Data Owner

Klamath Bird Observatory - Redwood Sciences Laboratory Avian Data Center

Data Access: Level 4

Those who obtain and use these data should contact the Klamath Bird Observatory - Redwood Sciences Laboratory Avian Data Center for permission and sign the Data Center's data sharing agreement.

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Abstract

The Klamath Bird Monitoring Network is a comprehensive bird-monitoring partnership in southern Oregon and northern California. This Network promotes a science-based approach to integrating bird conservation objectives into the ecosystem management process. Through partnership development we incorporate academic, scientific, management, and conservation interests to produce information that informs the conservation of birds and the land management process.  Network cooperators study bird populations and provide information about bird distribution, population trends at various scales, and demographic factors that drive population change. We have successfully engaged voluntary participation from academics, federal and state agencies, non-government organizations, and private landowners. We promote the use of standardized bird-monitoring methods that contribute to the Klamath Bird Observatory - Redwood Sciences Laboratory Avian Data Center.

Point Count Data
These data include point count surveys conducted at two scales. Extensive scale surveys were done over multiple watersheds, using on- and off-road counts in both upland and riparian habitats, and thus providing information at a landscape level. Intensive surveys were usually concentrated in the riparian zones or meadow edges, or in association with specific management efforts.  These intensive efforts compliment the extensive dataset with site-specific information.

Purpose

These point count data were collected to provide information about bird distribution and population trends at various scales.  Our monitoring efforts were designed to guide management with information about the effects of management on species of conservation concern.  These data are also intended to provide information to managers helping to assure proper documentation of the potential negative effects of management actions on species of conservation concern.  Within the adaptive management and ecosystem management frameworks our data identify "Indicator Species" (species that represent specific management related habitat conditions) and can be used to develop tools for effectiveness monitoring.

Supplemental Information

These data will be updated as we continue to federate our existing datasets, identify the availability of historic datasets, and collect new data.

Contact

John D. Alexander (KBO) jda@KlamathBird.org or C. John Ralph (RSL) cjralph@humboldt1.com