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Figure 16.1: Survey locations and strata in Montana, 2022.

Montana Statewide: Total

We obtained results for Montana Statewide: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 30 strata.

Field technicians completed 156 of 159 planned surveys (98%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 1850 point counts within the 156 surveyed grid cells between May 28 and July 15. They detected 196 bird species, including 34 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 218 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 40 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 92 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Montana Statewide: Total for 223 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 42 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 153 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Montana Statewide: Total across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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All Other Lands in Montana

We obtained results for All Other Lands in Montana by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 330 point counts within the 24 surveyed grid cells between June 2 and July 14. They detected 140 bird species, including 23 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 186 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 29 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 54 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout All Other Lands in Montana for 192 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 33 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 105 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within All Other Lands in Montana across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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16.1 Montana BCR 10

Montana BCR 10: Total

We obtained results for Montana BCR 10: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from 21 strata.

Field technicians completed 99 of 102 planned surveys (97%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 1054 point counts within the 99 surveyed grid cells between May 28 and July 15. They detected 147 bird species, including 19 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 198 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 33 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 74 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Montana BCR 10: Total for 202 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 35 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 117 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Montana BCR 10: Total across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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All Other Lands in Montana BCR 10

We obtained results for All Other Lands in Montana BCR 10 by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 70 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between June 3 and July 14. They detected 94 bird species, including 10 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 126 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 12 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 35 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout All Other Lands in Montana BCR 10 for 124 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 12 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 39 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within All Other Lands in Montana BCR 10 across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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16.2 Montana BCR 11

Montana BCR 11: Total

We obtained results for Montana BCR 11: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from four strata.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 413 point counts within the 29 surveyed grid cells between May 29 and July 13. They detected 101 bird species, including 21 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 142 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 23 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 33 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Montana BCR 11: Total for 141 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 24 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 65 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Montana BCR 11: Total across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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All Other Lands in Montana BCR 11

We obtained results for All Other Lands in Montana BCR 11 by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 129 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between June 11 and July 7. They detected 77 bird species, including 17 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 19 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 26 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout All Other Lands in Montana BCR 11 for 114 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 19 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 43 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within All Other Lands in Montana BCR 11 across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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16.3 Montana BCR 17

Montana BCR 17: Total

We obtained results for Montana BCR 17: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from five strata.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 383 point counts within the 28 surveyed grid cells between June 1 and July 8. They detected 121 bird species, including 16 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 192 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 31 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 50 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Montana BCR 17: Total for 190 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 30 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 81 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Montana BCR 17: Total across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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All Other Lands in Montana BCR 17

We obtained results for All Other Lands in Montana BCR 17 by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 131 point counts within the 9 surveyed grid cells between June 2 and July 8. They detected 66 bird species, including 15 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 131 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 18 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 28 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout All Other Lands in Montana BCR 17 for 127 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 17 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 43 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within All Other Lands in Montana BCR 17 across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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