rescanworkAmphibian Breeding Pond formBC_EnteredData_Brucejack_23-28Jul2012
-
Upload
robert-mack -
Category
Documents
-
view
95 -
download
0
Transcript of rescanworkAmphibian Breeding Pond formBC_EnteredData_Brucejack_23-28Jul2012
Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:1
Project:Brucejack Date:24-july12
Photo #s: 143 & 144 (wetland 36 folder) Observer:AM/RobMack
UTM:9V 4679726260450 Air temp: 23.3 oC
Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong
Water: 19.2 ˚C Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy
Pond Characteristics Size: m X m
Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream
Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest
ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): Fen edge of lake w/meandering streams
Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 2 Elevation: 612 m
% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N
Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy
Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:
Emergent vegetation: 10 % of shoreline
Type/species: grass
Description of Bank Substrate and Slope: 10% mud, 75% shrubs, 0% gravel, 10% sphagnum, 5% aquatic/dense sedges. Gently sloping: 10-15 deg.
Breeding Observations
Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class
11AM 1 columbia spotted
10 adult
11AM 2 columbia spotted
15 Juvenile/tadpole
Notes: Shaun Freeman had an observation of tadpoles July 1, 2011Size of habitat unquantifiable due to adjacent meandering waterways.1 dark small tadpole sighted but unconfirmedLight colored Columbia Spotted frogs
Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)
Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:2
Project: Brucejack Date: 25-July12
Photo #s: 268,269,278,280 (wetland 35 folder) Observer: AM/RM
UTM: 9v4521436260679 Air temp: 23.5 oC
Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong
Water: 19.2˚C Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy
Pond Characteristics Size: m X m
Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream
Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest
ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): Marsh at end of lake
Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 2 Elevation: 680 m
% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N
Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy
Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:
Emergent vegetation: 100 % of shoreline
Type/species: grass
Description of Bank Substrate and Slope: 15% mud, 5% shrubs, 80% Aquatic/dense hedgesGently sloping
Breeding Observations
Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class
12PM 1 (AM) Western toad 10 Juvenile tadpole
12:30 PM
2 (RM) Western toad 4 1 toadlet3 tadpoles
12:30 PM
3 (RM) Columbia Spotted Frog
3 Adult
Notes:Tadpole photos not very clear but confirmed as western toad species. Easy to catch, not weary or evasive. (lack of predator response)See 257 for pond lily
Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)
Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:3
Project: Brucejack Date:26-july12
Photo #s:294, 297 (pond 2 folder) Observer: AM/RM
UTM: 9V 0468296 6262048 Air temp: 30.1 oC
Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong
Water: 25.6 ˚C
Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy
Pond Characteristics Size: 10 m X 3 m
Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream
Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest
ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): Dugout pond near clearcut
Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 1 (stagnant) Elevation: 676 m
% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N
Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy
Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:
Emergent vegetation: 30 % of shoreline
Type/species: Grass
Description of Bank Substrate and Slope:30% mud, 40% shrubs, 30% gravelGently sloping
Breeding Observations
Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class
1600 SF/AM/RM Western toad 300+ Tadpole
Notes:Fairly consistent depth throughout, 6 in edge, around 11/2 ft at deepest19.1 conductivity
Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)
Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:4
Project: Brucejack Date:26 July12
Photo #s: 298- 300 (pond 3 folder) Observer: AM/RM
UTM: 9V 468142 6262085 Air temp: 27 oC
Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong
Water: 28 ˚C Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy
Pond Characteristics Size: 2 m X 4 m
Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream
Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest
ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): dugout pond in clearcut adjacent to logging road
Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 1 (stagnant) Elevation: 674 m
% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N
Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy
Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:
Emergent vegetation: 40 % of shoreline
Type/species: grasses
Description of Bank Substrate and Slope:20% mud, 10% shrubs, 0 % gravel, 60% Bog/sphagnum, 10% dense sedges/aquatic vegetationGently sloping
Breeding Observations
Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class
1650 1 (AM/RM) Western toad 100+ tadpole
1650 2 (AM/RM) Columbia spotted frog
1 adult
Notes:
Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)
Amphibian Breeding Pond Form Page#:5
Project: brucejack Date: 27 July12
Photo #s: 320-329 (pond 5 folder) Observer: AM/RM
UTM: 9V 439933 6253979 Air temp: 23.1 oC
Weather: Clear P. Cloudy Overcast Rain Wind: Calm Light Strong
Water: 22.7 ˚C Water Colour: Clear Stained Turbidity: Clear Cloudy
Pond Characteristics Size: 30 m X 30 m
Habitat Type: Wetland Lake Pond Marsh River/Stream
Surrounding Habitat: Conifer Forest Deciduous Forest Mixed Forest
ClearcutOther (please be specific & take photo of habitat if possible): alpine pool, surrounded by rocky outcrops and sedges
Flow (1=not moving, 5=fast): 1 stagnant Elevation: 976 m
% of shoreline with dense canopy: 0 % Shallow, muddy bank? Y N
Canopy: Open and sunny Canopy set back Dense, dark canopy
Fish present? Y N ? Fish species:
Emergent vegetation: 50 % of shoreline
Type/species: short grass
Description of Bank Substrate and Slope:10% mud, 10% dense sedges/ aquatic vegetation, 80% moss.rockGently sloping
Breeding Observations
Time Obs. # Species # Observed Age Class
1550 1 (AM/RM) Western toad 1000+ tadpole
Notes:Very small in comparison to those found at pond 2 & 3Very isolated
Abundance Code: 1 (no amphibians seen or heard), 2 (amphibian seen but not heard), 3 (individuals can be counted, calls not overlapping), 4 (some individuals can be counted, other calls overlapping), 5 (Full chorus, calls continuous and overlapping)