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UK Roadkill Records

Dataset homepage

Citation

Project Splatter (2020). UK Roadkill Records. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/r3xakd accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-05-17.

Description

The dataset is comprised of ad hoc records of animals seen dead on the road submitted primarily by members of the public (citizen scientists).

Purpose

The records were collected for the purposes of quantifying and mapping roadkill across the UK.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

As the process of data submission is not automated, all records from the previous week are examined and locations checked at least once a week. If the species is not known, then members of the public have the opportunity to submit their record at a higher taxonomic level (for example genus or family).

Method steps

  1. As a citizen science project, the majority of records were submitted to Project Splatter by members of the public. Through a variety of sources, such as Twitter, Facebook, smartphone applications, and our website. Due to the nature of the project, records are ad-hoc in nature, and are presence-only.

Additional info

Additional information about the Project, and links to social media pages, can be found at www.projectsplatter.co.uk . Project Splatter is also available to answer any questions about the database.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

originator
Project Splatter
Sir Martin Evans Building
Museum Avenue
CF10 3AX
Cardiff
GB
email: projectsplatter@gmail.com
homepage: https://projectsplatter.co.uk/
metadata author
Project Splatter
Sir Martin Evans Building
Museum Avenue
CF10 3AX
Cardiff
GB
email: projectsplatter@gmail.com
homepage: https://projectsplatter.co.uk/
distributor
NBN Atlas
Unit F, 14 - 18 St Mary's Gate, Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1PF
Nottinghamshire
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Project Splatter
administrative point of contact
email: projectsplatter@gmail.com
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