Glacier National Park Pika Pellet Citizen Science

Description

This form and associated feature layer contain points collected by Glacier National Park (Montana) Citizen Science volunteers and staff to document pika detections, talus habitat and genetic sample collection between 2023 to present. This Citizen Science form enables volunteers and park staff to record pika habitat data and record pellet collection while in the field. It includes questions regarding survey conditions (weather, date, number of people present, etc.), habitat information, pellet collection, contains a feature layer map to mark observer location as well as animal habitat location, and an exit page inquiring about time to complete survey and hiking distance. This survey is intended for use within Glacier National Park, Montana for the 2024 summer field season. This project was created using Survey123 and is managed by the Glacier National Park Citizen Science team in the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center. The resulting data from submitted surveys is used to compile final reports regarding pika habitat within the park, baseline population estimates, and geographic distribution. Collected pellets are also processed for laboratory genetic analysis. Data is collected by citizen science volunteers and student and service groups. Data is QA/QC’d by Glacier National Park Citizen Science staff and backed up monthly. Basic Purpose: 2024 Glacier National Park Citizen Science Pika Pellet Collection survey form for population, habitat, and distribution estimates as well as genetic exploration. Dataset Format: Form and feature layer Time period: Data collected between 2023 to present

Resources

Name Format Description Link
2 Survey Data Feature Service Address https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/service_a7220f6a187f4381b7a226c1c86e30c0/FeatureServer
2 Talus Fields 2024 Feature Service Address https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/TalusGNP2024update/FeatureServer
2 Survey Data View Feature Service Address https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/GLAC_2024_Pika_Pellet_Survey_Form_view/FeatureServer
2 Talus Fields 2023 Feature Service Address https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/talus_GNP_2023update/FeatureServer

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  • genetic-pellet-samples
  • talus
  • citizen-science
  • american-pika
  • webmap

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