Survey/Project Number: |
449
Total No. of Sites:
30
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Survey/Project Name: |
Coastal Raptor Survey - 2005-6 - Kangaroo Island |
Abstract: |
The primary objectives of the Kangaroo Island raptor survey are to:
- document the current locations of all White-bellied Sea-Eagle (WBSE) nests;
- note whether WBSE nests are active or inactive; and
- record which WBSE territories are currently occupied.
Secondary objectives are to:
- collect information on active Osprey territories and nest locations; and
- record incidental sightings of Peregrine Falcon nests.
Survey to be carried out over 7 - 10 days during the period 26th September - 10th October 2005 by combination of vehicle, vessel and on foot.
Project deliverables:
1. Coordinate locations of nest sites (active and inactive) recorded either as eastings and northings or decimal degrees;
2. Estimate of positional accuracy of location coordinates;
3. Textual description of nest location including:
a. Situation (e.g. ledge, tree, clifftop)
b. Height above ground
c. Aspect (e.g. north-facing);
4. Notes regarding any obvious signs of human activity, disturbance or structures such as clearance events or bushfires;
5. Photograph of nest location and surrounding habitat. |
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Start Date: |
01/09/2005
End Date: 02/10/2006
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Survey Type: |
Fauna only |
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Study Area Description: |
*** No study area description recorded |