EDP Baixo Sabor: Construction and Reservoir Filling Phases – Cliff-nesting birds, prioritary conservation species: fixed observation points [2010-2014]

The dataset contains records of cliff-nesting species of high conservation priority, namely birds of prey (Aves, Accipitriformes and Falconiformes) and Black Stork (Ciconia ciconia) (Aves, Ciconiiformes) collected in the lower River Sabor (NE Portugal), in the scope of the long-term Ecological Monitoring Program (PME) of the Baixo Sabor Hydroelectric Dams (AHBS), promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. The dataset includes results of surveys made in and around the area affected by the dam, from February 2010 to September 2014. Data consists of observations of the target species performed in fixed sampling points directed to birds of prey. Observations were made around the Sabor river, from its mouth to 42 km upstream. The presence and identity of bird species were assessed by visual and/or acoustic observation with binoculars and/or telescope. The records include taxa identified at the species level.

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Alternate Identifier

3e5cf15a-5069-43f4-b50a-317203916d9d

Publication Date
2020-04-04
Title

EDP Baixo Sabor: Construction and Reservoir Filling Phases – Cliff-nesting birds, prioritary conservation species: fixed observation points [2010-2014]

Abstract

The dataset contains records of cliff-nesting species of high conservation priority, namely birds of prey (Aves, Accipitriformes and Falconiformes) and Black Stork (Ciconia ciconia) (Aves, Ciconiiformes) collected in the lower River Sabor (NE Portugal), in the scope of the long-term Ecological Monitoring Program (PME) of the Baixo Sabor Hydroelectric Dams (AHBS), promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. The dataset includes results of surveys made in and around the area affected by the dam, from February 2010 to September 2014. Data consists of observations of the target species performed in fixed sampling points directed to birds of prey. Observations were made around the Sabor river, from its mouth to 42 km upstream. The presence and identity of bird species were assessed by visual and/or acoustic observation with binoculars and/or telescope. The records include taxa identified at the species level.

purpose

This dataset is part of a broader initiative whereby the company EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A. will made available biodiversity data collected during impact assessment and biological monitoring studies.

Dataset Language

ENGLISH

 
Dataset Creator
  BIOLINK - Consultoria Ambiental, Unipessoal, Lda - Paulo Mota (General Fieldwork Coordinator)

Praceta Caminho da Cruz, 9

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Vila Nova de Gaia

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4405-625 VN Gaia

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PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
Dataset Creator
Dataset Creator
Dataset Creator
Dataset Creator
Dataset Creator
Metadata Provider
Dataset Contact
  EDP - Energias de Portugal - João Madeira (Manager)

Av. 24 de Julho, 12, Torre Nascente, Piso 4

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Lisbon

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1249-300 Lisboa

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PORTUGAL

Keywords (GBIF Dataset Type Vocabulary: http://rs.gbif.org/vocabulary/gbif/dataset_type.xml)

  • Cliff-nesting birds; priority conservation species; birds of prey; Black Stork; terrestrial; occurrence; point counts; winter; reproduction; migration

Geographic Coverage

Geographic Description

Data were collected in a 5-km buffer around the lower Sabor river and its main tributaries, from the river mouth up to 42 km upstream, in the municipalities of Torre de Moncorvo, Alfândega da Fé, Mogadouro and Macedo de Cavaleiros.

Bounding Box

West Bounding Coordinate

-7.184

East Bounding Coordinate

-6.542

North Bounding Coordinate

41.62

South Bounding Coordinate

41.117

Temporal Coverage

Range of Dates

Begin Date

2010-02-12

End Date

2014-09-16

Taxonomic Coverage

General Taxonomic Coverage

The taxonomic coverage of this dataset spans 1 class, 3 orders, 3 families, 5 genera and 6 species.

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Class

Taxonomic Rank Value

Aves

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Order

Taxonomic Rank Value

Accipitriformes

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Order

Taxonomic Rank Value

Ciconiiformes

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Order

Taxonomic Rank Value

Falconiformes

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Family

Taxonomic Rank Value

Accipitridae

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Family

Taxonomic Rank Value

Falconidae

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Family

Taxonomic Rank Value

Ciconiidae

License Information

Intellectual Rights

This work is licensed under a

Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License

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Additional Metadata

Metadata

GBIF Metadata Block

Date Stamp

2021-11-29T09:04:28Z

Citation

Mota P, Gomes C, Zina H A, Araújo P M, Oliveira C A, Marques S M, Mendes J D, Múrias T (2020). EDP Baixo Sabor: Construction and Reservoir Filling Phases – Cliff-nesting birds, prioritary conservation species: fixed observation points [2010-2014]. Version 1.1. EDP - Energias de Portugal. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/zikgab accessed via GBIF.org on 2021-11-29.

Logo URL
http://ipt.gbif.pt/ipt/logo.do?r=edp_sabor_herpetology_baseline
 

Project

• Project

Title

EDP Baixo Sabor: Construction and Reservoir Filling Phases – Cliff-nesting birds, prioritary conservation species: fixed observation points [2010-2014]

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Paulo

Surname

Mota

Role

AUTHOR

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Célia

Surname

Gomes

Role

AUTHOR

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Hugo André

Surname

Zina

Role

AUTHOR

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Pedro Miguel

Surname

Araújo

Role

AUTHOR

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Cátia Alexandra

Surname

Oliveira

Role

AUTHOR

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Sérgio Manuel

Surname

Marques

Role

AUTHOR

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Joaquim Duarte

Surname

Mendes

Role

AUTHOR

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Tiago

Surname

Múrias

Role

ADMINISTRATIVE_POINT_OF_CONTACT

Abstract

The dataset contains records of cliff-nesting species of high conservation priority, namely birds of prey (Aves, Accipitriformes and Falconiformes) and Black Stork (Ciconia ciconia) (Aves, Ciconiiformes) collected in the lower River Sabor (NE Portugal), in the scope of the long-term Ecological Monitoring Program (PME) of the Baixo Sabor Hydroelectric Dams (AHBS), promoted by EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. The dataset includes results of surveys made in and around the area affected by the dam, from February 2010 to September 2014. Data contains 443 individual observations of the target species and other birds of prey or cliff-nesting species, namely Gyps fulvus (222), Aquila chrysaetos (138), Aquila fasciata (29), Falco peregrinus (26), Neophron percnopterus (24) and Ciconia nigra (4).

Funding

The work was funded by EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A.

Study Area Description

Descriptor

The study was conducted in part of the sub-basin of river Sabor affected by the Baixo Sabor Hydroelectric Dams. The sampling was centered in suitable habitats for cliff-nesting birds of prey in 42 5x5 km squares centered in the Sabor river, from its mouth up to 42 km upstream.

Design Description

Description

The objective of the study was to monitor changes in the distribution patterns and abundances of cliff-nesting bird species of high conservation priority, particularly birds of prey and Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) in the area of the Baixo Sabor Hydroelectric Dams, from the initial and intermediate phases of the construction to the reservoir filling period (2010-2014).

 
 

Methods

• Method

Method Step

Description

To be completed

Sampling

Study Extent

The data were collected within a 5-km buffer around the margins of the lower valley of river Sabor and its main tributaries, up to 42 km from the mouth, in the municipalities of Torre de Moncorvo, Alfândega da Fé, Mogadouro e Macedo de Cavaleiros.

Sampling Description

The dataset includes systematic observations using binoculars and telescope made from vantage fixed points scattered throughout the study area in favourable habitats to detect the target species and other cliff-nesting bird species. A single observation session took place per site in each season (spring, summer, autumn and winter) from 2010 to 2014. A total of 16 sampling points was established in dominant features near areas with suitable habitats for cliff-nesting birds of prey. At each point, one observer spent 1 hour recording all contacts with the target species. All sessions were performed at the hottest hours of the day to maximize the probability of contacts with the target species, and they occurred only in favorable weather conditions of wind and rainfall. All identifications were made "in loco" by experienced observers, with the support of adequate field guides.

qualityControl

Description

All individual identifications were performed by qualified technicians