2010-2012, ECON, Zone 9 - Celtic Array, Bird Mammal Survey

Boat Based Bird and Marine Mammal Observations and Acoustic Survey Dataset. The survey purpose was to collect data on the distribution, activity and behaviour of marine mammal and birds both on the water as well as in flight over the entire zone. In-depth analysis of density and population size as well as a thorough analysis of risks to birds, including potential collision risk. This data will inform Centrica Round 3 Irish Sea Offshore Wind Farm Development assessment process. Surveyor: ECON Ecological Consultancy Ltd Corresponding Centrica Document Title: 2nd Interim Data Report for Bird and Marine Mammal Survey of the Irish Sea Zone (Mar 2010 to Feb 2011). Corresponding Centrica Document No: R3-D-EV-129-0000-000000-012. Available Datasets and supporting documentation: 1. GIS Shapefiles (.shp) 2. Raw data: Bird Tracks (.xls), MMO sightings (.xls) 3. Supporting Information: Boat Tracklogs (.txt), Boat Tracks (.xls) 4. PAM High Frequency data: Clicks (.clk), Configuration files (.psf), Access Database (.mdb), Recordings (.wav), ScreenShots (.jpg) 5. PAM Medium Frequency data: Clicks (.clk), Configuration files (.psf), Access Database (.mdb), Recordings (.wav), ScreenShots (.jpg) 6. PAM Documentation 7. Survey Documentation: Fieldwork Completion Report (.doc), Scanned Seabird Record Datasheet (.doc), Ornithological Survey Summary (.doc)