Website

https://public.myfwc.com/crossdoi/shorebirds/

Region(s)

NE

Summary

Coordinate with the FWC Shorebird Monitoring Program to report on shorebird population and keep GTM NERR records of shorebird populations.

Parameters

Every survey: beach section, date, start time, end time, species, number of species If nest if found: disturbance, tracks within 30 ft. of nest, number of dogs within 200 ft. of nest, wet wrack, status, final outcome Nest specific: species, nest behavior, eggs, nestlings, adults

Notes

Application

Numerous species of shorebirds are listed as endangered, threatened or species of concern. In the fast developing environment of northeast Florida, GTM NERR beaches provide a relatively undisturbed environment for these shorebirds. Data are collected to provide information about the distribution and relative abundance of beach nesting birds and provide valuable information for developing regional and statewide conservation priorities.

Publications

Data are disseminated through reports, meetings, community working groups, and online

Start

2006

End

Current

Frequency

Monthly

Method

Regular shorebird surveys are conducted monthly, during low tide and in the morning throughout the year. If a nest is found, weekly monitoring occurs until the chicks leave the nest. A volunteer or staff member uses an ATV to traverse 4.1 miles of beach within the northern component of the GTM NERR. Surveys begin at the southern boundary of the GTM NERR beach and end at the northern boundary. Care is taken to avoid disturbing birds. When birds are sighted, the ATV is stopped at a safe distance and species and number are recorded on the Shorebird Data Sheet. This process is continued until reaching the northern border of the beach. The data recorder then returns to the starting point. Species that were not seen on the northern journey may be recorded if seen on the return trip.

Discontinuity

none

Data Location

GTM NERR Server, https://public.myfwc.com/crossdoi/shorebirds/ and https://ebird.org/

Data Format

.xlsx (GTM Server), https://public.myfwc.com/crossdoi/shorebirds/ and https://ebird.org/
Excel, https://public.myfwc.com/crossdoi/shorebirds/ and https://ebird.org/

Habitats

RCP Program not part of SEACAR analysis

SEACAR Citation

Alternative Citation

indicates priority attributes