Point count survey (Laurent 2005)

Source of description:

• Incorporating Satellite Imagery Into Analyses of Avian Distribution Patterns Across Forested Landscapes

Lead agency/organization:

• Jianguo Liu
• Frank Lupi
• Michael B. Walters
• Michigan State University

Protocol coordinator:

Focal taxa:

• Bird

Data collection method(s):

• Point count survey

Radius:

• 180 m (591 ft )
• 100 m (328 ft )
• 50 m (160 ft )
• 30 m (98 ft )

Survey time per visit:

• 10 min (6 hs )
• 5 min (3 hs )
• 3 min (1.8 hs )

Number of observers per site:

• 3
• 2

Number of breeding visits:

• 3

Number of post-breeding visits:

• 3

Notes:

• Unlimited distance observations assumed within 180 m