Dataset

CMMN Daily Estimated Totals: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

About

Dataset summary

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.

Partners

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Citation

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. 2025. "Canadian Migration Monitoring Network". Data accessed from NatureCounts, Birds Canada.