Governing Policies

Rocky Point Bird Observatory (RPBO) has been collecting bird population parameters, morphometric, and observation data during migration monitoring on Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, since 1994. The purpose of collecting these data is to facilitate population monitoring, conservation, and improved understanding of migratory birds.

Data Release Policy and Procedures

Data Request Form

Banding and recapture data

• Migration monitoring seasons (mid-July to mid-October)
  Fall 1994 to present
• Spring monitoring seasons
  Spring 1995 through Spring 1997

1. Data fields collected: (Note: not all fields are available for all seasons. Individual records may also have missing fields.)
   Species Age How Aged Sex How Sexed Wing Cord Weight, Fat Skull Bander's Initials Time Trapped Net Date Location
2. No data is available for 2007.

Daily observation data (during migration monitoring)

Fall 1998 to present

1. Data fields collected: (Note: not all fields are available for all seasons. Individual records may also have missing fields.)
   Number of individuals banded recaptured captured without banding census general observations during monitoring non-standard banding non-standard recapture general observations outside of normal monitoring period.
2. No data is available for 2007.

Rocky Point Bird Observatory follows British Columbia law, and will not discriminate against employees or volunteers on the basis of age, ancestry, colour, place of origin, race, physical or mental disability, family or marital status, political belief, religion, sex or sexual orientation. In addition, a criminal background will not be held against a volunteer or employee unless it is directly related to the proposed role of the employee/volunteer.

Equity Diversity Inclusion Policy

Anti-Spam Legislation