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National Capital Region Network Forest and Grassland Bird Monitoring Data Package - cumulative through 2025

Published by National Park Service | Department of the Interior | Catalog Last Checked: August 01, 2026 at 03:53 AM | Dataset Last Updated: March 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This data package contains data about the birds detected during point count surveys conducted using the National Capital Region Network (NCRN) Landbird Monitoring Protocols. These protocols are administered by staff of the Inventory and Monitoring Division (IMD) of the National Park Service (NPS) in cooperation with the University of Delaware. Monitoring began in most parks in 2007 and birds are generally monitored twice per calendar year at each site. The purpose of the NCRN Bird Monitoring program is to collect and analyze data and report information that will help national park managers assess the condition of the bird community.

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description This data package contains data about the birds detected during point count surveys conducted using the National Capital Region Network (NCRN) Landbird Monitoring Protocols. These protocols are administered by staff of the Inventory and Monitoring Division (IMD) of the National Park Service (NPS) in cooperation with the University of Delaware. Monitoring began in most parks in 2007 and birds are generally monitored twice per calendar year at each site. The purpose of the NCRN Bird Monitoring program is to collect and analyze data and report information that will help national park managers assess the condition of the bird community.
distribution 
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identifier http://datainventory.doi.gov/id/dataset/NPS_DataStore_2317363
issued 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z
keyword 
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  "IMD",
  "Inventory and Monitoring Division",
  "Monitoring",
  "NCA",
  "NCR",
  "NCRN",
  "NPS",
  "National Capital Area",
  "National Capital Region",
  "National Capital Region Network",
  "National Park Service",
  "birds",
  "forest bird",
  "forest bird monitor",
  "grassland bird",
  "grassland bird monitor"
]
landingPage https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2317363
license http://www.usa.gov/publicdomain/label/1.0/
modified 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z
programCode 
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publisher 
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  "name": "National Park Service",
  "@type": "org:Organization"
}
spatial -80,38.25,-76.2,40
temporal 2007-05-04/2026-03-13
theme 
[
  "Data Package"
]
title National Capital Region Network Forest and Grassland Bird Monitoring Data Package - cumulative through 2025

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