Seabird observation form

A-SHOP Seabird Project - Seabird Observation Form
Lead Cruise

Permit

Year

Page _____ of _______

Observer Name_________________________ Vessel Name_________________________

Strike Outcome codes:
U-Unharmed
I-Injured
K-Killed

Animal
Disposition

Strike
Outcome

Observation
Start Time

Strike Type
L, H

Haul #

Strike Location
A, W, A+W

Complete one entry per bird strike, or record “No interactions observed” for hauls with no strikes.

Species or Species Group
(Albatross to
species)

Animal Disposition codes:
1-Continues flying
2-Lands or falls to water
3-Continues floating
4-Takes off from water to air

Notes

5-Swam/dove away
6-Sank/pulled below water line out of sight
7-Unknown
At-Sea Hake Observer Program, ver 2016