CNDDB News Blog

Does the CNDDB ever seem like a black box? Confused about when to use which of our products? Locked down by the pandemic and hungry for something new?

Since we have also been working from home and unable to meet with our users in-person, this seemed like the right time to revise some training material. We have just released a modernized version of our CNDDB overview video. It covers why we do what we do, how we process information, and what products we make available to others. This video will help you get the most from your CNDDB access, with an awareness of some pitfalls and misconceptions about our products. Even our most seasoned subscribers will likely learn a thing or two.

While we recommend that all users of our database are familiar with all of the content in this video, if you only have a few minutes to spare or just want to know about a particular topic, you can click on a link to jump ahead to the relevant section in the video.

Check it out on our training webpage!

What is the CNDDB? What species does the CNDDB track? How does one access CNDDB information? What is the best way to submit data to the CNDDB? These are some of the most common questions that CNDDB staff are asked. We have taken the answers to these questions, along with other important topics, and combined them into a single convenient resource: the CNDDB Management Framework (PDF). This document gives a general overview of the CNDDB including information on its background, products, and proper use. CNDDB staff can always be contacted for any questions but this document is a great place to start when it comes to understanding the CNDDB!

Now available: the public Barred Owl Observations by PLSS Section (ds2873) data layer! It is available to view and to download in the BIOS Viewer.

This layer summarizes the information contained in the Barred Owl Observations Database and allows users to see PLSS sections containing barred owl detections as well as the first and last years owls were reported in those sections.

Due to the varied nature of barred owl surveys, detections, and reporting in the state, this dataset may not fully represent the historical and current distribution of barred owls in California.

For more information on barred owls in California, check out CDFW’s Barred Owl Threat web page.