Comparing various survey methods for estimating the number of colonial nesting white egret pairs
While small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) present a unique opportunity to survey avian populations while limiting disturbance, relatively little is known about how this method compares with more traditional approaches. In this study we compared population estimates of a mixed-species egret colony in the Chesapeake Bay (Maryland, USA) derived from UAS photo counts, flush counts, flight-line surveys, and in-colony nest counts along with the time required to derive an estimate via each approach. These data support a larger USGS manuscript.
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| accessLevel | public |
| bureauCode |
[ "010:12" ] |
| contactPoint |
{ "fn": "Diann J. Prosser", "@type": "vcard:Contact", "hasEmail": "mailto:dprosser@usgs.gov" } |
| description | While small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) present a unique opportunity to survey avian populations while limiting disturbance, relatively little is known about how this method compares with more traditional approaches. In this study we compared population estimates of a mixed-species egret colony in the Chesapeake Bay (Maryland, USA) derived from UAS photo counts, flush counts, flight-line surveys, and in-colony nest counts along with the time required to derive an estimate via each approach. These data support a larger USGS manuscript. |
| distribution |
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| identifier | http://datainventory.doi.gov/id/dataset/USGS_605b4c5ed34e18948834369d |
| keyword |
[ "Cattle Egret", "UAS", "USGS:605b4c5ed34e18948834369d", "biota", "drone", "flight-line survey", "flush count", "nest count", "survey methods" ] |
| modified | 2022-07-21T00:00:00Z |
| publisher |
{ "name": "U.S. Geological Survey", "@type": "org:Organization" } |
| spatial | -76.40717, 38.73159, -76.35361, 38.78620 |
| theme |
[ "geospatial" ] |
| title | Comparing various survey methods for estimating the number of colonial nesting white egret pairs |
