Seabird colony monitoring data from seven locations at St Helena
Data and Resources
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | October 18, 2023, 17:12 (CEST) |
| Created | October 18, 2023, 17:12 (CEST) |
| Region | Saint Helena |
| Language | eng |
| Topic Category | Biota; flora and/or fauna in natural environment |
| Temporal Extent Start | 2004 |
| Temporal Extent End | 2007 |
| Dataset Reference Date | 2007 |
| Lineage | Monthly colony surveys were completed by a minimum of two observers using either binoculars or a field scope at set observation points either on land or by boat. The average of the two tally counts were recorded in the Seabird database for collation. It includes seabird colony counts at Shore Island from Speery Island, Shore Island, Thompson's Valley Island, Peaked Island, Egg Island, West Rocks and the mainland opposite Peaked Island. All colony data is held on the Seabird Monitoring database 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 | accdb |
| Accuracy | Monthly colony estimates were based on the average number of seabirds identified by a minimum of two field surveyors per visit. |
| Resource Type | database |
| 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-330 |