Klamath Network Landbird Monitoring Annual Report: 2008 results from Oregon Caves National Monument, Lava Beds National Monument and Redwood National and State Parks
Stephens JL, Alexander JD, Mohren SR. 2009. Klamath Network Landbird Monitoring Annual Report: 2008 results from Oregon Caves National Monument, Lava Beds National Monument and Redwood National and State Parks. Natural Resource Technical Report. NPS/KLMN/NRTR—2009/191. Natural Resource Program Center. Fort Collins, Colorado
In 2008, the Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network (KLMN) of the National Park Service began implementation of a landbird monitoring protocol. Klamath Bird Observatory, in partnership with the KLMN, developed the protocol and completed the initial year of monitoring. Multiple standard avian sampling methods were implemented, including variable circular plot point counts, area search surveys, mist netting, species checklists, and habitat surveys. In 2008 point counts were completed, along with corresponding species checklists and habitat surveys, at 25 locations within Lava Beds National Monument and at 30 locations within Redwood National and State Parks. The operation of an ongoing constant-effort monitoring station, which included mist netting, area searches, species checklist, and habitat surveys, continued at Oregon Caves National Monument during the breeding and fall migration seasons. Relative abundance (birds/station), as measured by point counts and area searches, were calculated for all survey sites combined within each park. Total captures, by season, were calculated using constant effort mist netting data. Species of conservation importance were among the most abundant species at each park. Results are presented along with conservation status of individual species based on Partners in Flight state and continental plans and Oregon and California Wildlife Conservation Strategies. This initial year of implementation of the KLMN landbird monitoring program laid the groundwork for improved understanding of landbird status and long-term trends in each park. When analyzed in the framework of the Klamath Bird Monitoring Network, the contribution of KLMN parks to bird conservation in this region will inform landbird conservation in the west.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Stephens, Jaime; Alexander, John; Mohren, Sean
- Date of Issue
- 2009-03-26
- Publisher
- Natural Resource Program Center
- Units
- KLMN , LABE , NRSS , ORCA , REDW
- Keywords
- bird monitoring, Constant Effort Monitoring Station, landbird monitoring, Mist Netting, Species Checklists, Variable Circular Plot Point Count
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Birds