What is a point count? - When an observer stands in a fixed location and records all birds seen in that time. This could be compared to another area or time of day., What might be suitable sampling techniques for sessile or slow moving organisms? - Quadrats or transects (quadrats can be used on land, water and trees), Give 2 examples of techniques used for sampling mobile species? - Traps and nets, What direct method can be used to sample an elusive species? - Camera traps, What indirect method can be used to sample an elusive species? - Scat sampling, Can you give some examples of hazards in fieldwork? - Difficult terrain, adverse weather, isolation, diseased organisms, Define 'risk' - The likelihood of harm from exposure to a hazard, What might some control measures be when sampling in the wild? - Appropriate equipment, clothing, footwear and a way to communicate, What considerations must be made when sampling? - Rare and vulnerable species plus habitats protected by legislation, What is an elusive species? - A species that is difficult to find or spot,

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