National Newt Survey
Citation
Seán Meehan. National Newt Survey. National Biodiversity Data Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/9vc178 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-10-08.Description
A survey of smooth Newt distribution in Ireland since 2010Purpose
To determine the distribution of smooth newt in Ireland and to highlight the importance of wetland conservation. Re-visiting of previously surveyed sites to monitor declines or increases of newt populations.Sampling Description
Quality Control
With the advent of mobile phones with high quality cameras, the majority of records are accompanied by photos. In the absence of a photo the recorder is contacted and questioned about their record to eliminate any confusion with the Common Lizard. Once records are validated they are submitted to the National Biodiversity Data Centre. IWT has provided an online fact sheet to highlight the morphological and habitual differences between newts and lizards to aid the public in determining what species they have sighted.Method steps
- Data is collected through the submission of sightings by the public and from IWT trained surveyors who select and survey specific sites. The survey uses an observation only methodology and is simply a presence or absence type survey; no capturing or handling of newts is required. Records are submitted through the IWT'S website and checked before submission to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Additional info
Further information on the survey can be found at the website of the Irish Wildlife Trust www.iwt.ieTaxonomic Coverages
Species Groups recorded: amphibian.
Geographic Coverages
The islands of Ireland
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Seán Meehanoriginator
Irish Wildlife Trust
Irish Wildlife Trust, Sigmund Business Centre, 93a Lagan Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11.
Telephone: 01 - 8602839
email: newts@iwt.ie
homepage: http://www.iwt.ie/
metadata author
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/
administrative point of contact
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/