Application For Data Extraction
from the Shorebirds 2020 Database
BirdLife Australia charges an extraction fee for making data from the Shorebirds 2020 data base
available to commercial or government organisations. Not-for-profit conservation organisations can
obtain data extractions for free. The fees help us support volunteer counters in their survey work
and contribute to meeting the considerable expenses incurred during these surveys.
Company: ______________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________
Address (if required): ___________________________________________________________
Purchase Order Number (if applicable) ________________________________________________
ABN: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone No:
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Email: _________________________________________________________________________
Proposed Use of Data: _________________________________________________________
Applicant or Authorised Officer ________________________________ Date: ____/____/20_____
Conditions
In commissioning a data extraction from BirdLife Australia's Shorebirds 2020 database, the Purchaser agrees to be bound by all
of the following conditions. In these conditions, "data" means information collected, compiled and vetted by BirdLife Australia,
its predecessors and subsidiaries.
1.
The Purchaser agrees to pay BirdLife Australia the amount of any fee charged for the extraction of the data and the
license to use the data in accordance with the terms of BirdLife Australia for payment. If payment is not made in
accordance with those terms, BirdLife Australia may cancel this agreement without prejudice to any rights it has under
this agreement or at law, including the right to recover licence fees.
2.
The Purchaser will not, without first obtaining the consent of BirdLife Australia, use any data supplied by BirdLife
Australia other than for the use proposed by it in its application. If there is any such variation in the use of the data,
BirdLife Australia may charge such further licence fees as it decides.
3.
The Purchaser accepts that all Intellectual Property rights connected with the data shall always remain the property of
BirdLife Australia and the person(s) who collected these data.
4.
The Purchaser will give proper acknowledgment to BirdLife Australia as being the source of the data in all publications
in which the Purchaser makes use of the data.
5.
The Purchaser will ensure that it uses appropriate security measures to ensure that the data are not subject to
unauthorised use or theft.
6.
BirdLife Australia makes no representation whatsoever about the correctness of the data or the use to which they may
be put and the Purchaser agrees that it has not made this application in reliance upon any such representation.
7.
Any rights granted to the Purchaser to use the data will be personal to it and will not be able to be assigned to any
third party without the consent of BirdLife Australia first being obtained.
8.
If the Purchaser fails to comply with any of these conditions, its right to continue to use the data will be withdrawn.
9.
This document will constitute the whole of the agreement reached between the parties and shall be governed by the
laws of the State of Victoria, Australia.
10.
This data application is not part of any previous data agreement between BirdLife Australia and the Purchaser. It does
not prejudice any future negotiations with any State Department regarding data exchange/subscription.
DATA REQUEST INFORMATION
The Shorebirds 2020 Database
The Shorebirds 2020 database comprises the most complete shorebird count data available in
Australia. The data have been collected by volunteer counters and BirdLife Australia staff for
approximately 150 roosting and feeding sites, mainly in coastal Australia. The data go back as far
as 1981 for key areas. They have been vetted by BirdLife Australia staff for accuracy continuously,
however, no representation whatsoever about the correctness of the data are given.
Data provided in extractions
Data will be provided as species counts for each Shorebird Area and its respective Count Areas with
observation date in rows and species in columns. If you need additional information please contact
Shorebirds 2020 to discuss your requirements on (03) 9347 0757.
Please indicate the shorebird areas for which extractions are required below. For areas covered
please visit www.birdlife.org.au/projects/shorebirds-2020/counter-resources
For extraction of data for Queensland Shorebird Areas please contact the Queensland Wader Study
Group directly www.waders.org.au/
If you require data for species other than shorebirds, please contact atlas@birdlife.org.au
to access data from the Atlas of Australian Birds www.birdata.com.au
Timing of data delivery
BirdLife Australia staff will endeavour to deliver the data within 5 Business days of receiving the
request. If you need the data more urgently please contact us directly on 03 9347 0757.
Extraction fee structure
Extractions for not-for-profit conservation groups are free of charge.
As of 01/07/2014 the extraction fee for commercial operations, environmental consultants,
government agencies, etc. is $550 (incl GST) per Shorebird Area for shorebird areas with less than
regularly counted ten roosts or $1100 (incl. GST) for Areas with ten or more roosts.
An invoice for the amount agreed will be issued by BirdLife Australia within 30 days of the receipt
of the extracted data.
For larger extractions please contact shorebirds@birdlife.org.au for rates.
Extractions required
Please list shorebird areas
Area 1:________________________________________________________________
Area 2:________________________________________________________________
Area 3:________________________________________________________________
Total extraction fee
# of Shorebird Areas < 10 roosts ___x $550 = Total data extraction fee (incl GST): _____
# of Shorebird Areas > 10 roosts ___x $1100 = Total data extraction fee (incl GST): _____
Please email your completed data application to shorebirds@birdlife.org.au
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