Forest Bird Surveys: Forest Bird Monitoring Program Annual Surveys, 1991 to 2014
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► dataset_eml_metadataproviderheader
- Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative
- Address:
705 Spear Street
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
United States of America
Phone: (802) 391-4135
Email: femc@uvm.edu
Website: www.uvm.edu/femc
► dataset_eml_abstractheader
The primary goal is to conduct habitat-specific monitoring of forest interior breeding birds and to determine trends over time.
► dataset_eml_peopleheader
- Christopher Rimmer: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider
- Kent McFarland: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider
- Steven Faccio: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator
- Charles Darmstadt: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider
► dataset_eml_locationheader
- dataset_eml_locationcords
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- -72.816115, 44.527427
- -72.816115, 44.536363
- -72.8403, 44.536363
- -72.8403, 44.527427
► dataset_eml_datatableheader
- dataset_eml_datatabletitle: Forest Bird Monitoring Program Annual Surveys, 1991 to 2014
- dataset_eml_datatablestartdate: 1991-06-07
- dataset_eml_datatabledescription: Point counts of breeding birds seen or heard conducted twice during breeding season
- dataset_eml_datatablepurpose: The primary goal is to conduct habitat-specific monitoring of forest interior breeding birds and to determine trends over time.
- dateset_eml_datatableshortname: Z0011_VINS
- dataset_eml_datatablephysicalobjectname: VMC.11.13
- dataset_eml_datatabledatatype: mySQL
- dataset_eml_datatablecitation: Forest Bird Surveys: Forest Bird Monitoring Program Annual Surveys, 1991 to 2014, 1991-06-07
- dataset_eml_datatableonlinedistribution: https://vmc.w3.uvm.edu/vmcdevel/CI4/data/archive/project/forest-bird-surveys/dataset/forest-bird-monitoring-program-annual-surveys
► dataset_eml_attributelistheader
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: SITENAME
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Site Name
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Name of site where data was collected
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: SITEDATE
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Site Date
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Date when data was collected
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: datetime
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
- dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: other
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: SITESTATION
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Site Station
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Sampling stations or point counts within the site
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: SURVEYID
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Survey Identification
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Identification number given to data count
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: SERIES
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Series
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Orders first and second data collection within sample month
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
- dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: Series Codes
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: First Collection
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Second Collection
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: SPECIES
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Species
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Bird species
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
- dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainspecies: Forest Bird Monitoring Program Annual Surveys, 1991 to 2013 Species Codes
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- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178340, Mosquero ailero; Alder Flycatcher; moucherolle des aulnes (Empidonax alnorum)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: AMCR
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179731, American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: AMGO
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179236, Jilguero canario; American Goldfinch; chardonneret jaune (Carduelis tristis)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: AMRE
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178979, Chipe flameante; American Redstart; paruline flamboyante (Setophaga ruticilla)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BAWW
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178844, Chipe trepador; Black-and-white Warbler; paruline noir et blanc (Mniotilta varia)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BCCH
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #554382, Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BDOW
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #177921, Barred Owl (Strix varia)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BHVI, SOVI
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179010, Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BITH
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #554148, Bicknell's Thrush (Catharus bicknelli)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BLBW
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178904, Blackburnian Warbler (Dendroica fusca)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BLJA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179680, Blue Jay; geai bleu; Chara azul (Cyanocitta cristata)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BLPW
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178913, Blackpoll Warbler (Dendroica striata)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BRCR
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178803, Trepador americano; Brown Creeper; grimpereau brun (Certhia americana)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BTBW
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178888, Chipe azulnegro; Black-throated Blue Warbler; paruline bleue (Dendroica caerulescens)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BTNW
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178898, Black-throated Green Warbler (Dendroica virens)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: BWHA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #175365, Aguililla ala ancha; Broad-winged Hawk; Petite Buse (Buteo platypterus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: CAWA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178977, Chipe de collar; Canada Warbler; paruline du Canada (Wilsonia canadensis)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: CEDW
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178532, Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: CHIP
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #180207, Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: CHSW
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178001, Vencejo de chimenea; Chimney Swift; martinet ramoneur (Chaetura pelagica)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: CORA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179725, Common Raven (Corvus corax)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: DOWO
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178259, Downy Woodpecker; pic mineur; Carpintero velloso-menor (Picoides pubescens)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: EAPH
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178329, Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: EAWP
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178359, Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: EVGR
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179173, Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: GCFL
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178309, Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: GCKI
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179865, Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: HAWO
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178262, Carpintero velloso-mayor; Hairy Woodpecker; pic chevelu (Picoides villosus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: HETH
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179779, Zorzal cola rufa; Hermit Thrush; grive solitaire (Catharus guttatus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: LEFL
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178344, Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: LISP
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179484, Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: MAWA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178886, Magnolia Warbler (Dendroica magnolia)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: MODO
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #177125, Paloma huilota; Mourning Dove; tourterelle triste (Zenaida macroura)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: MYWA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178891, Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: NAWA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178861, Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: NOPA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178868, Northern Parula (Parula americana)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: OVEN
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #726205, Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: PISI
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179233, Jilguero pinero; Pine Siskin; tarin des pins (Carduelis pinus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: PIWO
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178165, Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus )
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: PUFI
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179186, Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: RBGR
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179139, Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: RBNU
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178784, Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: RCKI
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179870, Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: RESQ
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #180166, red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: REVI
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179021, Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: RTHU
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178032, Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: RUGR
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #175790, Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: SCJU
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179410, Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: SCTA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179883, Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: SSHA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #175304, Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: SWTH
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179788, Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: UIWO
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178148, Woodpeckers; Wrynecks; fourmiliers; pic-bois ( )
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: VEER
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179796, Zorzal rojizo; Veery; grive fauve (Catharus fuscescens)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: WBNU
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178775, White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: WIWR
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178547, Winter Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: WOTH
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179777, Zorzal maculado; Wood Thrush; grive des bois (Hylocichla mustelina)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: WTSP
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179462, White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: WWCR
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #179268, White-winged Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: YBFL
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178338, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: YBSA
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178202, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: YSFL
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: ITIS #178154, Carpintero de pechera; Northern Flicker; pic flamboyant (Colaptes auratus)
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: RAWCOUNT
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Raw Count
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Number of birds seen during data collection
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
- dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: number
- dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
- Unit: number
- dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: TIMEINTERVAL
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Time Interval
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Time interval within ten minute sampling period
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
- dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: Time Interval Code
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: A
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: First time interval
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: B
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Second time interval
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: C
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Third time interval
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: D
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Fourth time interval
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: DIST_EST
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Estimated Distance
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Estimated distance of bird
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
- dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: Distance Codes
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Distance estimated at less than 50 meters
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Distance estimated at greater than 50 meters
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: OBSERVATION_TYPE
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Observation Type
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Observation Method
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
- dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: Observation Type Code
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: C
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Calling
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: I
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Individual
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: S
- dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Singing
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: STARTTIME
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Start Time
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Start time of data collection
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: datetime
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
- dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: hh:mm:ss
- dataset_eml_attributelistname: OBS
- dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Observer
- dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Initials of observer/ data collector
- dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
- dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
► dataset_eml_methodsheader
- dataset_eml_currentMethodsHeader
- Bird counts
- dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1991-06-01
- dataset_eml_methoddescription: Counts began shortly aftern dawn on days where weather conditions were unlikely to reduce count numbers (i.e., calm winds and very light or no rain).
- dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1991-06-01
- Point count intervals
- dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1991-06-01
- dataset_eml_methoddescription: Observers recorded all birds seen and heard during a 10-min sampling period, which was divided into 3 time intervals: 3, 2 and 5 minutes. Observers noted in which time interval each bird was first encountered, and placed birds into one of 2 distance categories (within or beyond 50 m).
- dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1991-06-01
- Elevation-dependent sampling
- dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1999-05-01
- dataset_eml_methoddescription: The number of surveys at each site was dependent on elevation; montane fir-spruce sites were sampled once, LBWA and Underhill were sampled twice during the breeding season.
- dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1999-05-01
► dataset_eml_samplingheader
- dataset_eml_noSamplingEquipment
► dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsheader
- dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: An additional transect established in 1995 in Ranch Valley at 3300 ft.
- dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: Two transects established in 1991 on Mount Mansfield: One in Browns River Headwaters in mature northern hardwoods and one at summit in spruce-fir ridgeline forest.
- dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: Transects at Lye Brook established in 1999 in northeast area at 680 m elevation in northern hardwood forest.