Wildlife observations 2011 Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alaska
Anderson S and Hamon T. 2014. Wildlife observations 2011 Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alaska. Natural Resource Data Series. NPS/KATM/NRDS—2011/615. National Park Service. Fort Collins, Colorado
Katmai National Park and Preserve covers over four million acres. This study incorporates observations by staff and visitors from throughout the park. Sightings were recorded using a wildlife observation form, including animal type, location, date and time, how many adults and juveniles were seen, and observations of any unusual activities. Some observations included weather conditions. Data was recorded in excel and maps were made of where and how many species are seen. Data were used to update avian checklists and evaluated to see if there were areas requiring further study. In 2011, a total of 73 different species were sighted including 54 avian species, 14 mammal species, and 5 insect species being seen. Rare Garganey Ducks (Anas querquedula) were spotted in Katmai Bay. Uncommon Black-backed Woodpeckers (Picoides arcticus) were spotted twice in Brooks Camp. For the first time, Golden-crown Kinglets (Regulus satrapa) were seen nesting at Brooks Camp. Wolves were sighted in nine different areas of the park prompting investigations into the number of packs within Katmai National Park and Preserve. The park plans to expand the study to involve more visitors and increase the number of wildlife sightings recorded.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Anderson, Sherri; Hamon, Troy
- Date of Issue
- 2014-02
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- AKRO , KATM , NRSS
- Keywords
- Brooks Camp, KATM, Katmai, National Park, Observations, Valley Of Ten Thousand Smokes, Wildlife
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Terrestrial Invertebrates , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Birds , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Mammals