BDBSA Project Metadata Detail

Survey/Project Number: 778          Total No. of Sites: 30
Survey/Project Name: Birds of Beachport Conservation Park
Abstract: This survey aimed to describe the frequency, abundance, movement and breeding status of birds in the Beachport Conservation Park, South East, South Australia. The distribution according to habitat is also included. Recordings were made by a South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger through his regular patrols of the Conservation Park. Patrols spanned from 1976-1980.
 
Start Date: 01/01/1930      End Date: 31/12/1981
Survey Type: Vegetation and Fauna
   
Study Area Description: Beachport Conservation Park.
Objectives
         Vegetation: *** No vegetation survey objectives recorded
         Fauna: This survey aimed to describe the frequency, abundance, movement and breeding status of birds in the Beachport Conservation Park. The distribution of bird species according to habitat is also included.
Methodology
         Vegetation: *** No vegetation methodology recorded
         Fauna: Regular patrolling of Beachport Conservation Park, with more than 180 visits made. Most visits exceeded over 4 hours duration, some visits extended over a couple of days. All habitats within the park were visited regularly. Species abundance, Frequency of sightings and Movement were classified under headings.

Data Distribution Rules: Public Dataset
Project Basis: Fauna : Unclassified - pending reassessment.
Information Authority: Department for Environment and Heritage (BDBSA:South East)