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  • September 8, 2020

Collage of various wildlife over a topographic map.

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 link opens in new windowCNDDB 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!

Categories: General
  • June 11, 2020

Map of PLSS sections with barred owl observations in the Sierra Nevadas.

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.

Categories: General
  • March 18, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to affect our everyday lives, the CNDDB team is doing our part in “flattening the curve” and practicing social distancing by working from home. If you have any questions, please contact us via email. Email CNDDB@wildlife.ca.gov for data and species inquiries, and BDB@wildlife.ca.gov for subscription inquiries.

There will be limited network access, so we won’t be able to add and update as many EOs or spotted owl records as we normally would. Fortunately, we do have the Online Field Survey Form where you can submit your data. Data submitted through the Online Field Survey Form will be incorporated into the “Unprocessed Data from CNDDB Online Field Survey Form” [ds1002] in BIOS for all subscribers to access after our monthly distribution.

Blogs will continue to post; we have a couple of fun ones lined up for the next two days. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!

A small western toad peeking out the entrance of a burrow

A small western toad sheltering-in-place.

Categories: General