Shorebird surveys in the Raglan, Aotea and Kawhia Harbours.
1. Identification information
Status
Ongoing
Data Collection Date
Summary
Population census of all birds seen in seasonal surveys of Raglan, Aotea and Kawhia Harbours. Purpose:
Ongoing Ornithological Society of New Zealand bird population monitoring.
Content
Aotea/Kawhia/Raglan Harbours seasonal census from 1978.
Study Types
- Monitoring
Categories
- Birds
2. Contact information
Commissioning Agencies
- Ornithological Society of New Zealand
Contact Organisations
- Ornithological Society of New Zealand
3. Spatial information
Geographic Coverage
Raglan, Aotea and Kawhia Harbours.
Grid Coordinates
Raglan – E2676096 N6376563, NZMG, 1:20000, AREA
Aotea – E2671819 N6354235, NZMG, 1:60000, AREA
Kawhia – E2668841 N6344609, NZMG, 1:25000, AREA
Locations
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NameKawhiaNZMG Easting2668838NZMG Northing6344612LocationKawhia HarbourWest Coast
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NameRaglanNZMG Easting2676093NZMG Northing6376566LocationRaglan HarbourWest Coast
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NameAoteaNZMG Easting2671816NZMG Northing6354238LocationAotea HarbourWest Coast
4. Data acquisition information
Collection Date
1978 - current
Methodology
Combination of boat and shore observation through binoculars. Tide and weather described. Frequency of collection:
6 monthly to annually
5. Data quality information
Known Limitations
Parameters of areas within Harbours surveyed not defined for comparison between the years. Data quality:
Not reported Attribute accuracy:
Not reported Completeness:
Not reported
6. Distribution information
Format
handwritten survey sheets, reports
Applications
Shorebird population dynamics
Noctornis articles.
Availability
Freely available Sensitivity/Confidentiality:
None
7. Status information
Data Status
Ongoing
8. Metadata information
General Notes
Additional comments:
Data sheets on file in DoC WAO: BIR-002 Related information:
Firth of Thames bird census
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Publications
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9. Related files
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