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Nom du projet
Alberta Nocturnal Owl Survey
Niveau d'accès
ouvert
Fin du projet
Ongoing
Ensemble de données
Inventaire des hiboux nocturnes de l'Alberta
À propos
Résumé de l’ensemble de données
The purpose of the Alberta Nocturnal Owl survey is to collect information to help determine status of species, and to act as an early warning signal if populations are declining. The goals of this program are to: obtain information on distribution of nocturnal owls in Alberta, estimate relative abundance of owls collect information that will lead to estimating population trends of nocturnal owls at regional and provincial scales, as well as contribute to a North America-wide program, determine habitat associations of nocturnal owls.
Saison(s) et fréquence
Volunteers are needed to help run owl surveys during March, April, and early May. Only two nights (approximately two hours each night) are required for these surveys.
Région géographique couverte
Alberta
Principales espèces couvertes
Owls
Objectifs
The purpose of the Alberta Nocturnal Owl survey is to collect information to help determine status of species, and to act as an early warning signal if populations are declining. The goals of this program are to: obtain information on distribution of nocturnal owls in Alberta, estimate relative abundance of owls collect information that will lead to estimating population trends of nocturnal owls at regional and provincial scales, as well as contribute to a North America-wide program, determine habitat associations of nocturnal owls.
Méthodologie
Plan d’échantillonnage
Randomly selected routes
Méthodes de terrain
Similar to other roadside surveys using tape playback. Two volunteers drive pre-determined route, stopping at fixed intervals (1.6 km apart) along roadside. At each stop, timed listening periods. Surveyor identifies and records all owls seen or heard during each listening period. Surveys begin one half hour after sunset during a single evening in April and take approximately 3 hours to complete (not including travel time to and from the survey route).
Partenaires
Canadian Wildlife Service
Comment citer
Oiseaux Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, and Beaverhill Bird Observatory. 2025. "Alberta Nocturnal Owl Survey". Données obtenues de NatureCounts, Oiseaux Canada.
