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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564658
title: Observation of Birds at York University Using Belt Transects

description: Experiment took place at York University's Arboretum and Stong Pond, by the Osgood Woodlot at Keele Campus on September 30, 2015. 3 transects 100m in length were randomly placed, with each beginning in the Arboretum. The researchers walked along the transect spotting birds as they appeared, noting parameters such as location, recognizable taxonomical unit (RTU), distance from transect, and wind speed on a Beaufort scale. A transect, pair of binoculars, pen, and paper were necessary materials. A belt transect was used to aid in the speed of data collection, and because of the mobility of the birds. The belt transect allowed observations to be made on a large scale relative to other data collection methods (such as quadrats). This was especially necessary due to the nature of the animals (speed, range of habitat).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564600
title: Coral Trait Database 1.0.0

description: First release of the Coral Trait Database public data and resource list.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564658.v1
title: Observation of Birds at York University Using Belt Transects

description: Experiment took place at York University's Arboretum and Stong Pond, by the Osgood Woodlot at Keele Campus on September 30, 2015. 3 transects 100m in length were randomly placed, with each beginning in the Arboretum. The researchers walked along the transect spotting birds as they appeared, noting parameters such as location, recognizable taxonomical unit (RTU), distance from transect, and wind speed on a Beaufort scale. A transect, pair of binoculars, pen, and paper were necessary materials. A belt transect was used to aid in the speed of data collection, and because of the mobility of the birds. The belt transect allowed observations to be made on a large scale relative to other data collection methods (such as quadrats). This was especially necessary due to the nature of the animals (speed, range of habitat).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564599
title: Abundance of Insects In Danby Woods Grasslands

description: This experiment took place on September 28th 2015 at approximately 2:30pm. The location of this experiment was at York University Keele Campus at its Danby woods grasslands. The conditions were very cloudy with a temperature of approximately 15-18 degrees Celsius. The area was very damp due to rain that occured before the experiment took place. The purpose of this experiment was to use the sweet net sampling technique to estimate population density and insect populations. Transects that were 15 meters long were place along the grassland facing south to north. A sweepnet was used to collect any insects along the transect for 40 seconds. The sweepnet did not touch the ground and was used to sweep only along the grass and plants. After the 40 seconds, the insects inside the net would be noted for the number of insects, the different recognizeable taxonomic units (RTUs) and the number of RTU's. When the insects are all accounted for, the net would then be flipped inside out to prevent any insects from remaining inside the net. This process was replicated 9 more times. Everytime the transect was moved for the next replicate, the transect would be moved 10 meters east running south to north. The group members that contributed to this experiment were Richer Lai, Felicia O, Dylan C, and Brandon B.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564630.v1
title: Data for Bird Sightings at York University

description: Data was recorded for the sighting of any type of bird that was within a 25m range from a 25m line transect laid at York University’s Grassland east of Stong Pond and at the Saywell Woodlot. The study was conducted on September 28, 2015 at nearly 3:00pm. The temperature was 21 degrees Celsius with a cloudy sky. At each of the locations; the Grassland and the Woodlot, 5 transects were randomly laid at least 15m away from each other. For each transect, bird sightings were conducted for 3 minutes. Individual bird species were identified using a bird book, provided by York University. In this experiment, the species of birds seen, frequency, wind speed and distance between bird and transect were all recorded. The wind speed was determined using the Beaufort Scale which ranges from under 1 mile per hour (calm) to 73 miles per hour or higher (hurricane). Overall, the experiment was successful and informational.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564598
title: Determining the Diversity of Grassland Insects using the Sweep net Method

description: The data was collected to determine the diversity of insects in the Danby Grassland at York University near Keele Street. A 15 m transect tape was randomly placed in the taller grass area (about 50 cm tall). The insects were caught using a sweep net with a violent and fast figure-8 movement, while walking along the 15 m transect tape for 30 seconds. The total amount of insects and the number of recognizable taxonomic units (RTUs) were visually determined, physically counted, and then recorded. A total of 10 trials were performed in a different area of the grassland each time. Data was collected during a sunny day with slight cloud covers on September 30, 2015, from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The temperature was about 13 degree Celsius and a gentle breeze can be felt. Data was collected by Mandy Huynh, Dylan Stoll, Mariam Nnanna, and Jordan Deosamy. Everyone had a chance to capture insects using the sweep net. Jordan used the sweep net for most of the trials. Dylan, Mariam and I were in charge of counting the number of insects and RTUs. I was also in charged of recording the data.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564599.v1
title: Abundance of Insects In Danby Woods Grasslands

description: This experiment took place on September 28th 2015 at approximately 2:30pm. The location of this experiment was at York University Keele Campus at its Danby woods grasslands. The conditions were very cloudy with a temperature of approximately 15-18 degrees Celsius. The area was very damp due to rain that occured before the experiment took place. The purpose of this experiment was to use the sweet net sampling technique to estimate population density and insect populations. Transects that were 15 meters long were place along the grassland facing south to north. A sweepnet was used to collect any insects along the transect for 40 seconds. The sweepnet did not touch the ground and was used to sweep only along the grass and plants. After the 40 seconds, the insects inside the net would be noted for the number of insects, the different recognizeable taxonomic units (RTUs) and the number of RTU's. When the insects are all accounted for, the net would then be flipped inside out to prevent any insects from remaining inside the net. This process was replicated 9 more times. Everytime the transect was moved for the next replicate, the transect would be moved 10 meters east running south to north. The group members that contributed to this experiment were Richer Lai, Felicia O, Dylan C, and Brandon B.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564716.v1
title: Thomson Reuters coquetea con las altmetrics: usage counts para los artículos indizados en la Web of Science

description: Datos empíricos utilizados en el working paper "Thomson Reuters coquetea con las altmetrics: usage counts para los artículos indizados en la Web of Science". Contiene el listado de documentos extraído de WoS, y los análisis por revistas y categorías realizados.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564596
title: WK4: Field sample training with animals

description: As a group we placed blue, white and yellow pan traps in the woodlot and grassland area. Filled with soapy water, we tried to capture as many insects as possible. However due to the rain, there were not as many insects to collect.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564593
title: Frequency of Bird Sightings in Danby Woodland

description: On September 28th from 3:30-5:30pm, a field experiment was conducted in the Danby Woods of York Uiversity. Weather conditions were cloudy, grey, drizzling, and wind chill around 18 degrees Celsius. The grassland was a field with overgrown grass and plantlife and few tress. The woodland was densely populated with trees and mosty covered by leaves in the air space. An hypothesis set for this experiment is that we would observe more birds in open space grassland than in the woodlot due to the lack of trees and other structures in the way. This dataset shows the frequency of birds sighted within a 3 minute interval at a transect in both habitats. Each habitat has 5 transect trials where along each trial we observe variables such as wind speed and distance from transect line. In this data set, there was a spotting of Blue Jays, Cyanpsitta cristata) more frequently than sparrows and seagulls. Also there are more bird sightings in total in the grassland than in the woodland as hypothesized. With each new trial, the 30m transect line was moved to a position between 10-15 m away from the previous position. At a distance of 3 m (horizontally) to the north and south of the line (6m total) was our observational field, disregarding height from transect to bird in the air. Movement in the woodland was restricted to 5-10 meters due to the obstruction of trees. At each observation the birds were counted as they flew within the 30mx6m observational field or perched on a tree as seen in the woodlands. Also considered was the wind speed via Beaufort Scale, distance along the transect, distance from the transect and thhe number of birds sighted. Because a belt transect was used in this experiment, it is possible to cover a larger area in a short time. This allows the experimenter to learn more about the proper use of transects as well as random sampling in observing an abundance of organisms. Lab performed with group members Felicia O., Richer L., Dylan C.,Brandon B. split into teams.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564594
title: Insect Sweep Count at Stong Pond

description: On September 28, 2015 a sweep study was conducted at York University's Stong Pond to determine the various insect species that exist there. The temperature was around 21 degrees Celsius with dark grey rainclouds covering majority of the sky, and slight breeze that scaled at 2 on the beaufort scale. We collected the data by sweeping the grassland for 30 seconds per trial following along a transect. After each trial the number of insects in the nets were counted and sorted into their respective categories then released.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564595
title: Insects caught and identified using a sweep net in the Danby Woodlot

description: The data collection was situated in the Danby woodlot located at York University in Toronto. The conditions on the day of the data collection was overcast with temperatures around 19 degree celcius. The data was collected on Monday September 28th from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. The group members that assisted in the data collection were Antoni and Amina. We travelled to the grassland area of the woodlot to place down a transect of 30 meters. The grass area had larger plant and vegetation as well as long grass. The transect was placed using a random number generator to decide how many steps would be taken from a designated starting point until the transect was placed down. The transect was then walked for 15 meters by the researcher, as a group member timed the data collection for 90 seconds. A sweep net was used to catch as many insects as possible. The sweep net is used by sweeping the net close to the grassland floor back and forth quickly. After 90 seconds the amount of insects in the net was recorded and the number of different species was also recorded. The different species were vaguely identified in order to exhibit their differences. The insects were then released and the trial was repeated. For each trial half the transect was used therefore after every second trial the transect was randomly moved to a new location in the grassland. This collection was done to master the use of the sweeping net and to document the amount of insects that could be caught using it.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564594.v1
title: Insect Sweep Count at Stong Pond

description: On September 28, 2015 a sweep study was conducted at York University's Stong Pond to determine the various insect species that exist there. The temperature was around 21 degrees Celsius with dark grey rainclouds covering majority of the sky, and slight breeze that scaled at 2 on the beaufort scale. We collected the data by sweeping the grassland for 30 seconds per trial following along a transect. After each trial the number of insects in the nets were counted and sorted into their respective categories then released.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564595.v1
title: Insects caught and identified using a sweep net in the Danby Woodlot

description: The data collection was situated in the Danby woodlot located at York University in Toronto. The conditions on the day of the data collection was overcast with temperatures around 19 degree celcius. The data was collected on Monday September 28th from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. The group members that assisted in the data collection were Antoni and Amina. We travelled to the grassland area of the woodlot to place down a transect of 30 meters. The grass area had larger plant and vegetation as well as long grass. The transect was placed using a random number generator to decide how many steps would be taken from a designated starting point until the transect was placed down. The transect was then walked for 15 meters by the researcher, as a group member timed the data collection for 90 seconds. A sweep net was used to catch as many insects as possible. The sweep net is used by sweeping the net close to the grassland floor back and forth quickly. After 90 seconds the amount of insects in the net was recorded and the number of different species was also recorded. The different species were vaguely identified in order to exhibit their differences. The insects were then released and the trial was repeated. For each trial half the transect was used therefore after every second trial the transect was randomly moved to a new location in the grassland. This collection was done to master the use of the sweeping net and to document the amount of insects that could be caught using it.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564592
title: Field Sampling with Systematic Methods (using bowls and soapy water)

description: This lab was conducted on Monday September 31st 2015. The weather was slightly windy and cloudy. Also, the area was relatively damp because it had rained a day prior to the experiment. With a partner, 11 bowls (accidentally - in actuality it should have been 10) were distributed around a tree in the grasslands in alternating colours (yellow, white and blue). Soapy water was added to the bowls in order to trap the insects (approx. 1-2 tbs). The same procedure was done in the woodlands, but instead the bowls were placed in a straight line (approx 30 cm away from each other) in alternating colours as well. After an hour, the bowls were examined and the results were recorded.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564596.v2
title: WK4: Field sample training with animals

description: As a group we placed blue, white and yellow pan traps in the woodlot and grassland area. Filled with soapy water, we tried to capture as many insects as possible. However due to the rain, there were not as many insects to collect.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564590
title: Abundance and Distribution of Flying Insects in a Woodlot and Grassland Habitat

description: On September 28, 2015, an experiment on the abundance and diversity of flying insects was conducted. The objective of this study was to determine the abundance and distribution of insects in a Grassland and Woodlot habitat. The experiment was conducted 3:00pm in the SayWell Woodlot and 4:00pm in the Stong Pond Grassland, located at York University. Temperature on that day was around 21 degrees Celsius with cloudy skies and a low humidity. The grasslands were slightly damp due to the rain that had occurred prior to conducting the experiment. For the woodlot, the field of study was 18 m long and was measured using a transect tape. Experimenters started with the woodlot and positioned eight pans of alternating colors (Yellow, White, Blue) in linear arrangement. The distance between the pans was approximately 3 m in length. After the pans were positioned, they were we filled up halfway with soapy water to attract and trap the insects. It was roughly 4:00 pm, and experimenters then proceeded to the grassland habitat. For the grassland, the field of study was 21m long and was measured using a transect tape. Experimenters positioned seven pans of alternating colors (Yellow, White, Blue) in linear arrangement. The distance was 3 m in length. After positioning the pans, they were filled up halfway with soapy water to attract and trap insects. It was roughly 4:30 pm when experimenters finished with the woodlot. The experimenters proceeded to the grassland habitat and checked on the pans placed. The number of insects trapped in the pans were counted and specified by the experimenters. The observations were recorded. Each insect’s name, type and taxonomic order were defined using the insect key provided in the lab manual. After the examination of the pans in the grassland, experimenters proceeded back to the woodlot roughly 4:45pm to count and specify the number of insects trapped in the pan. The experimenters recorded all observations found in both habitats. Common species that were found in each of the pan trap included: Spiders (Araneae), Beetles (Coleoptera), Flies (Diptera), Mosquitoes (Diptera), Ants (Hymenoptera), Wasps (Hymenoptera). Ron Kleiman and Mohamed Imrit helped with obtaining this raw data. Once the experiment was concluded, at around 5:00pm, the soapy water was emptied and the pans were collected.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564592.v1
title: Field Sampling with Systematic Methods (using bowls and soapy water)

description: This lab was conducted on Monday September 31st 2015. The weather was slightly windy and cloudy. Also, the area was relatively damp because it had rained a day prior to the experiment. With a partner, 11 bowls (accidentally - in actuality it should have been 10) were distributed around a tree in the grasslands in alternating colours (yellow, white and blue). Soapy water was added to the bowls in order to trap the insects (approx. 1-2 tbs). The same procedure was done in the woodlands, but instead the bowls were placed in a straight line (approx 30 cm away from each other) in alternating colours as well. After an hour, the bowls were examined and the results were recorded.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564596.v1
title: WK4: Field sample training with animals

description: As a group we placed blue, white and yellow pan traps in the woodlot and grassland area. Filled with soapy water, we tried to capture as many insects as possible. However due to the rain, there were not as many insects to collect.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564590.v1
title: Abundance and Distribution of Flying Insects in a Woodlot and Grassland Habitat

description: On September 28, 2015, an experiment on the abundance and diversity of flying insects was conducted. The objective of this study was to determine the abundance and distribution of insects in a Grassland and Woodlot habitat. The experiment was conducted 3:00pm in the SayWell Woodlot and 4:00pm in the Stong Pond Grassland, located at York University. Temperature on that day was around 21 degrees Celsius with cloudy skies and a low humidity. The grasslands were slightly damp due to the rain that had occurred prior to conducting the experiment. For the woodlot, the field of study was 18 m long and was measured using a transect tape. Experimenters started with the woodlot and positioned eight pans of alternating colors (Yellow, White, Blue) in linear arrangement. The distance between the pans was approximately 3 m in length. After the pans were positioned, they were we filled up halfway with soapy water to attract and trap the insects. It was roughly 4:00 pm, and experimenters then proceeded to the grassland habitat. For the grassland, the field of study was 21m long and was measured using a transect tape. Experimenters positioned seven pans of alternating colors (Yellow, White, Blue) in linear arrangement. The distance was 3 m in length. After positioning the pans, they were filled up halfway with soapy water to attract and trap insects. It was roughly 4:30 pm when experimenters finished with the woodlot. The experimenters proceeded to the grassland habitat and checked on the pans placed. The number of insects trapped in the pans were counted and specified by the experimenters. The observations were recorded. Each insect’s name, type and taxonomic order were defined using the insect key provided in the lab manual. After the examination of the pans in the grassland, experimenters proceeded back to the woodlot roughly 4:45pm to count and specify the number of insects trapped in the pan. The experimenters recorded all observations found in both habitats. Common species that were found in each of the pan trap included: Spiders (Araneae), Beetles (Coleoptera), Flies (Diptera), Mosquitoes (Diptera), Ants (Hymenoptera), Wasps (Hymenoptera). Ron Kleiman and Mohamed Imrit helped with obtaining this raw data. Once the experiment was concluded, at around 5:00pm, the soapy water was emptied and the pans were collected.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564586
title: Wk4 Sweeper Data

description: The following sweeping net dataset experiment was conducted at York University's Stong pond grasslands on September 28, 2015, in rainy conditions. Using transect tape, a distance of 40 meters was measured out on the short grass (lawn grass). Using the sweeping nets, a back and forth swining motion was used approximately every 2 meters for a total of 20 sweeps for the whole duration of the transect. The time to get from one side of the transect to the other was set at 45 seconds to ensure all datasets were controlled. After each sweep, the nets were closed off to prevent any organisms from jumping out or flying, and were observed through the netting, after counting through the net the top was opened the organisms were counted again to make certain the counting was reliable. These organisms were recorded for their total number of organisms caught in the net as well as the number ofreconganizable taxonomical units. The organisms were then dumped out and the transect tape moved to another area to count again the sweeping data. There was a total of five transects used for the short grass and five transects used for the tall grass.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1564587
title: Week 4 - Data Set

description: In a group with Keerthana, Amena,Taylor and Anthony this experiment was performed on York University Keele campus in Dambi woods and near the grasslands surrounding Dambi woods. At 4:08 pm – 4:40 pm (time of when the experiment was conducted) the weather was sunny with variable clouds around 15 degrees and there was a wind speed of 12 km/ hour. A transect was laid out at a distance of 42 m length and 5m on both sides of the transect was observed for any birds that flew over the Transect area. Dambi forest consisted of trees but was not heavily dense and transect was laid out in part of the forest that had leveled ground and not a lot of vegetation or trees covering the ground. In the grassland transect was laid out in the same method at a length of 42 m with the area of 5 m on both sides of transect being watched for bird activity. Distance – sampling method was selected because birds are mobile and easier to watch than capture and release or means of sampling. There were two main bird species sighted and the data collected was sorted into categories by the type of birds sighted. It was hypothesised that due to the weather season being fall and colder that not many birds would be sighted, and the species of birds remained unknown until sighting while doing the experiment.