Ventana Wildlife Society EXHIBIT
1-A
The
Avian Habitat Monitoring Program
PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL AVIAN
MONITORING SERVICES
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
This proposal encompasses the
three tasks outlined below. Exhibits B
and C (attached) detail a fee and work schedule.
Task 1: Transect monitoring: SPRING 2006
A biologist from the Ventana
Wildlife Society will collect and analyze Species Diversity Index (SDI) data
along 18 transects at 9 sites in the
Avian
Point Counts: Avian point count
surveys are the most widely used bird census technique used to quantify the
abundance of birds within a specified count radius (Ralph et al. 1997). Point count censuses can be used to cover
large stretches of habitat in a relatively short period of time, making them
ideal for obtaining baseline population estimates and monitoring fluctuations
in abundance over a larger area than can be surveyed with mist-netting or area
search surveys. We will record GPS locations
of all point count locations (PCL) to ensure that the points can be relocated
in future years for standardization of counts.
We will use 5-minute unlimited-radius plots to record all birds detected
within each of two categories: 1) within 50 meters, and 2) outside 50
meters. Observers will note all birds
detected in 3 minutes and will continue recording for a full 5 minutes to
enable comparisons of the number of species detected by increasing the length
of the count. All data, including date,
time, PCL number, species, number of individuals per species, and distance from
observer will be recorded on a standardized data sheet. Birds will be counted at each PCL between
Task 2: Transect monitoring: SUMMER 2006
A biologist from the Ventana
Wildlife Society will collect and analyze Species Diversity Index (SDI) data
along 18 transects at 9 sites in the
Task 3: 2006 ANNUAL REPORT
A biologist from the Ventana
Wildlife Society will prepare an annual monitoring report for the 2006 field
season using data collected during spring 2006 and fall 2006. The report shall
use a format similar to that used in prior 1993-2003 annual reports. The report
will present and summarize findings from each sampling period at each site.
Data shall be analyzed using Shannon-Weaver SDI methodology; trends in SDI
values will be identified and evaluated. The report will also include a
detailed description of each transect site, with each site keyed to aerial
habitat photos.
LITERATURE CITED
Ralph, C. J., J. R. Sauer,
and S. Droege (eds). 1997. Monitoring bird populations by point counts. Pacific
Southwest Research Station,
EXHIBIT B: FEE SCHEDULE
Task 1-3: Approximations
for each task are: Task 1 - $900.00;
Task 2 - $900.00; Task 3 - $1,147.00. Total cost for Tasks 1-3 is $2947.00. See Following Table Summary.
Task 1 (Spring
Transects): 10 days and 20 hrs |
MPWMD |
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Description |
Rate $ |
Units (h) or (mi) |
Total |
|
Biologist |
$19.50 |
20 |
$390.00 |
|
Benefits |
$0.36 |
$390.00 |
$140.40 |
|
Mileage |
$0.445 |
650 |
$289.25 |
|
Indirect |
$0.150 |
$530.40 |
$79.56 |
|
Total Task 1 |
|
|
$900.00 |
$900.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Task 2 (Summer
Transects): 10 days and 20 hrs |
|
|||
Description |
Rate $ |
Units (h) or (mi) |
Total |
|
Biologist |
$19.50 |
20 |
$390.00 |
|
Benefits |
$0.36 |
$390.00 |
$140.40 |
|
Mileage |
$0.445 |
650 |
$289.25 |
|
Indirect |
$0.150 |
$530.40 |
$79.56 |
|
Total Task 2 |
|
|
$900.00 |
$900.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Task 3 (Data Entry and
Report): 56 hrs |
|
|
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Description |
Rate $ |
Units (h) |
Total |
|
Biologist |
$20.50 |
32 |
$656.00 |
|
Benefits |
$0.36 |
$656.00 |
$236.16 |
|
Intern |
$6.00 |
21 |
$126.00 |
|
Benefits |
$0.24 |
$126.00 |
$30.24 |
|
Indirect |
$0.150 |
$656.00 |
$98.40 |
|
Total Task 3 |
|
|
$1,147.00 |
$1,147.00 |
Total amount will not exceed $2,947.00
EXHIBIT C: WORK SCHEDULE
Task 1: The completion
goal for SPRING 2006 monitoring is June 2006.
This is in accord with monitoring dates in previous years. Monitoring will not begin prior to 10 May, to
ensure the arrival of most breeding birds that are migratory.
Task 2: The completion
goal for SUMMER 2006 monitoring is August 2006.
This is in accord with monitoring dates in previous years, which spanned
7 August – 30 August.
Task 3: The completion
goal for the 2006 annual report is
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