4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313132333739 English Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en 2024-05-31T09:38:43.905Z NRW 1.0 wel British National Grid (EPSG::27700) Ground Monitoring of Common Scoter Melinitta nigra in Carmarthen Bay 2008 - 2009 Ground Monitoring of Common Scoter Melinitta nigra in Carmarthen Bay 2008 - 2009 Monitro mor-hwyaid duon Melinitta nigra ar y ddaear ym Mae Caerfyrddin 2008-2009 2009-03-31 NRW_DS112379 Carmarthen Bay Special Protection Area (SPA) was classified as the UK's first SPA in 2003 on the basis of holding at least 1% (16,000 individuals: Wetlands International 2006) of the biogeographic population of common scoter Melanitta nigra. Common Scoter feed on bivalves and other invertebrates such as polychaetes and amphipods which are found in abundance in the shallow waters (less than 10m) in Carmarthen Bay. Common scoter are also listed as a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) species. Former Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), now part of Natural Resources Wales (NRW), has supported ground based counts since 1996, following the Sea Empress oil spill. The purpose of this data capture was to carry out one scoter count of Carmarthen Bay in January and February 2009. This work feeds in to the condition monitoring and surveillance of Carmarthen Bay SPA and contributes to Common Standards Monitoring. Carmarthen Bay Special Protection Area (SPA) was classified as the UK's first SPA in 2003 on the basis of holding at least 1% (16,000 individuals: Wetlands International 2006) of the biogeographic population of common scoter Melanitta nigra. Common Scoter feed on bivalves and other invertebrates such as polychaetes and amphipods which are found in abundance in the shallow waters (less than 10m) in Carmarthen Bay. Common scoter are also listed as a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) species. Former Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), now part of Natural Resources Wales (NRW), has supported ground based counts since 1996, following the Sea Empress oil spill. The purpose of this data capture was to carry out one scoter count of Carmarthen Bay in January and February 2009. This work feeds in to the condition monitoring and surveillance of Carmarthen Bay SPA and contributes to Common Standards Monitoring. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust (WWT) Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT, England consulting@wwt.org.uk http://www.wwt.org.uk/ Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en sd">Species distribution Species distribution GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2008-06-01 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme common scoter (black scoter) melanitta nigra Carmarthen Bat Group Bae Caerfyrddin/Carmarthen Bay SPA Special Protection Areas (SPAs) (see also proposed Special Protection Area pSPA) ground counts bird population NRW Thesaurus NRW Thesaurus 2023-12-31 geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords Bird taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of surface SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2021-01-06 geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml There are no access restrictions to this data. 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English biota SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2021-01-06 benthic boundary layer; water column skin ABERTAWE - SWANSEA SIR GAERFYRDDIN - CARMARTHENSHIRE SIR BENFRO - PEMBROKESHIRE -4.70472624 -4.05245982 51.53862558 51.83585931 2009-02-26 2009-02-24 Ground Monitoring of Common Scoter Melinitta nigra in Carmarthen Bay (2010 - 2011) Ground Monitoring of Common Scoter Melinitta nigra in Carmarthen Bay 2009 - 2010 Documents [A] Data is held as excel spreadsheets. [B] Report is not held in an electronic format. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08 false Counts were made at 4 locations: Rhossili, Pembrey, Pendine and Amroth. Rhossili was visited at least once and the other sites at least twice. Methods for counting are outlined in Banks et al (2004, 2007). All relevant local conditions were recorded and counts were only taken during suitable weather and visibility conditions and where possible counts coincided with high tide. An experienced counter using high quality binoculars and telescope was employed. However, no spatial reference were provided with data for statistical analysis. It is assumed for the purpose of the metadata that samples were collected using British National Grid. A sustained program of monitoring scoters in Carmarthen bay has been in place since 1997. Counts were made at 4 locations: Rhossili, Pembrey, Pendine and Amroth. Rhossili was visited at least once and the other sites at least twice. Methods for counting are outlined in Banks et al (2004, 2007). All relevant local conditions were recorded and counts were only taken during suitable weather and visibility conditions and where possible counts coincided with high tide. An experienced counter using high quality binoculars and telescope was employed. However, no spatial reference were provided with data for statistical analysis. It is assumed for the purpose of the metadata that samples were collected using British National Grid. A sustained program of monitoring scoters in Carmarthen bay has been in place since 1997.