Visual Tracking Data for Tern Species at Larne Lough SPA (2009-2011)

Larne Lough Special Protection Area (SPA) data includes visual tracking records for common, roseate, and Sandwich terns. The data cover the breeding seasons between 2009 and 2011, including incubation and chick-rearing periods. It was collected as part of a JNCC marine SPA identification programme with UK conservation bodies.

Use Cases

• Quantifying marine environment usage by terns based on the visual tracking data mentioned in the description.
• Analyzing tern breeding season behavior during incubation and chick-rearing periods.
• Supporting marine Special Protection Area (SPA) identification and management based on the reported study context.

Strengths

• Data covers three breeding seasons from 2009 to 2011.
• Focuses on three specific tern species: common, roseate, and Sandwich.
• Data is linked to a specific JNCC report (Report 500) for methodological context.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

JNCC marine SPA identification programme, in conjunction with UK country nature conservation bodies (CNCBs).

Collection Method

Visual tracking data collected via spreadsheets.

Time Range

2009 to 2011 (breeding seasons).

Freshness

Data covers 2009 to 2011; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Larne Lough Special Protection Area (SPA), UK.