Echuya Bird Species Survey 2018
Citation
Vainauskas S, Sindikubwabo M (2021). Echuya Bird Species Survey 2018. Version 1.4. Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/5cblgc accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-08-27.Description
Bird species surveys carried out in different habitats of Echuya montane forest in Kabale and Kisoro districts on November 9 - 10.Sampling Description
Study Extent
The data collection took place in Echuya CFR located in southwest Uganda, Kisoro and Kabale districts. The temporal boundaries were two days, mornings and evenings November 9 - 10.Sampling
Existing transects were visited using GPS coordinates in order to locate them. Within transects, each point was observed for 10 minutes and all bird species seen or heard were recorded in data sheets as well as the habitat and estimated distance. Binoculars and a field guide were used to aid in identifying the species when needed. Furthermore, opportunistic sampling was used to record species when moving between transects and during the day when birds were less active. Additionally, any visible threats were recorded and ranked 1 - 4 on the scale of their impact and comments provided in regards to authorities addressing these threats.Method steps
- Existing transects were located and visited using GPS coordinates. The timeframe of the research was in the morning and afternoon when the birds are the most active in order to maximise the number of species recorded. Each point along transect was observed for 10 minutes. All species seen or heard were recorded, including the habitat and estimated distance. Binoculars and a field guide were used to aid in identifying the species when needed. Furthermore, opportunistic sampling was used to record species when moving between transects and during the day when birds were less active. Before continuing to the next point, any visible threats to species (tree cutting, trespassing into the forest, traces of cattle) were recorded. Lastly, comments provided by the forest ranger were noted in regards to actions taken by authorities (in this case the NGO NatureUganda) to address these threats to species in Echuya. The data was then entered into Microsoft Excel and common names of birds were used and grouped by date, transect name, etc.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Echuya community forest reserve in the districts of Kisoro and Kabale
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Simonas Vainauskasoriginator
position: Volunteer
ARCOS
email: svainauskas@arcosnetwork.org
Martin Sindikubwabo
originator
position: Biodiversity Monitoring Officer
ARCOS
email: msindikubwabo@arcosnetwork.org
Simonas Vainauskas
metadata author
position: Volunteer
ARCOS
email: svainauskas@arcosnetwork.org
Faustin Gashakamba
user
position: Contact
ARCOS
email: gashakamba@gmail.com
Simonas Vainauskas
administrative point of contact
position: Volunteer
ARCOS
email: svainauskas@arcosnetwork.org
Martin Sindikubwabo
administrative point of contact
position: Biodiversity Monitoring Officer
ARCOS
email: msindikubwabo@arcosnetwork.org