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Point Count Data for the Maya Golden Landscape, Belize 2010-2016

Citation

Ash A, Waight-Cho I (2019). Point Count Data for the Maya Golden Landscape, Belize 2010-2016. University of Belize Environmental Research Institute. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/h1pmff accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-05-28.

Description

Point count data collected at the Maya Golden Landscape (Bladen Nature Reserve, Golden Stream Corridor Preserve and Columbia River Forest Reserve) by Ya'axche Conservation Trust. Data was collected from January 2010 to December 2016.

Purpose

The dataset was developed based on point count data collected by Ya'axche Conservation Trust. The dataset includes observational data of both resident and migrant species. Having data on birds in Belize will allow information to be generated on diversity, abundance, etc.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

Data was collected at the Maya Golden Landscape from January 2010 to December 2016.

Sampling

The data was collected using the point count method. Point counts were conducted at every 200 m interval along 1 km transects that were established in the different study areas. The recorder and observer recorded specific bird species of interest (indicators in migration success, forest health, game hunting and disturbance) that were seen and/or heard for 10 minutes at each point count. In addition, data on weather condition, time, and the date was also recorded. In some areas, multiple transects were established so they were 2 km apart to avoid counting the same bird.

Quality Control

The surveys were conducted by rangers from the Ya'axche Conservation Trust who possess experience in identifying birds in the field. Identification was cross-checked using the Birds of Belize Book by Lee Jones.

Method steps

  1. The data was collected using the point count method along transects to record specific bird species of interest.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

The Maya Golden Landscape focuses on the effective management of whole landscapes, not just protected areas. The boundaries are based on the focus of Ya'axche's work but also include private lands, surrounding protected areas, freshwater and marine systems. The areas surveyed include Golden Stream Corridor Preserve, Columbia River Forest Reserve and Bladen Nature Reserve which are all lowland broadleaf forest and broadleaf hill forest; and Indian Creek Village which is an urban area and consists of agriculture and shrubland.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Abidas Ash
originator
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
Said Gutierrez
user
position: Science Director
Ya'axche Conservation Trust
#20A George Price St
Punta Gorda
Toledo
BZ
Telephone: +501-722-0108
email: said.gutierrez@yaaxche.org
Said Gutierrez
administrative point of contact
position: Science Director
Ya'axche Conservation Trust
#20A George Price Street
Punta Gorda
Toledo
BZ
Telephone: +501-722-0108
email: said.gutierrez@yaaxche.org
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