Quarterly Bird Biodiversity Surveys at Samford Ecological Research Facility

Containing quarterly bird monitoring data collected by citizen scientists at the Samford Ecological Research Facility in Brisbane, Australia, starting in May 2021. Surveys follow the TERN standardized protocol based on the '2 ha 20 minute search' method. Row and column counts are unknown.

Use Cases

• Analyze bird biodiversity trends over time using quarterly survey data from the Samford Ecological Research Facility.
• Apply the '2 ha 20 minute search' survey method data to model species presence and absence patterns.
• Study citizen science-collected fauna monitoring data to assess ecological changes in a peri-urban Brisbane environment.

Strengths

• Data collection follows the TERN standardized monitoring protocol for birds, ensuring methodological consistency.
• Surveys are conducted quarterly, providing a longitudinal time series for analysis.
• Project involves collaboration with Queensland University of Technology and a local community group, supporting data collection.

Limitations

• The dataset's size, including row and column counts, is unknown, making it difficult to assess its analytical scope.
• Data is specific to a single research facility in peri-urban Brisbane, limiting geographic generalizability.
• Reliance on citizen scientists for data collection may introduce variability in observer skill and data recording.

Provenance

Source

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery

Collection Method

Citizen science monitoring using TERN standardised protocols based on the '2 ha 20 minute search' bird survey method.

Time Range

Monitoring began in May 2021; temporal coverage end date is unknown.

Freshness

The metadata was last updated on March 20, 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Geography

Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) in peri-urban Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.