Inventory Dataforms for Upland Gamebirds
Standards for Components of
British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 17 [Forms]
Prepared by
Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks
Resources Inventory Branch
for the Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Force
Resources Inventory Committee
March 1998
Version 2.0
Table 1. Types of inventory surveys, the data forms needed, and the level of intensity of the survey.
Survey Type
Upland Gamebird
Point Count
Data Forms Needed
 Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
 Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General
 Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Point Count
 Ecosystem Field Form
Upland Gamebird
 Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
Sample Lek Survey
 Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General
 Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Lek Survey
 Ecosystem Field Form
Upland Gamebird
 Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
Encounter Transect
 Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General
 Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Transect
Upland Gamebird
 Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
Territory Mapping
 Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General
 Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Territory Mapping
 Ecosystem Field Form
Upland Gamebird
 Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
Complete Lek
 Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General
Survey
 Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Lek Survey
 Ecosystem Field Form
*PN = presence/not detected (possible); RA = relative abundance; AA = absolute abundance
*Intensity
 PN
 RA


PN
RA


PN
RA

AA

AA
Using RIC Dataforms:
 See Table 1 to determine what forms are necessary for the survey type chosen.
 Ensure forms are filled out correctly by checking the coding instructions provided with each form (it will also indicate which fields are mandatory and
which are optional). Dataforms and codes that are generic to all surveys are found in the Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms] (previously
referred to as the Dataform Appendix).
 Some forms have more than one part (e.g. A and B). All sections of a form must be filled out. In many cases, forms will be double-sided and both
sides will be the same.
 Computer Buttons that appear next to groups of fields correlate to the Data Form Hierarchy and are used to assist Digital Data Entry.
DC
= Design Component Section
DCV
= Design Component Visit Section
OBS
= Observation Section
Animal Observation Form - Upland Gamebird Point Count
Page ___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
Transect Label _________ Stratum ________ BEU ________ Trans Comment ____________________
DC
DCV
Trans: Lgth ________ Bearing ________ UTM: Start ____/________/_________ End ____/________/_________ Interstation Dist _______
Obs Date _______/____/____
Obs Day
Time
Ceiling
Call Type(s) ________________________ Time at Sta ______
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Start
End
Surveyors ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DC
Pt
Cnt
Sta
OBS
Zone
Sta UTM
East
North
Ecosystem
Form Type / #
Obs
#
Spp
UC
UC
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB-
OBS_GAME_PTCO_2.0
V/C/S
Spp Desc
Adult
UC M
F
Comments
Juv
UC
Animal Observation Form - Upland Gamebird Point Count
Page ___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
Transect Label _________ Stratum ________ BEU ________ Trans Comment ____________________
DC
DCV
Trans: Lgth ________ Bearing ________ UTM: Start ____/________/_________ End ____/________/_________ Interstation Dist _______
Obs Date _______/____/____
Obs Day
Start
End
Time
Ceiling
Call Type(s) ________________________ Time at Sta ______
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DC
Pt
Cnt
Sta
OBS
Zone
Sta UTM
East
North
Ecosystem
Form Type / #
Obs
#
Spp
UC
UC
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB-
OBS_GAME_PTCO_2.0
V/C/S
Spp Desc
Adult
UC M
F
Comments
Juv
UC
Animal Observation Form - Upland Gamebird Lek Survey
Page ___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
Lek
Label
Lek UTM
Zone/East/North
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Stratum
Comments
Lek Search (AA): Grid Label __________ Stratum __________ Grid UTM ____/________/________ Grid Dim ____________ Interstation Dist _______
Obs Date _______/____/____
DCV
Obs Day
Start
End
Time
Parabolic Microphone Y
Ceiling
CC
Wind
Precip
:N
Temp
Surveyors _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lek
OBS
Obs
#
Spp
UC
UC
M
Spp Desc (Age Class & Sex)
J
F
UC M
F
UC
A
M
F
Incidental Obs (RA / AA only)
Activity
Detection UTM
Zone
East
North
Comments
BBBBBBBBBB-
[Use the back side of this form if additional lines are needed for observations associated with the lek(s) labelled at the top of this form.]
OBS_GAME_LEKS_2.0
Animal Observation Form - Upland Gamebird Lek Survey
Page ___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
OBS
Lek
Obs
#
Spp
UC
UC
M
Spp Desc (Age Class & Sex)
J
F
UC M
F
UC
A
M
F
Incidental Obs for AA only
Activity
Detection UTM
Zone
East
North
Comments
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB-
[Use this side of the form only when additional lines are needed for observations associated with the lek(s) labelled on the reverse side of this form.]
OBS_GAME_LEKS_2.0
Animal Observation Form - Upland Gamebird Encounter Transect
Page ___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
Transect Label _________ Stratum _________ BEU ________ Trans Comment __________________________________________________________
Trans: Lgth ______ Bearing ______ UTM: Start ____/________/________ End ____/________/________
Obs Date _______/____/____
DCV
Obs Day
Start
End
Time
Ceiling
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OBS
Obs
#
Time
Spp
UC
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB-
OBS_GAME_ENTR_2.0
UC
M
F
Spp Desc
J
UC M
F
UC
A
M
Zone
F
Detection UTM
East
North
BEU
Comments
Animal Observation Form - Upland Gamebird Encounter Transect
Page ___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
Transect Label _________ Stratum _________ BEU ________ Trans Comment __________________________________________________________
Trans: Lgth ______ Bearing ______ UTM: Start ____/________/________ End ____/________/________
Obs Date _______/____/____
DCV
Obs Day
Start
End
Time
Ceiling
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OBS
Obs
#
Time
Spp
UC
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB-
OBS_GAME_ENTR_2.0
UC
M
F
Spp Desc
J
UC M
F
UC
A
M
Zone
F
Detection UTM
East
North
BEU
Comments
Animal Observation Form - Upland Gamebird Ground Territory Mapping
Page ___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
Grid Label _______ Stratum _________ BEU ________ Grid: UTM ____/________/________ Dim ___________ Interstation Dist _________
Obs Date _______/____/____ Flush Meth: None
: Pointing dogs
: Call Type(s)
________________________
DCV
Obs Day
Start
End
Time
Ceiling
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OBS
Obs
Sta
Obs
#
Spp
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB-
OBS_GAME_TERM_2.0
Sex
Age
Class
Activity
Detection UTM
Zone/East/North
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Comments
Animal Observation Form - Upland Gamebird Ground Territory Mapping
Page ___/___
Project _________________________________ Survey ________________________________ Study Area ________________________________
DC
Grid Label _______ Stratum _________ BEU ________ Grid: UTM ____/________/________ Dim ___________ Interstation Dist _________
Obs Date _______/____/____ Flush Meth: None
: Pointing dogs
: Call Type(s)
________________________
DCV
Obs Day
Start
End
Time
Ceiling
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OBS
Obs
Sta
Obs
#
Spp
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB-
OBS_GAME_TERM_2.0
Sex
Age
Class
Activity
Detection UTM
Zone/East/North
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Comments
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Point Count
Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form Upland Gamebird Point Count
Field Name
Project (Name)
Survey (Name)
Study Area (Name)
Transect Label
Stratum
BEU
Trans Comment
Trans Lgth [km]
Trans Bearing
Transect UTM:
Start / End
Interstation Dist
[m]
Obs Date
Description
The name of the project as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the Study Area as it has been specified
on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The label of the transect within which animal
observations are made. Transects must be labelled so
that each transect is unique within a project. A reused
transect within a project takes the original label given
to that transect, (regardless whether it is used for the
same survey or not).
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Design Component is established.
The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the Design
Component is located. Codes: refer to “Broad
Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.)
available on the FTP site;
ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc
A description of the area in which the transect occurs
(freeform text). e.g. road; railroad; seismic line.
The distance from the start to the end point of the
transect (km).
The orientation of the transect (degrees, values 0 to
360).
The start/end location of the transect using UTM grid
location. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing.
A map (and/or aerial photograph) showing the
transects delineated must accompany this data form.
The standard distance between stations (m). Note:
record the distance between stations in both the X and
Y dimensions when grids are used.
The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the
data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g.
1995/04/17.
OBS_GAME_PTCO_2.0
1
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory if
Design Component
stratified.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory: RA/AA
Optional: PN
Mandatory if
transect is a straight
line.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Point Count
Field Name
Call Type(s)
Time at Sta
Time Start/End
Ceiling
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors
Pt Cnt Sta Label
Sta UTM
Description
The type(s) of recording which is broadcast at each
station. Record the appropriate character code for
sound + the five-letter species code. Codes: S =
Singing; A = Alarm call; D = Drumming/tapping; N =
Non-territorial vocalizations; T = Territorial
vocalizations. Example: DBPIWO = Drumming of
Pileated Woodpecker. Note: if calls were not used
record N/A.
The length of time spent observing at each station
(minutes).
The time at which surveying the specified Design
Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour
clock.
The height of cloud cover. Record the height at the
start and end of the survey. Codes: a/b tt = above/
below tree tops; a/b r = above/below ridges; or h/v h =
high/ very high.
The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds
(<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken
clouds.
The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey
using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h);
1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle
(6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs
constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze,
small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 =
fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 =
strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling
(40-50 km/h).
The type of precipitation at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty
drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard
Rain; S = Snow.
The temperature at the start and end of the survey
(degrees Celsius).
The names of the people conducting the survey during
the specified Design Component Visit. The full name
is not required, but initials should be provided to
identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on
the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form.
The label of the Point Count Station at which bird
observations are made. Stations must be labelled so
that each is unique within a project.
The UTM grid location of the Station. Record UTM
as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial
photograph) showing the station location must
accompany this data form.
OBS_GAME_PTCO_2.0
2
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Point Count
Field Name
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Obs #
Spp
V/C/S
Spp Desc
Comments
Description
The type of habitat form used to record environmental
attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground
Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form;
OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form
number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or
the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form.
Observations must be numbered so that each is unique
within a station. For each new station, start at 1 and
continue numbering observations sequentially. Note:
record any observations of Mourning Doves while
travelling between stations. Simply put a '/' in the Pt
Cnt Sta field, then record the species information
under the next Obs # and record a new UTM grid
location.
The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of
the observed animal (the first letter has already been
filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2,
Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the
animal in the field, record the best taxonomic
description possible.
The type of detection. Codes: V = Visual; C = Call; S
= Song.
The number of birds (of a given species) according to
age class and sex present in a flock. Age Class: J=
Juvenile; A = Adult; UC = Unclassified. Sex : M =
Male; F = Female; UC = Unclassified.
Additional information that may be relevant to the
observation (freeform text).
OBS_GAME_PTCO_2.0
3
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Optional
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Lek Survey
Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form Upland Gamebird Lek Survey
Field Name
Project (Name)
Survey (Name)
Study Area (Name)
Lek Label
Lek UTM
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Stratum
Comments
*Lek Search
Grid Label
Stratum
Grid UTM
Description
The name of the project as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the Study Area as it has been specified
on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The label of the lek within which bird observations
are made. Leks must be labelled so that each is unique
within a project. A revisited lek within a project takes
the original label given to that lek, (regardless
whether it is used for the same survey or not).
The UTM grid location of the lek. Record UTM as
zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial
photograph) showing the lek location must
accompany this data form.
The type of habitat form used to record environmental
attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground
Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form;
OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form
number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or
the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form.
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Design Component is established.
Additional information about the lek (freeform text).
This section is used to locate new leks. This must be a
systematic search when Absolute Abundance surveys
are being conducted in the Study Area for the first
time.
The label of the grid within which animal
observations are made. Grids must be labeled so that
each grid is unique within a project. A reused grid
within a project takes the original label assigned to
that grid, (regardless whether it is used for the same
survey or not).
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Design Component is established.
The UTM grid location of the Grid at its NW corner.
Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map
(and/or aerial photograph) delineating the Design
Component must accompany this data form.
OBS_GAME_LEKS_2.0
4
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory if
observations are
made at known leks
or if a lek is found.
Mandatory if Lek #
field used.
Mandatory
Mandatory if
Design Component
stratified.
Optional
Mandatory 1x /
Study Area: AA
Optional: PN/RA
Mandatory
Mandatory if
Design Component
stratified.
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Lek Survey
Field Name
Grid Dim [m x m]
Interstation Dist
[m]
Obs Date
Parabolic
Microphone
Time Start/End
Ceiling
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors
Description
The dimensions (X by Y) of the grid used in the
survey (m x m).
The standard distance between stations (m). Note:
record the distance between stations in both the X and
Y dimensions when grids are used.
The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the
data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g.
1995/04/17.
Indicate whether a parabolic microphone was used to
detect birds. Codes: Y = Yes; N = No.
The time at which surveying the specified Design
Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour
clock.
The height of cloud cover. Record the height at the
start and end of the survey. Codes: a/b tt = above/
below tree tops; a/b r = above/below ridges; or h/v h =
high/ very high.
The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds
(<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken
clouds.
The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey
using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h);
1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle
(6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs
constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze,
small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 =
fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 =
strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling
(40-50 km/h).
The type of precipitation at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty
drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard
Rain; S = Snow.
The temperature at the start and end of the survey
(degrees Celsius).
The names of the people conducting the survey during
the specified Design Component Visit. The full name
is not required, but initials should be provided to
identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on
the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form.
OBS_GAME_LEKS_2.0
5
Requirement
Mandatory: AA
when grids used.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Lek Survey
Field Name
Lek
Obs #
Spp
Spp Desc
Activity
Detection UTM
Comments
Description
The label of the lek within which bird observations
are made. This label must correspond to one of the
previously assigned Lek labels entered in the Design
Component section. Note: when recording incidental
observations encountered while travelling between
leks (during AA surveys), simply put a '/' in the lek #
field, then record the species information under the
next Obs #.
Observations must be numbered so that each is unique
within a lek. For each new lek, start at 1 and continue
numbering observations sequentially. Note:
observations are grouped by species. Also, when
recording incidental observations encountered while
travelling between leks (during AA surveys), simply
put a '/' in the Lek field, then record the species
information under the next Obs #.
The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of
the observed animal (the first letter has already been
filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2,
Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the
animal in the field, record the best taxonomic
description possible.
The number of birds (of a given species) according to
age class and sex present in a flock. Age Class: J=
Juvenile; A = Adult; UC = Unclassified. Sex : M =
Male; F = Female; UC = Unclassified.
The activity of the animal when it was first detected.
Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1
[Forms].
The UTM grid location of the detected animal.
Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map
(and/or aerial photograph) must accompany this data
form that shows the location of the detected
animal(s).
Additional information that may be relevant to the
observation (freeform text).
OBS_GAME_LEKS_2.0
6
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory: AA
Optional: PN/RA
Mandatory: AA
Optional: PN/RA
Optional
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Encounter Transect
Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation FormUpland Gamebird Encounter Transect
Field Name
Project (Name)
Survey (Name)
Study Area (Name)
Transect Label
Stratum
BEU
Trans Comment
Trans Lgth [km]
Trans Bearing
Transect UTM:
Start / End
Obs Date
Time Start/End
Ceiling
Description
The name of the project as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the Study Area as it has been specified
on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The label of the transect within which animal
observations are made. Transects must be labelled so
that each transect is unique within a project. A reused
transect within a project takes the original label given
to that transect, (regardless whether it is used for the
same survey or not).
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Design Component is established.
The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the Design
Component is located. Codes: refer to “Broad
Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.)
available on the FTP site;
ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc
A description of the area in which the transect occurs
(freeform text). e.g. road; railroad; seismic line.
The distance from the start to the end point of the
transect (km).
The orientation of the transect (degrees, values 0 to
360).
The start/end location of the transect using UTM grid
location. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing.
A map (and/or aerial photograph) showing the
transects delineated must accompany this data form.
The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the
data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g.
1995/04/17.
The time at which surveying the specified Design
Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour
clock.
The height of cloud cover. Record the height at the
start and end of the survey. Codes: a/b tt = above/
below tree tops; a/b r = above/below ridges; or h/v h =
high/ very high.
OBS_GAME_ENTR_2.0
7
Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory if
Design Component
stratified.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory: RA/AA
Optional: PN
Mandatory if
transect is a straight
line.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Encounter Transect
Field Name
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors
Obs #
Time
Spp
Spp Desc
Detection UTM
Description
The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds
(<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken
clouds.
The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey
using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h);
1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle
(6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs
constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze,
small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 =
fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 =
strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling
(40-50 km/h).
The type of precipitation at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty
drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard
Rain; S = Snow.
The temperature at the start and end of the survey
(degrees Celsius).
The names of the people conducting the survey during
the specified Design Component Visit. The full name
is not required, but initials should be provided to
identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on
the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form.
Observations must be numbered so that each is unique
within a transect. For each new transect, start at 1 and
continue numbering observations sequentially.
The time the observation was made. Use the 24 hour
clock.
The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of
the observed animal (the first letter has already been
filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2,
Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the
animal in the field, record the best taxonomic
description possible.
The number of birds (of a given species) according to
age class and sex present in a flock. Age Class: J=
Juvenile; A = Adult; UC = Unclassified. Sex : M =
Male; F = Female; UC = Unclassified.
The UTM grid location of the detected animal.
Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map
(and/or aerial photograph) must accompany this data
form that shows the location of the detected
animal(s).
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Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory: RA/AA
Optional: PN
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Encounter Transect
Field Name
BEU
Comments
Description
The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the animal
observations are being made. Codes: refer to “Broad
Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.)
available on the FTP site;
ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc
Additional information that may be relevant to the
observation (freeform text).
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Requirement
Mandatory
Optional
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Territory Mapping
Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation FormUpland Gamebird Territory Mapping
Field Name
Project (Name)
Survey (Name)
Study Area (Name)
Grid Label
Stratum
BEU
Grid UTM
Grid Dim [m x m]
Interstation Dist
[m]
Obs Date
Flush Meth
Description
The name of the project as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the survey as it has been specified on the
Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The name of the Study Area as it has been specified
on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form
(freeform text).
The label of the grid within which animal
observations are made. Grids must be labeled so that
each grid is unique within a project. A reused grid
within a project takes the original label assigned to
that grid, (regardless whether it is used for the same
survey or not).
The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife
Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the
Design Component is established.
The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the Design
Component is located. Codes: refer to “Broad
Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.)
available on the FTP site;
ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc
The UTM grid location of the Grid at its NW corner.
Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map
(and/or aerial photograph) delineating the Design
Component must accompany this data form.
The dimensions (X by Y) of the grid used in the
survey (m).
The standard distance between stations (m). Note:
record the distance between stations in both the X and
Y dimensions when grids are used.
The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the
data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g.
1995/04/17.
Indicate whether a flushing method was used by
marking the appropriate box(es). If call playbacks
were used, record the type of calls played by
recording the appropriate character code for sound +
the five-letter species code. Codes: S = Singing; A =
Alarm call; D = Drumming / tapping; N = Nonterritorial vocalizations; T = Territorial vocalizations.
e.g. SBWIPT
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Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory if
Design Component
stratified.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory: AA
when grids used.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Territory Mapping
Field Name
Time Start/End
Ceiling
CC
Wind
Precip
Temp
Surveyors
Obs Sta Label
Obs #
Spp
Description
The time at which surveying the specified Design
Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour
clock.
The height of cloud cover. Record the height at the
start and end of the survey. Codes: a/b tt = above/
below tree tops; a/b r = above/below ridges; or h/v h =
high/ very high.
The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds
(<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken
clouds.
The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey
using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h);
1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle
(6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs
constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze,
small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 =
fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 =
strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling
(40-50 km/h).
The type of precipitation at the start and end of the
survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty
drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard
Rain; S = Snow.
The temperature at the start and end of the survey
(degrees Celsius).
The names of the people conducting the survey during
the specified Design Component Visit. The full name
is not required, but initials should be provided to
identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on
the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form.
The label of the observation station (view point) at
which bird observations are made. Stations must be
labelled so that each is unique within a project.
Observations must be numbered so that each is unique
within a station. For each new station, start at 1 and
continue numbering observations sequentially. Note:
record incidental observations encountered while
travelling between stations. Simply put a '/' in the Obs
Sta field, then record the species information under
the next Obs #.
The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of
the observed animal (the first letter has already been
filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2,
Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the
animal in the field, record the best taxonomic
description possible.
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Requirement
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Animal Observation Form- Upland Gamebird Territory Mapping
Field Name
Sex
Age Class
Activity
Detection UTM
Ecosystem Form
Type / #
Comments
Description
The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female;
UC = Unclassified.
The age class of the animal. Codes: J = Juvenile; A =
Adult; UC = Unclassified.
The activity of the animal when it was first detected.
Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1
[Forms].
The UTM grid location of the detected animal.
Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map
(and/or aerial photograph) must accompany this data
form that shows the location of the detected
animal(s).
The type of habitat form used to record environmental
attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground
Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form;
OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form
number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or
the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form.
Additional information that may be relevant to the
observation (freeform text).
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Requirement
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory: RA/AA
Optional: PN
Mandatory: RA/AA
Optional: PN
Mandatory
Optional