Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Unknown database http://www.emcoledesign.com/gslbirdsurvey/index.html The Great Salt Lake (GSL) Waterbird Survey (WBS) is a five-year study (1997-2001) that examines the relationships of migratory waterbirds with the GSL ecosystem through the spring, summer and fall seasons, between years, and across a variety of habitats. For five years researchers completed counts of waterbirds at GSL every ten days from April through September. The counts included the following families: Gaviidae, Podicipedidae, Pelecanidae, Phalacrocoracidae, Ardeidae, Threskiornithidae, Anatidae, Rallidae, Gruidae, Charadriidae, Recurvirostridae, Scolopacidae, Laridae. For migratory waterbird species using the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem, we will estimate individual species populations during the migration period, their periods of use, location, and habitat characteristics of use areas plotted against Great Salt Lake elevation (1997-2001). 1997 2001 ground condition Complete Annually Great Salt Lake, Utah -113.0 -111.8 41.7 40.5 None migration None United States U.S. USA Utah UT Great Salt Lake None multiple species birds aquatic birds shorebirds waterfowl waders American Ornithologists' Union 1998 Seventh book http://www.aou.org/checklist/index.php3 The check-list is revised and updated on an annual basis by the American Ornithologists' Union. Revisions are published in The Auk. Observers have pre-existing knowledge of bird identification or they use published field guides. Birds (aquatic birds, shorebirds, waterfowl, and waders). Kingdom Animalia Animals Phylum Chordata Chordates Subphylum Vertebrata Vertebrates Class Aves Birds Order Anseriformes Screamers, Swans, Geese, and Ducks Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, and Swans Order Gaviiformes Loons Family Gaviidae Loons Order Podicipediformes Grebes Family Podicipedidae Grebes Order Pelecaniformes Totipalmate Birds Family Pelecanidae Pelicans Family Phalacrocoracidae Cormorants Order Ciconiiformes Herons, Ibises, Storks, American Vultures, and Allies Family Ardeidae Herons, Bitterns, and Allies Family Threskiornithidae Ibises and Spoonbills Order Gruiformes Rails, Cranes, and Allies Family Rallidae Rails, Gallinules, and Coots Family Gruidae Cranes Order Charadriiformes Shorebirds, Gulls, Auks, and Allies Family Charadriidae Lapwings and Plovers Family Recurvirostridae Stilts and Avocets Family Scolopacidae Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies Family Laridae Skuas, Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers The data are available from the Avian Knowledge Network. See <http://www.avianknowledge.net/>. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will allow their data to be viewable but not downloadable. None John Neill Utah Division of Wildlife Resources mailing

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Salt Lake City UT 84114 USA 801-538-4765 Data collection and analysis: Don S. Paul, Ann E. Manning. This data set and report would not have been completed without the contributions of many people. We thank Clay Perschon, Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Project Leader, UDWR for enthusiastically supporting this project. Other UDWR personnel who contributed to the organization and analysis of data are Greg Evans, Paul Birdsey, and Kirk Poulsen, database design; Frank Howe, Russell Norvell, and Dave Mann, study design and data analyses; Mark Davidson and Jim VanLeeuwan, equipment maintenance. Steve Biggs, Clair Schaffer, and Craig Hunt piloted us safely back and forth across the lake for our aerial surveys. Seasonal employees were invaluable in their participation in survey work and data entry. Thanks to Joel Flory, Elizabeth Annand, Henry E. Ford, Shelly Kremer, Lindsey Dewey, and John Neill. John Neill also contributed to the compilation of several of the data tables found in this report. Wallace Gwynn, Utah Geological Survey, provided important data regarding GSL elevation and salinity. Jonathan Bart, USGS, was helpful in providing data analysis consultation. Some financial support was received from USFWS, in addition to editorial comments from Suzanne Fellows and Karen Lindsey. Antelope Island state Park personnel were generous in their contributions of office space for project managers, equipment storage and survey participation. Farmington Bay WMA managers also kindly allowed us to store equipment at their facility and participated in the survey effort. We appreciate the enthusiasm and willingness to participate in this study of other state, Federal and private and corporate site managers. Many private landowners graciously allowed project volunteers access on their properties for surveys. We especially thank our cadre of volunteers who braved the sun, rain, wind, and muck to count birds 17 times a year for five years (Table 19, http://www.emcoledesign.com/gslbirdsurvey/RPT24Acknowledgements.htm#Anchor-Table-63368#Anchor-Table-63368). Their effort was enormous and a project of this scope could not have been completed without their participation. We appreciate their support, friendship, and respect for Great Salt Lake and her waterbirds. Paul, D.S., and A.E. Manning. 2002 document Salt Lake City, UT Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Project, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Unpublished report. Available on website or as a CD-ROM. http://www.emcoledesign.com/gslbirdsurvey/images/gslwsreport.pdf Spot checking data upon entry into database. not applicable Some areas were not surveyed in some years. Out of a total of 53 areas and sub-areas: 39 were surveyed 1997-2001; 4 were surveyed 1998-2001; 3 were surveyed 1999-2001; 1 was surveyed 1999-2000; 1 was surveyed 1997, 2001; 1 was surveyed 1999, 2001; 1 was surveyed 2001 only, and 3 were not surveyed. The first survey season in 1997 started in late June and continued until mid-September with a total of 9 survey periods. Seasons in 1998-2001 had 17 survey periods from April through September. Field None total count walking transect point sample area search area count aerial transect aerial survey Surveys were conducted every 10 days falling on or close to a designated target date. The first survey season in 1997 started in late June and continued until mid-September with a total of 9 survey periods. Seasons in 1998-2001 had 17 survey periods from April through September. In most survey sites an area search was conducted on foot, by ATV, or by airboat. Aerial transects were flown over large open water areas of the lake. Four survey techniques were used based upon the area type. All data were collected in a format appropriate for analysis at the conclusion of the study. Total Count (TC) - In total count areas, all waterbirds seen and heard in the accessible areas of the site were recorded. Walking Transect and Point Sample (TC w/ PS) - Surveys along the shoreline of the lake were comprised of a walking transect with at least one point sample. Area Count (AC) - One or more area counts were conducted at each of the large state waterfowl management areas (WMA) and the federal wildlife habitat area (WHA). Aerial Survey (AR) - Surveys were conducted from the air to count birds occupying open water in the large bays, and two areas with difficult access. Paul, D.S., and A.E. Manning. 2002 document Salt Lake City, UT Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Project, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Unpublished report. http://www.emcoledesign.com/gslbirdsurvey/RPT09Protocol.htm#TCanchor No process steps have been described for this data set Unknown Point 0.001 0.001 Decimal degrees Data variables include: location (latitude and longitude), protocol type, observation date, number of observers, bird species, and count. Contact the distributor for more details. John Neill Utah Division of Wildlife Resources mailing

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