Red-billed tropicbird nest cavity attendance at Ladder Hill during August to December 2013-2018

The dataset contains compiled information on daily nest cavity attendance per year of Red-billed tropicbirds (Phaethon aethereus) at Ladder Hill, mainland St Helena. Up to 28 cavities were monitored daily from August to December 2013-2018, detailing nesting attempts and any activity of red-billed tropicbirds found using the cavities.

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Last Updated October 18, 2023, 16:57 (CEST)
Created October 18, 2023, 16:56 (CEST)
Region Saint Helena
Language eng
Topic Category Biota; flora and/or fauna in natural environment
Temporal Extent Start 2013
Temporal Extent End 2018
Dataset Reference Date 2018
Lineage 24 cavities were monitored in 2013, 28 in 2014, 2015 & 2016, 27 cavities in 2017 and 25 cavities in 2018. Activity was monitored using a combination of physical observation and Bushnell Trophy infra red motion sensor cameras. All Red-billed tropicbirds (Phaethon aethereus) found using the cavities were identified through ringing and the activity was recorded e.g. nesting, roosting or on territory. The dataset is held at St Helena Government (SHG).
Spatial Reference System EPSG:4326
Responsible Organisation Name Hidden (personal data protection)
Contact Mail Address Hidden (personal data protection)
Responsible Party Role Hidden (personal data protection)
Access Limitations Open access
Use Constraints Open, but copyright and/or Intellectual Property Rights apply
Resource Reference Open but Please acknowledge data source as: St Helena Government, Environmental Managament Division, Marine Conservation Section. Oceanographic influences on the St Helena pelagic ecosystem. A Darwin PLUS Initiative project funded by the UK government.
Data Format excel
Update Frequency not planned - survey completed
Accuracy 2013-2015 daily physical observation, 2016 & 2017 minimum physical observations on Mondays, Wednesdays an Fridays, 2018 minumum physical observations once a week.
Resource Type nonGeographicalDataset
Original Title Hidden (internal use only)
Metadata Date 2022/10/10
Metadata Point of Contact data.manager@sainthelena.gov.sh
Unique Resource ID SH-SHG-329