About
This dataset contains daily estimated totals (DET) from the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. DET is a standard protocol used by Canadian Migration Monitoring Network stations to estimate the total number of individuals of each species occurring at a site during migration.
Season(s) and frequency
Spring Monitoring runs from May 1st until June 6th and Fall coverage runs July 28 to October 7th.
Geographic area covered
Located within Calgary, Alberta (51.0241, -114.01012)
Primary species covered
Migratory landbirds.
Goals
To generate counts of migrating birds for use in long-term population monitoring, especially landbird species or sub-populations not monitored well by current breeding or winter surveys; To carry out cooperative research projects on the ecology of migrating birds.
Methods
Sampling Design
Standardized captures used to derive daily estimated total throughout migration window.
Field methods
Standardized captures. The station runs 12 mist nets and records casual observations.
Analysis methods
Annual Technical Reports, trend analysis posted on Calgary Bird Banding Society website.