Farmland bird database in Dumfries and Galloway, 1999-2011

Quality Control

These data have various sources. Most records are from experienced birders and/or are of species expected in areas they have been recorded. Any uncommon species have been verified. This is not a comprehensive dataset.

These data have been mapped and checked for sensitivities and typographical/geographical errors.

Method steps

1. The database was compiled by the using farmland bird data available from the following sources: Birdtrack, casual records from RSPB staff, partners and the general public, the Craig Whyte Merse report, the Dumfries and Galloway Birding Group, a lapwing postcard survey, a tree sparrow postcard survey, Dumfries and Galloway Environmental Records Centre, 2004-5 Dumfries and Galloway Bird report, Doon Hill Environmental Impact Assessment (Natural Power), Breeding Birds of the Solway Islands by R & B Mearns. The data source is indicated with each record.
   
   In order to verify records and validate the dataset, the data have been mapped and thoroughly checked. Geographical checks have include ensuring that records with the same area name are located close to each other.

Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland. Coverage may be biased toward areas in which more observations have been made. Most records are reported at either 100m or 1km resolution.