Survey Protocol for the Yellow-billed Cuckoo Western Distinct Population Segment
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1 Survey Protocol for the Yellow-billed Cuckoo Western Distinct Population Segment Halterman, MD, MJ Johnson, JA Holmes, and SA Laymon A Natural History Summary and Survey Protocol for the Western Distinct Population Segment of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo: US Fish and Wildlife Techniques and Methods, 45 pp. Presented by Jenna and John Stanek based on material from the USFWS, Southern Sierra Research Station, Bureau of Reclamation Boulder City Office, Albuquerque Area Office & Denver Technical Service Center, and USGS A Lamoreaux/SSRS
2 Objectives of this protocol Determine presence of YBCUs at a site Using standardized call-playback surveys Estimate breeding status Facilitate uniform reporting Not designed to measure exact distribution, abundance, breeding status, habitat use/quality Require many more visits and observation
3 Pre-survey Preparation Attend a USFWS-approved workshop Permits and permissions required: Federal, State, Tribal, BLM, USFS, Private Review site-specific data/reports Equipment (e.g. mp3, speaker, GPS, etc.) Internet Resources: Reclamation LCR MSCP SSRS USFWS USGS Sibley 2000 Study field guides, photos, drawings, calls be familiar with appearance, behavior Visit known breeding sites if possible Visit survey sites before first survey
4 Pre-survey Preparation Protocol based on visual or aural ID Must be able to hear and recognize all calls: contact, coo, alarm Very likely to hear, but not see a cuckoo during surveys A Fasoli/SSRS
5 Almost always heard only!
6 Required Equipment Maps/Aerial Photos Broadcast Equipment MP3 with contact calls Speakers (70 db) Back up player + batteries Survey Forms Binoculars GPS Unit Compass Pens, pencils Time Device (watch, GPS, phone) Clipboard or Electronic Device Optional Equipment Range Finder Cell phone Radio Camera Flagging/Marker Rite-in-rain SSRS
7 Pre-survey Preparation Identify suitable habitat to survey Patches of early to mature native or mixed native/exotic riparian forest 5 ha / 12.5 acres 20 ha / 50 ac more suitable Riparian forest can change quickly
8 Pre-survey Preparation Map survey area Identify access points Determine transect spacing, start and stop locations Import to GPS or Phone Can skip unsuitable areas JR Sanek/SSRS
9 Pre-survey Preparation Determine order to survey sites Survey adjacent sites same day Determine travel time to reach transect start by car / foot Don t survey other species during YBCU survey
10 Pre-survey Preparation Conduct surveys from edge or within habitat? From within: Responsiveness/detectability related to distance If patch width >200 m From edge: Easier: walk further in a morning Greater visibility: easier to detect 200 m: survey entire perimeter
11 Survey Schedule, Timing Four required surveys, every days Survey Period Required? Dates (+/- 3 days) Pre-season Optional Late May - June 14 1 Required June 15 - June 30 2 Required Required July 1 - July 31 3 Required August 1 - August 15 Post-season Optional August 16 - September
12 Survey Methods Survey from ~dawn As soon as safe to walk and can see enough to ID a YBCU Until 11:00 am Or 40 C (104 F) Stop if too windy (>16 mph), noisy, or raining ** Use Common Sense ** SSRS
13 Survey Methods 1) Arrival to site: listen/watch silently a few minutes start filling out data sheet 2) Arrival to each point: listen/watch silently 1 minute 3) Broadcast 5 contact calls, each spaced 1 minute apart; listen/watch for YBCUs during/after each broadcast 4) No detection Continue 100 m along transect, repeat
14 Survey Methods: No detection ** Wait 1 minute before & after playing! ** 1 min ( 1 min) x5 1 min ( 1 min) x5 1 min ( 1 min) x5 100 m 100 m Survey point
15 Survey Methods 5) YBCU detected: Stop broadcast, try to see it if possible, then record data: Waypoint (UTMs), time Bearing / distance to bird Bird #: Detections >300 m apart ~ separate individuals Broadcast # when detected (0-5) Detection type, call, behavior, comments 6) Move 300 m from bird along transect and continue - limit duplicate detections and harassment SSRS
16 Survey Methods: Detection 1 min ( 1 min) x5 300 m 1 min ( 1 min) x3 xobserve, record data Survey point
17 Survey Methods 7) YBCU encountered between survey points: Stop and record same info as for a survey point detection No broadcast calls! Move 300 m from bird along transect Continue with survey ** Note: unmated females may follow surveyors great distances **
18 Survey Methods: Detection between points 1 min ( 1 min) x5 300 m 1 min ( 1 min) x5 100 m Survey point Observe, record data
19 The pre-broadcast period is important!
20 Survey Methods Generally 8-15 minutes to listen for 1 minute, play 5 calls, record data, travel to next point 100 m away One surveyor can survey up to points per morning SSRS
21 Survey Methods 8) Ensure full coverage of habitat 9) Complete Survey Form before leaving site! Detections >300 m apart during same survey usually considered separate individuals
22 SE McNeil/SSRS SSRS radio bird study LCR N = 27 YBCUs 11 surveyors 301 response observations 90% 80% 45% % 40% 15% 200 The probability a YBCU responds to call-playback SSRS
23 SE McNeil/SSRS 95% The probability a surveyor detects a responding YBCU SSRS radio bird study LCR N = 27 YBCUs 11 surveyors 149 responses % 5% 35% 5% 0% 200 SSRS
24 Interpreting Survey Results Seasonal Detection Patterns Detection Percentage by Survey, New Mexico (n=1,076 detections) Percentage of Detections Survey # BOR, Albuquerque Area Office and Denver Technical Service Center
25 Interpreting Survey Results SSRS June 15 July 1 July 15 Aug 1 Aug 15 Aug 31
26 Interpreting Survey Results Seasonal Detection Patterns Detection Probability by Survey, LCR , (n=26) Detection Probability by Survey, Lower Colorado River (n=1,052) Stopover Southern Sierra Research Station/LCR MSCP
27 Avoiding Adverse Impacts No unnecessary playback No excessive flagging Move cautiously within habitat Avoid known or suspected nests Only nest-search/monitor as part of focused research activity Nest monitoring permit required - federal and state Leave area if knocking etc. D Tracy/SSRS
28 Avoiding Adverse Impacts No playback in presence of predators E.g. accipiters, ravens, crows, jays, magpies, owls Wait until they leave, or move on toward next point Don t spread invasive plants and animals Jamaica Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, NY, June
29 Avoiding Adverse Impacts If you find a nest: Move away slowly, carefully When a safe distance away, note the nest and general location Flag inconspicuously >10 m from nest, remove by end of season Don t create a dead end trail Avoid the area S McNeil/SSRS
30 Interpreting Survey Results Accurate abundance, breeding status difficult without additional monitoring Easy to over-count, under-count territories Plot detections on a map (GIS), evaluate clumps to estimate breeding territories Individual territories usually 300 m apart Best biological opinion SSRS
31 Interpreting Survey Results Possible Breeding Territory (PO) Detections in an area during 2 surveys (at least 12 days apart) No other evidence of breeding
32 Interpreting Survey Results Probable Breeding Territory (PR) Detections in an area on at least 3 surveys (all at least 12 days apart) Or POssible territory + observation of: Food or stick carry Traveling as a pair Exchanging contact calls SSRS
33 Interpreting Survey Results Confirmed Breeding Territory (CO) Copulation Multiple food or stick carries Distraction display Fledgling Nest
34 Interpreting Survey Results SSRS
35 Reporting Permit requirement Maps, detections, estimated territories, site descriptions Benefits Shows population trends May avoid project-related impacts Provides historical record Assists species recovery
36 Required: Site Description Form - 1 Required Survey Forms
37 Required: Site Description Form - 2 Required Survey Forms
38 Required: Seasonal Survey Summary Form Required Survey Forms ** Report survey data even if no detections! **
39 Required: Seasonal Survey Summary Form Required Survey Forms
40 Required: Seasonal Survey Summary Form Required Survey Forms
41 Required: Seasonal Survey Summary Form Required Survey Forms
42 Required: Seasonal Survey Summary Form Required Survey Forms
43 Required: Seasonal Survey Summary Form Required Survey Forms
44 Optional: Daily Datasheet Front Optional Survey Forms
45 Optional: Daily Datasheet Back Optional Survey Forms
46 Questions? D Tracy/SSRS
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