Study Area Name

Observer 1 - Last Name

Observer 1 - First Name
Observer 2 - Last Name
Observer 2 - First Name
Email address
Study Area Name
Site Name
UTM Zone (of the site)
Easting (of the site)
Northing (of the site)
Human Activity
Land Use Description (dominant)
Survey Method
Option 1: Transect Length (m)
Option 1: Transect Bearing
Comments
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 UTM Zone (of the observation)
Double-click a column Double-click
heading to see its definition
a column headingand
tocodes.
see its definition and codes.

Northing (of the observation)

Juveniles - Unclassified Sex

Easting (of the observation)

Adults - Unclassified Sex

Unknown Age and Sex

Air temperature (°C)

Tadpoles or Larvae
Study Area Name

Adult Females
Species Code

Wind Speed
Cloud cover
Adult Males
Total Count
Comments
Site Name

Start Time

Behaviour
Sign Type
End Time
Surveyor
Date

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- You must use valid codes, in order for the data to be uploaded properly.
- You can access the codes and definitions by double-clicking on the column heading. First you need to enable the
macros, look for the Security Warning, Macros have been disabled - Options button, click "Enable this
content". You will have to do this every time you re-open the file.
- You can also access the codes and definitions, by going to the worksheet named 'Definitions of Fields and Codes'.
You can also print this worksheet.
- Do not combine multiple codes or numbers in one cell, for example do not enter 10-15 or 10 to 15mm of rain,
choose an average or approximate number like 15.
- Do not combine codes or numbers with any other characters such as commas, hyphens, etc.

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rainfall and number of cars will be the same for all the rows of data, and can be copied and pasted.
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s and Codes'.

r temperature,
Preceding 24hr rainfall (mm)
Current Precipitation
Number of Cars
Date & Time
Observer First Name
Observer Last Name
Info About Observer
Location
Habitat Description
Landowner Type
Landscape Context
Condition
Species Code
UTM Zone
Easting
Northing
Double-click a column heading to see its definition and codes.

Spatial Accuracy (m)

Activity
Actv Desc
Actv Count
Adult Males
Adult Females
Adults - Unclassified Sex
Juvenile Males
Juvenile Females
Juveniles - Unclassified Sex
Unclassified Life Stage and Sex
Eggs
Egg Masses
Larvae
Comments
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
SPI Project ID Also known as BAPID. A unique identifier permanently assigned to a project by the data custodian of Wildlife Species Inventory (WSI). B
Project Name The name of the species inventory project. Format is Start Year-End Year - Target Taxa - Project Location - MOE Regional Office - Propo
Survey Name The name of the survey as assigned by the project leader. Generally the Survey Name should be meaningful in terms of the target taxa,
UTM Zone (of the site) The UTM zone of the centre of the SITE. The value in this field is a number, and it must be either 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11.
Easting (of the site) The UTM easting of the centre of the SITE. UTM coordinates must be recorded using NAD 83 datum.
Northing (of the site) The UTM northing of the centre of the SITE. UTM coordinates must be recorded using NAD 83 datum.
Study Area Name The name of the Study Area(s) in which the survey is conducted. Generally the Study Area Name(s) should be meaningful in terms of th
Site Name A unique identifier for each Site. Caution must be used when entering Site Names into Excel. Excel can misinterpret labels with dashes i
Date The time at the start of the visit to the Sample Station in 24 hour format with colons (e.g. 13:25).
Start Time For quality assurance reasons you should use a colon because then Excel will automatically recognize it as time information and you w
End Time The time at the end of the visit to the Sample Station entered in 24 hour format with the colon (e.g. 13:21). For quality assurance reason
Surveyor The initials, or other unique identifier, of the surveyor who provided the data point. If there are multiple surveyors for a data point, pick on
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Northwestern
Species code A-AMGR Salamander
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Long-toed
Species code A-AMMA Salamander
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Blotched Tiger
Species code A-AMMV Salamander
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code A-ANBO Western Toad

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Wandering
Species code A-ANVA Salamander
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Rocky Mountain
Species code A-ASMO Tailed Frog
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Coastal Tailed
Species code A-ASTR Frog
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Coastal Giant
Species code A-DITE Salamander
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code A-ENES Ensatina

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
American
Species code A-LICA Bullfrog
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code A-LICL Green Frog

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Northern
Species code A-LIPI Leopard Frog
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code A-LISY Wood Frog

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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Coeur d'Alene
Species code A-PLID Salamander
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name. Western Red-
backed
Species code A-PLVE Salamander
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Boreal Chorus
Species code A-PSMA Frog
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Northern Pacific
Species code A-PSRE Treefrog
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Northern Red-
Species code A-RAAU legged Frog
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Columbia
Species code A-RALU Spotted Frog
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Oregon Spotted
Species code A-RAPR Frog
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Great Basin
Species code A-SPIN Spadefoot
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code A-TAGR Roughskin Newt

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Northern Rubber
Species code R-CHBO Boa
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code R-CHPI Painted Turtle

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
North American
Species code R-COCO Racer
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Sharp-tailed
Species code R-COTE Snake
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Western
Species code R-CROR Rattlesnake
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Northern
Species code R-ELCO Alligator Lizard
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Desert
Species code R-HYCH Nightsnake
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code R-PICA Gopher Snake

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code R-PLSK Western Skink

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Common Wall
Species code R-POMU Lizard
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Terrestrial
Species code R-THEL Gartersnake
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Northwestern
Species code R-THOR Gartersnake
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Common
Species code R-THSI Gartersnake
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code R-TRSC Red-eared Slider

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code ANURA Frogs and Toads

The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Newts and
Species code CAUDATA Salamanders
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Turtles and
Species code CHELONIA Tortoises
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.
Snakes and
Species code SQUAMATA Lizards
The code that identifies the species or subspecies of observed
wildlife. Use the code 'Null' if none of the target taxa are observed.

If the species is unknown, the observed wildlife may be identified at

a higher taxonomic level such as Genus, or Family by recording the
complete Genus or Family name.

Species code Usually this is the total number of animals detected at the pointNULL None
location. A Count of 0 means none of the target taxa were detected.
Total Count A Count of 1 means one of three things: (1) Exactly one animal was detected, (2) At least one animal was detected and more detail is g
Comments Enter any informative comments regarding the survey observation record.
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act AL Alert
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act AN Antler (not an activ
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act AP Avoiding Pests
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act BA Basking
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act BE Bedding
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act BP Body parts (not an
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act BU Building
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act CA Casting
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act CO Courtship
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act CR Carcass (not an act
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act DE Denning
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act DI Disturbed
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act DR Drinking
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act EX Excreting
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act FD Feeding
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act FL Fleeing
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act FS Feeding, salmonid
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act GR Grooming
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act HI Hibernating
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act HU Hunting
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act IM Ingesting Minerals
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act IN Incubating
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act LI Living
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act MD Migrating Daily
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act MS Migrating Seasona
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act RB Reproducing, birth
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act RE Reproducing, egg
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act RR Rearing
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act SA Standing
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act SH Security Habitat
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act ST Security and Ther
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TE Territoriality
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TF Traveling, Flying
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TH Thermal Habitat
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TO Traveling, Other
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TP Traveling on a Pat
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TR Traveling, Runnin
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TS Traveling, Swimm
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TU Traveling, Unclass
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act TW Traveling, Walking
Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected or the act UR Urinating
Actv Count The number of animals doing the activity, or number of sign elements made by the activity.
Actv Desc The descriptor that indicates whether the animal was seen or heard, F Fresh
or gives the probable age or season of the sign.
Actv Desc The descriptor that indicates whether the animal was seen or heard, G Growing season
or gives the probable age or season of the sign.
Actv Desc The descriptor that indicates whether the animal was seen or heard, H Heard
or gives the probable age or season of the sign.
Actv Desc The descriptor that indicates whether the animal was seen or heard, O Old
or gives the probable age or season of the sign.
Actv Desc The descriptor that indicates whether the animal was seen or heard, S Seen
or gives the probable age or season of the sign.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Actv Desc The descriptor that indicates whether the animal was seen or heard, U Undetermined
or gives the probable age or season of the sign.
Actv Desc The descriptor that indicates whether the animal was seen or heard, W Winter season
or gives the probable age or season of the sign.
Actv Desc The descriptor that indicates whether the animal was seen or heard, Y Year
or gives the probable age or season of the sign.
Adult Females The number of adult females observed.
Adult Males The number of adult males observed.
Adults - Unclassified Sex The number of adults of unknown sex observed.
Air temp (C) The air temperature in degrees Celsius.
Air temperature (°C) The air temperature in degrees Celsius.
Animal ID A unique identifier permanently assigned to the animal, independent
of possible changes in mark method used. This field is mandatory if
there is telemetry or GPS data for the animal.

Background Noise The level of background noise. For call surveys only CLN Constant Loud Noi
Background Noise The level of background noise. For call surveys only Q Quiet
Background Noise The level of background noise. For call surveys only SGN Significant Noise
Background Noise The level of background noise. For call surveys only SN Some Noise
Beaver Activity Evidence of beaver activity, aquatic habitats only N No
Beaver Activity Evidence of beaver activity, aquatic habitats only NE Not evaluated
Beaver Activity Evidence of beaver activity, aquatic habitats only Y Yes
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing AL Alert
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing AP Avoiding Pests
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If obs BA Basking
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing BE Bedding
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing BU Building
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing CA Casting
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If obs CO Courting
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If obs DC Described in Com
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If obs DE Denning
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing DI Disturbed
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing DR Drinking
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If obs FD Feeding
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing FL Fleeing
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing GR Grooming
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If obs HI Hibernating
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing HU Hunting
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing IM Ingesting Minerals
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing IN Incubating
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing LI Living
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing MD Migrating Daily
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If obs MS Migrating Seasona
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing RB Reproducing,
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode birthing
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If obs RE Reproducing, egg
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing RE Reproducing, eggs
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing RR Rearing
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing TE Territoriality
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing TS Traveling,
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode Swimming
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing TU Traveling,
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode Unclassified
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Behaviour The behaviour of the animal when it was first detected. If observing TW Traveling, Walking
a group then record the exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode
behaviour of all the individuals in the group.

Block Area (sq m) The area enclosed by a Block in square meters.

Block Label A unique identifier for each Block in a Project. Caution must be used
when entering labels into Excel. Excel can misinterpret labels with
dashes in them as dates. For example, 2-58 would reformat as
February 1st, 1958. This may or may not be visible in Excel, but
becomes evident during the process of importing data into SPI (the
WSI database). To avoid this problem, also use letters in the Block
label.

Bottom Description (dominant) The dominant bottom description of the pond or lake (select D Detritus
Bottom Description (dominant) The dominant bottom description of the pond or lake (select DC Described in com
Bottom Description (dominant) The dominant bottom description of the pond or lake (select G Gravelly
Bottom Description (dominant) The dominant bottom description of the pond or lake (select M Muddy
Bottom Description (dominant) The dominant bottom description of the pond or lake (select R Rocky
Bottom Description (dominant) The dominant bottom description of the pond or lake (select S Sandy
Bottom Description (dominant) The dominant bottom description of the pond or lake (select WD Woody Debris
Calling Noise The type of call FC Full chorus
Calling Noise The type of call IN Individual
Calling Noise The type of call NO Nothing
Calling Noise The type of call OV Overlapping
Cattle Activity Evidence of cattle activity at or within 100mof the site. N No
Cattle Activity Evidence of cattle activity at or within 100 metres of the site. NE Not evaluated
Cattle Activity Evidence of cattle activity at or within 100mof the site. Y Yes
Cloud Cover The cloud-cover class. 1 Clear
Cloud Cover The cloud-cover class. 2 scattered clouds (<50%)
Cloud Cover The cloud-cover class. 3 scattered clouds (>50%)
Cloud Cover The cloud-cover class. 4 Unbroken clouds
Comments Informative comments about the observation.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Condition Condition is a measure of the quality of the habitat or area. Some
factors to consider are threats like direct destruction, habitat
degradation, disturbance, and presence of exotic species.

Count Usually this is the total number of animals detected at the point
location. A Count of 0 means none of the target taxa were detected.
A Count of 1 means one of three things: (1) Exactly one animal was
detected, (2) At least one animal was detected and more detail is
given in the survey-specific data fields, or (3) Sign of at least one
animal was detected and more detail is given in the survey-specific
data fields.

Current Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. D Drizzle
Current Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. F Foggy
Current Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. HR Hard Rain
Current Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. LR Light Rain
Current Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. M Misty Drizzle
Current Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. N No Precipitation
Current Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. S Snow
Date The date of the visit to the Block. The date may not span days.
For clarity, on your field forms do not use a 2-digit month format nor
a 2-digit year format. A reliable format is dd-mmm-yyyy (e.g. '7 Jun
2008' or '7-Jun-2008'). When entering the date into Excel ensure
that Excel interprets it as correct date information.

Date & Time The date and time of the observation(s).

For clarity, on your field forms do not use a 2-digit month format nor
a 2-digit year format. A reliable format is dd-mmm-yyyy (e.g. '7 Jun
2008' or '7-Jun-2008'). When entering the date into Excel ensure
that Excel interprets it as correct date information.
Similarly, for clarity use a 24 hour time format with colons (e.g.
13:45) and ensure that Excel interprets it as correct time
information.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Detect Direction (deg) The direction, in degrees (1-360) from true North, in which the
individual or group was detected. True North is represented as 360
degrees, not 0 degrees.
Detect Distance (m) The distance, in metres, from the detected individual or group to the
call station or observer (m).
Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected CA Call

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected DC Described in
Comments

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected DR Drumming

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected KC Keer Call

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected QU Quack

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected SI Sign

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected SO Song

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected TA Tapping

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected VI Visual

Detect Type The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detected WB Wingbeats

Distance to listening station (m)
Dominant Habitat Type
Dominant Habitat Type
Dominant Habitat Type
Dominant Habitat Type
Dominant Habitat Type
Dominant Habitat Type
Dominant Habitat Type
Dominant Habitat Type
The distance from the pond or lake to the listening station in metres.
A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. AF Aquatic - Flowing
A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. AG Cultivated or Agricultural
A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. AS Aquatic - Still
A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. BU Bush or Scrub land
A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. DC Described in com
A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. FR Forest Related
A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. GR Grassland
A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. RO Rock and/or Exposed Soil
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Dominant Habitat Type A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. TR Transportation or Transmission Corridor
Dominant Habitat Type A general description of the habitat of the site. Select one. UR Urban or Residential
Dominant Site Descriptor
Easting (of the observation) The UTM east coordinate in metres for the observation recorded. The value in this field is a number, and it must be 6 digits long. UTM co
Egg Masses The number of egg masses observed.
Eggs The number of eggs observed
Eggs The number of eggs observed.
Eggs The number of eggs observed
Eggs The number of eggs observed.
End Time The time at the end of the visit to the Block entered in 24 hour
format with the colon (e.g. 13:21). For quality assurance reasons
you should use a colon because then Excel will automatically
recognize it as time information and you will immediately notice
obviously incorrect entries such as 26:44. The format that Excel
displays does not matter as long as Excel recognizes it as legitimate
time information.

Females - Unclassified Life Stage The number of females of unclassified life-stage observed.
Habitat Description A general description of the habitat, including the dominant plants or
any special features at this location
Hatchlings The number of hatchlings observed
Human Activity The dominant human activity in and within 100metres of the sLE Little Evidence
Human Activity The dominant human activity in and within 100metres of the sME Moderate evidenc
Human Activity The dominant human activity in and within 100metres of the sMU Much Evidence
Human Activity The dominant human activity in and within 100metres of the sNE Not evaluated
Human Activity The dominant human activity in and within 100metres of the sSE Some evidence
Info About Observer Information about the observer(s) recording the information.
Juvenile Females The number of juvenile females observed.
Juveniles are defined as 'Amphibian larvae (tadpoles), reptiles do
not have a juvenile stage'.
Juvenile Males The number of juvenile males observed.
Juveniles are defined as 'Amphibian larvae (tadpoles), reptiles do
not have a juvenile stage'.
Juveniles - Unclassified Sex The number of juveniles of unclassified sex observed.
Reptiles do not have a juvenile stage.
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) F Federal Governme
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) F-CNP Parks Canada
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) S State/Provincial
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) L Local Government
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) M Municipal
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) P Private Organizati
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) C Corporation
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) I Private individual
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) FN First Nations Rese
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) E Estate
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) T Trust
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) X Partnership (legal
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) OTH Other
Landowner Type Who owns the property or land? (if known) UNK Unknown
Landscape Context Describe the surrounding area or land, e.g. disturbance, habitat fragmentation, adjacency to roads, proximity to urban areas or develop
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. AF Aquatic - Flowing
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. AG Cultivated or Agricultural
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. AS Aquatic - Still
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. BU Bush or Scrub land
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. DC Described in com
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. FR Forest Related
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. GR Grassland
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. RO Rock and/or Exposed Soil
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. TR Transportation or Transmission Corridor
Land Use Description (dominant) Dominant land use within 100 metres of the site. Select one. UR Urban or Residential
Larvae The number of larvae (tadpoles of any stage) observed.
Life Stage The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the 1 One Year
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the
individuals in the group.
Life Stage The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the 2 Two Years
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the
individuals in the group.
Life Stage The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the A Adult
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the
individuals in the group.

Data Field Name
Life Stage
Life Stage
Life Stage
Life Stage
Life Stage
Life Stage
Location
Males - Unclassified Life Stage
Native Fish Detected
Native Fish Detected
Native Fish Detected
Non-Native Fish Detected
Non-Native Fish Detected
Non-Native Fish Detected
Northing (of the observation)
Number of coverboards
Number of traps
Observer First Name
Observer Last Name
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Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the DC Described in
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the Comments
individuals in the group.
The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the E Egg
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the
individuals in the group.
The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the J Juvenile
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the
individuals in the group.
The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the N Nestling or
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the neonate
individuals in the group.
The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the S Subadult
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the
individuals in the group.
The life stage of the individual. If observing a group then record the UC Unclassified
exact, sub sampled, or guesstimated mode life stage of all the
individuals in the group.
Text description of the location.
The number of males of unclassified life-stage observed.
Native fish were detected, aquatic habitats only. If you know t N No
Native fish were detected, aquatic habitats only. If you know t NE Not evaluated
Native fish were detected, aquatic habitats only. If you know t Y Yes
Non-native fish were detected, aquatic habitats only. If you knN No
Non-native fish were detected, aquatic habitats only. If you knNE Not evaluated
Non-native fish were detected, aquatic habitats only. If you knY Yes
The UTM north coordinate in metres for the observation recorded. The value in this field is a number, and it must be 7 digits long. UTM c
The number of coverboards at the site. Please note the type (e.g. 3' x 1' salamander board, or snake coverboard with various dimensio
The number of traps at the site. Please note the type (e.g. floating minnow trap) in Comments.
The observer's first name.
The observer's last name.
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Data Field Name
Option 1: Transect Bearing
Option 1: Transect Length (m)
Option 2: Size of Quadrat (sq m)
Percentage of Site
Preceding 24hr rainfall (mm)
Precipitation
Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
The bearing of the survey transect in degrees. Complete this field only if you are conducting a transect survey.
The length of the survey transect in metres. Complete this field only if you are conducting a transect survey.
The size of the survey area/quadrat in square metres. Complete this field only if you are conducting a quadrat survey.
The amount of rain, in millimetres, in the 24 hours preceding the observation.
The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. D Drizzle

Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. F Foggy

Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. HR Hard Rain
Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. LR Light Rain

Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. M Misty Drizzle

Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. N No Precipitation

Precipitation The type of precipitation that occurred during observations. S Snow
Project Name The name of the species inventory project. Format is Start Year-End
Year - Target Taxa - Project Location - MOE Regional Office -
Proponent. (E.g. 1997-98 - Cougar - Adams River - Nanaimo -
MOE)

Pupae The number of pupae observed.

Quality Observation
Quality Observation
Quality Observation
Reliable Observer
Was the animal clearly observed or was the sign was of good N No
quality. This indicates the quality and clarity of the sign or animal
observation
Was the animal clearly observed or was the sign was of good UN Unknown
quality. This indicates the quality and clarity of the sign or animal
observation
Was the animal clearly observed or was the sign was of good Y Yes
quality. This indicates the quality and clarity of the sign or animal
observation
Can the observer correctly answer key questions regarding the N No
behaviour and identification of the species? This indicates the
reliability of the observer with respect to the species observed.

Reliable Observer Can the observer correctly answer key questions regarding the UN Unknown
behaviour and identification of the species? This indicates the
reliability of the observer with respect to the species observed.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Reliable Observer Can the observer correctly answer key questions regarding the Y Yes
behaviour and identification of the species? This indicates the
reliability of the observer with respect to the species observed.

Sex The sex of the individual. If observing a group then record the exact, F Female
sub sampled, or guesstimated mode sex of all the individuals in the
group.
Sex The sex of the individual. If observing a group then record the exact, M Male
sub sampled, or guesstimated mode sex of all the individuals in the
group.
Sex The sex of the individual. If observing a group then record the exact, UC Unclassified
sub sampled, or guesstimated mode sex of all the individuals in the
group.
Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. BP Body parts

Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. BU Burrow

Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. CR Carcass
Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. DC Described in
Comments

Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. DE Den

Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. ES Egg shell

Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. EX Excrement
Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. FD Feeding
Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. SP Snake Pellet

Sign Type The type of animal sign observed. SS Shed Skin

Snow coverage on the ground (%) The percentage of snow coverage on the ground
Snow depth (cm) The average snow depth at the site, in centimetres
Spatial Accuracy (m) The measured or guesstimated spatial accuracy of the point in
meters. The value must be less than or equal to 5 digits long.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
SPI Project ID Also known as BAPID. A unique identifier permanently assigned to a
project by the data custodian of Wildlife Species Inventory (WSI).
BAPIDs are assigned after a project is registered at the WSI data
submission web site located here:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wildlife/wsi/contributions.htm

Study Area Name The name of the Study Area(s) in which the survey is conducted.
Generally the Study Area Name(s) should be meaningful in terms of
the geographic area for which the survey is being conducted.

Surface Description (dominant) The dominant surface description of the pond or lake (select DC Described in com
Surface Description (dominant) The dominant surface description of the pond or lake (select EV Emergent Vegetat
Surface Description (dominant) The dominant surface description of the pond or lake (select FV Floating Vegetatio
Surface Description (dominant) The dominant surface description of the pond or lake (select OW Open Water
Surface Description (dominant) The dominant surface description of the pond or lake (select SV Submergent Veget
Survey Method The type of survey being conducted. Call Call Surveys
Survey Method The type of survey being conducted. Egg Mass Egg Mass Surveys
Survey Method The type of survey being conducted. Road Transect Road Transect Surveys
Survey Method The type of survey being conducted. Visual TransectVisual Transect Surveys
Survey Method The type of survey being conducted. Visual QuadratVisual Quadrat Surveys
Survey Name The name of the survey as assigned by the project leader.
Generally the Survey Name should be meaningful in terms of the
target taxa, geographic area and calendar year for which the survey
is being conducted. If the entire scope of the project consists only of
this survey, then the Survey Name should be the same as the
Project Name.

Surveyor The initials, or other unique identifier, of the surveyor who provided
the data point. If there are multiple surveyors for a data point, pick
one surveyor. A surveyor is not required for GPS data.

Tadpoles or Larvae The number of tadpoles (of any stage) or larvae observed.
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Data Field Name Data Field Description Code for in Code Meaning
Data Field
Time The time at the start of the visit to the Block in 24 hour format with
colons (e.g. 13:25).
For quality assurance reasons you should use a colon because
then Excel will automatically recognize it as time information and
you will immediately notice obviously incorrect entries such as
26:44. The format that Excel displays does not matter as long as
Excel recognizes it as legitimate time information.

Unclassified Life Stage and Sex The number of unknown age individuals of unknown sex observed.
Unknown Age and Sex The number of individuals of unknown age and sex observed.
UTM Zone (of the observation) The UTM zone in which the observation occurs. The value in this field is a number, and it must be either 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11.
Visual or Call The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detec CA Call
Visual or Call The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detec DC Described in Com
Visual or Call The method or reason the individual, group, or sign was detec VI Visual
Water Surface Area (sq m) The area of the pond or lake in square metres.
Water temperature (°C) The water temperature in degrees Celsius.
Water turbidity (cm) The level of water transparency or clarity, in centimetres. Refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secchi_disk for instructions on measurin
Wind Speed The strength of the wind using the Beaufort Scale. 0 Calm
Wind Speed The strength of the wind using the Beaufort Scale. 1 Light Air
Wind Speed The strength of the wind using the Beaufort Scale. 2 Light Breeze
Wind Speed The strength of the wind using the Beaufort Scale. 3 Gentle Breeze

Wind Speed The strength of the wind using the Beaufort Scale. 4 Moderate Breeze

Wind Speed The strength of the wind using the Beaufort Scale. 5 Fresh Breeze
Wind Speed The strength of the wind using the Beaufort Scale. 6 Strong Breeze

Number of Cars The total number of cars counted during the transect survey
session. Count the cars travelling in both directions.
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Code Description

stodian of Wildlife Species Inventory (WSI). BAPIDs are assigned after a project is registered at the WSI data submission web site located here: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wildlife/ws
oject Location - MOE Regional Office - Proponent. (E.g. 1997-98 - Cougar - Adams River - Nanaimo - MOE)
uld be meaningful in terms of the target taxa, geographic area and calendar year for which the survey is being conducted. If the entire scope of the project consists only of this surve
either 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11.
83 datum.
83 datum.
Name(s) should be meaningful in terms of the geographic area for which the survey is being conducted.
el. Excel can misinterpret labels with dashes in them as dates. For example, 2-58 would reformat as February 1st, 1958. This may or may not be visible in Excel, but becomes eviden
:25).
ly recognize it as time information and you will immediately notice obviously incorrect entries such as 26:44. The format that Excel displays does not matter as long as Excel recogn
on (e.g. 13:21). For quality assurance reasons you should use a colon because then Excel will automatically recognize it as time information and you will immediately notice obvious
re multiple surveyors for a data point, pick one surveyor. A surveyor is not required for GPS data.

Ambystoma gracile

Ambystoma macrodactylum

Ambystoma mavortium
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Code Description

Anaxyrus boreas

Aneides vagrans

Ascaphus montanus

Ascaphus truei

Dicamptodon tenebrosus
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Code Description

Ensatina eschscholtzii

Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates pipiens

Lithobates sylvaticus
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Code Description

Plethodon idahoensis

Plethodon vehiculum

Pseudacris maculata

Pseudacris regilla

Rana aurora
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Code Description

Rana luteiventris

Rana pretiosa

Spea intermontana

Taricha granulosa

Charina bottae
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Code Description

Chrysemys picta

Coluber constrictor

Contia tenuis

Crotalus oreganus

Elgaria coerulea
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Code Description

Hypsiglena chlorophaea

Pituophis catenifer

Plestiodon skiltonianus

Podarcis muralis

Thamnophis elegans
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Code Description

Thamnophis ordinoides

Thamnophis sirtalis

Trachemys scripta
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Code Description

None
s none of the
of the target
target taxaspecies were observed. Enter a Count of 0 (zero).
were detected.
ne animal was detected and more detail is given in the survey-specific data fields, or (3) Sign of at least one animal was detected and more detail is given in the survey-specific dat

Activity with the purpose of detecting predators. E.g. guard or sentry duty.
A solid, annually deciduous horn of a cervid
Avoiding pests. E.g. seeing caribou standing on snow fields during summer when insects are abundant.
Behaviour for the purpose of gathering warmth. E.g. Seeing a marmot or snake lying on warm rocks.
Bedding, sleeping, or resting above ground; includes bedding for the purpose of cud chewing but does not include loafing.
Incidental portions of an animal's body which are left behind, but do not indicate the animal is dead; e.g., feathers, hair, and shed skins; shed antlers are recorded as AN
Building a nest, bed, burrow, den, lodge, or other dwelling.
Discharging bodily waste from the mouth. E.g. Seeing an owl or snake casting pellets.
Behaviour for the purpose of enticing a conspecific of the opposite sex into copulation; includes copulation, courtship feeding, and defense of mates.
A carcass, or portions of a carcass, that indicates the animal is dead
Sleeping or hiding in a cavity, cave, or burrow; does not include hibernating.
Behaviour for the purpose of avoiding the observer; use only if the activity before disturbance is not known.

Discharging waste through the anus.

Consuming food items. Does not include hunting, except when animals hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores.
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Code Description

Hurried movement to avoid a conspecifics or other animal; does not include fleeing to avoid the observer.
Feeding on salmonds during a salmonid run
Behaviour for the purpose of arranging and protecting the fur, feathers, skin, etc. Includes scratching and rubbing of antler velvet.
Hibernating
Searching for, pursuing, and killing prey. For animals which hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores, the activity is recorded as eating
Ingesting minerals by eating or licking a substance for the purpose of ingesting minerals.
Incubating, protecting, or laying eggs.
Activity that could not be classified due to ignorance or the activity being too diverse.
Traveling that is a regular daily activity; includes traveling to or away from a communal habitat. E.g. seeing a bat on its daily flight to or from a roosting site.
Traveling that is a regular annual activity. E.g. seeing an elk or a Sandhill Crane on its migration route, or seeing a snake traveling away from a communal habitat such as a hib
Giving birth to live young; preparing a birthing site, such as a den
Laying eggs (amphibians, reptiles and birds), building a nest, and feeding non-mobile young
Adults feeding neonates and juveniles.
Standing; used when the specific purpose of standing is not known. If the purpose of standing is know then use a more specific activity such as alert or feeding.
Using habitat for protection or hiding from predators.
Using habitat for its security and thermal values
Behaviour for the purpose of marking or defending a territory; may include singing, drumming, winnowing, howling
Traveling by flying; used when the purpose of flying is not known. If the purpose of the flying is known then use a more specific description such as hunting.
Animals using habitat for the purpose of protecting themselves from heat, cold, or precipitation
Traveling by a method other than flying, swimming, walking, or running; if purpose of traveling is known, use a more specific activity such as fleeing or migrating.
Walking on a trail that is embedded in the ground due to animals walking the same route for many years.
Traveling by running; used when the specific purpose of running is not known. If the purpose of the running is known then use a more specific activity such as disturbed or fleei
Traveling by swimming; used when the specific purpose of swimming is not known. If the purpose of the swimming is known then use a more specific activity such as fleeing.
The method and purpose of traveling could not be or is not classified; often used when individual tracks are observed
Traveling by walking; used when the purpose of walking is not known. If the purpose of the walking is known then use a more specific description such as migrating; does not in
Urinating

Fresh sign ( <1 week old)

Sign is from the Growing season

The live animal was Heard

Sign is Old ( > 1 year old)

The live animal was Seen

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Code Description

Undetermined (age of sign is unknown)

Sign is from the Winter season

Sign is less than 1 Year old but greater than 1 week

old

Constant loud noise that will reduce the detectibility of species, e.g. Heavy traffic or roaring creek
No discernable background noise.
Significant noise that may have reduced the detectibility of species, e.g. Traffic
Some noise but not interfering, e.g. Occasional sounds in the distance, dogs or coyotes barking in the distance

Activity with the purpose of detecting predators. E.g.

guard or sentry duty.

Avoiding pests. E.g. seeing caribou standing on

snow fields during summer when insects are
abundant.

Behaviour for the purpose of gathering warmth. E.g. Seeing a marmot or snake lying on warm rocks.
Bedding, sleeping, or resting above ground; includes
bedding for the purpose of cud chewing but does not
include loafing.
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Code Description

Building a nest, bed, burrow, den, lodge, or other

dwelling.

Discharging bodily waste from the mouth. E.g.

Seeing an owl or snake casting pellets.

Behaviour for the purpose of enticing a conspecific of the opposite sex into copulation; includes copulation, courtship feeding, and defense of mates.
The behaviour is described in the comments field. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
Sleeping or hiding in a cavity, cave, or burrow; does not include hibernating.
Behaviour for the purpose of avoiding the observer;
use only if the activity before disturbance is not
known.

Consuming food items. Does not include hunting, except when animals hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers, browsers, and flying insectivores.
Hurried movement to avoid a conspecifics or other
animal; does not include fleeing to avoid the
observer.

Behaviour for the purpose of arranging and

protecting the fur, feathers, skin, etc. Includes
scratching and rubbing of antler velvet.

Hibernating
Searching for, pursuing, and killing prey. For animals
which hunt and eat simultaneously, such as grazers,
browsers, and flying insectivores, the activity is
recorded as eating
Ingesting minerals by eating or licking a substance
for the purpose of ingesting minerals.
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Code Description

Incubating, protecting, or laying eggs.

Activity that could not be classified due to ignorance

or the activity being too diverse.

Traveling that is a regular daily activity; includes

traveling to or away from a communal habitat. E.g.
seeing a bat on its daily flight to or from a roosting
site.
Traveling that is a regular annual activity. E.g. seeing an elk or a Sandhill Crane on its migration route, or seeing a snake traveling away from a communal habitat such as a hib
Giving birth to live young; preparing a birthing site,
such as a den

Laying eggs (amphibians, reptiles and birds), building a nest, and feeding non-mobile young
Laying eggs (amphibians, reptiles and birds),
building a nest, and feeding non-mobile young

Adults feeding neonates and juveniles.

Behaviour for the purpose of marking or defending a

territory; may include singing, drumming, winnowing,
howling

Traveling by swimming; used when the specific

purpose of swimming is not known. If the purpose of
the swimming is known then use a more specific
activity such as fleeing.
The method and purpose of traveling could not be or
is not classified; often used when individual tracks
are observed
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Code Description

Traveling by walking; used when the purpose of

walking is not known. If the purpose of the walking is
known then use a more specific description such as
migrating; does not include traveling on a path

Pieces of organic material less than 150mm long.

Bottom Description is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
Pebbles (pieces of rock between 2 and 70mm diameter), or a mixture of clay and/or silt and/or sand, and pebbles in which pebbles are greater than 50% of the volume.
A mixture of clay and/or silt and/or sand, in which sand (inorganic particles between .062 and 2.0 mm diameter) is less than 50% of volume.
Cobbles, boulders, or bedrock, or a mixture of rock pieces in which cobbles (pieces of rock between 70 and 250mm diameter) or larger pieces, are greater than 50% of volume
sand (inorganic particles between .062 and 2.0 mm diameter), or mixture of clay and/or silt and/or sand, in which sand is greater than 50% of volume.
Pieces of trees, bushes and sticks greater than 150mm long.
individual calls cannot be distinguished
Individual calls are not overlapping
No calls were heard
Some individuals can be distinguished, but some calls are overlapping

Clear sky; no clouds

ds (<50%)
ds (>50%)
Unbroken cloud cover
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Code Description

The animal or group was detected because calls

were heard.
The animal, group, or sign was detected due to cues
described in comments. Note: Describing the data in
comments rather than using a predefined code may
reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.

The animal or group, or sign was detected because

drumming was heard.
The animal or group was detected because keer
calls were heard.
The animal or group was detected because quacks
were heard.
The animal or group was detected because sign was
observed.
The animal or group was detected because singing
was heard.
The animal or group was detected because tapping
was heard.
The animal or group was detected by being seen.

The animal or group was detected because wing

beats were heard.

Agricultural

land
Land Use Description is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.

xposed Soil
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Code Description

n or Transmission Corridor
dential

number, and it must be 6 digits long. UTM coordinates must be recorded using NAD 83 datum.

e.g. a back-country trail

e.g. A large park within a developed area with many hikers but no motorized road access, a lake with some houses but shoreline and surrounding dominant vegetation left und
e.g. Lake with residential developments, docks and modified foreshore, vineyards, agriculture, cattle watering ponds, park surrounded by roads
Evidence was not evaluated.
e.g. A swimming hole, a lake with boat access but no residential development.

The observation occurred on Federal government owned lands

The observation occurred in a national park or ecological reserve.
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Code Description

The observation occurred on Provincial government owned lands

The observation occurred on local government owned lands
The observation occurred on municipal lands
The observation occurred on land owned by a private organization
The observation occurred on land owned by a corporation
The observation occurred on land owned by a private indivdual.
The observation occurred on First Nations Reserve lands
The observation occurred on an estate
The observation occurred on lands governed by a trust
The observation occurred on land owned by a legal partnership.
The observation occurred on land owned by another type of group or individual
The observer did not know who the landowner is.
o roads, proximity to urban areas or development, agricultural area, etc.

Agricultural

land
Land Use Description is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.

xposed Soil
n or Transmission Corridor
dential

Animal is one year, or almost one year old. Animal

has lived through one winter season.

Animal is two years, or almost two years old. Animal

has lived through two winter seasons.

Old enough to breed

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Code Description

Life stage is described in comments. Note:

Describing the data in comments rather than using a
predefined code may reduce the clarity and
accessibility of data.
Amphibian, bird, insect, and reptile eggs

Amphibian larvae (tadpoles), fledged birds before

their first winter, insect larvae, and mammals older
than neonates but still requiring parental care;
reptiles do not have a juvenile stage.

Nestling birds and newly hatched or newborn

amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles

Animal that is older than the juvenile stage, does not

require parental care, and has not reached sexual
maturity; includes amphibians and reptiles which
have not reached adult size, but have adult form;
insects have no subadult stage.

Life stage is unclassified

a number, and it must be 7 digits long. UTM coordinates must be recorded using NAD 83 datum.
, or snake coverboard with various dimensions) in Comments.
nts.
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Code Description

g a transect survey.
a transect survey.
nducting a quadrat survey.

Fine rain drops (< 0.5 mm diameter), visible on

ground.
Reduced visibility, like a cloud.
Puddles form quickly, > 2.5 mm rain per hour.
Puddles not forming quickly, < 2.5 mm rain per hour.

No distinct rain drops but can dampen clothing.

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Code Description

Incidental portions of an animal's body which are left

behind, but do not indicate the animal is dead

A hole in the ground made by an animal

A carcass or portions of a carcass that indicate the animal is dead.
Sign is described in comments. Note: Describing the
data in comments rather than using a predefined
code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.

Sign of sleeping or hiding in a cavity, cave, or

burrow.

Sign of consuming food items

A snake's pellet of waste discharged from the mouth

A skin shed as a natural occurrence in an animals life cycle

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Code Description

Surface Description is described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.
Vegetation breaks the surface of the water and is rooted in the bottom substrate.
Vegetation is floating on the surface of the water and may or may not be rooted.
No vegetation is visible within one metre below the surface
Vegetation is visible within onemetre of the surface, but does not break the surface of the water.

veys
Surveys
ct Surveys
t Surveys
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Code Description

ust be either 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11.

The animal or group was detected because calls were heard.
The animal, group, or sign was detected due to cues described in comments. Note: Describing the data in comments rather than using a predefined code may reduce the clarit
The animal or group was detected by being seen.

wiki/Secchi_disk for instructions on measuring water turbidity.

Less than 2 km/h
2 - 5 km/h
Leaves rustle ( 6 - 12 km/h )
Leaves and twigs constantly move ( 13 - 19 km/h )

Small branches move, dust rises ( 20 - 29 km/h )

Small trees sway ( 30 - 39 km/h )

Large branches moving, wind whistling ( 40 - 50
km/h )
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bc.ca/wildlife/wsi/contributions.htm

only of this survey, then the Survey Name should be the same as the Project Name.

becomes evident during the process of importing data into SPI (the WSI database). To avoid this problem, also use letters in the Sample Station label.

as Excel recognizes it as legitimate time information.

ly notice obviously incorrect entries such as 26:44. The format that Excel displays does not matter as long as Excel recognizes it as legitimate time information.
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rvey-specific data fields.

ded as AN
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ded as eating

tat such as a hibernaculum.

disturbed or fleeing.
uch as fleeing.

ating; does not include traveling on a path

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ssibility of data.
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tat such as a hibernaculum.

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bility of data.
e volume.

n 50% of volume.
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sibility of data.
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egetation left undisturbed

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sibility of data.
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bility of data.
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reduce the clarity and accessibility of data.