extent

Data was collected at Payne's Creek National Park in Belize from November 2008 to April 2013.

Sampling

The data collected used the point count method. Point counts were conducted at 200 m intervals along a 1 km transect. At each interval/point count, the recorder and observer recorded all bird species that were seen and/or heard within a 10 minute time frame. The number of individuals of that species was also recorded along with other data such as weather conditions, start time, end time and the date.

Quality Control

The surveys were conducted by field staff who possess experience in identifying birds in the field. Identification guides were also used as references to properly identify the birds seen.

Method steps

1. The dataset was collected using the most commonly used point count methodology.

Payne's Creek National Park (PCNP) is a protected area in the south-eastern part of Belize that is co-managed by the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment and the Belize Forest Department. PCNP covers 37,680 acres and protects multiple habitat types such as saline, brackish and freshwater; mangroves; broadleaf forest; and savannah.