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Allocation, coverage, richness and species maps for Dorset

This page gives results and maps in the Atlas region of Dorset. So far, Timed Tetrad Visits have been made in 109 tetrads in winter ( 92 receiving both early and late visits). Likewise in the breeding season, 77 tetrads have been surveyed of which 47 have had both early and late visits. The table below summarises the number of 10-km squares in the region and how they have been allocated to observers in each season.

Level of allocation Number of 10-km squares
Winter season Breeding season
Less than minimum tetrad allocation*1 18 18
Minimum tetrad allocation achieved 15 15
Additional 10-kms with low-priority tetrads*2: none allocated 2 2
Additional 10-kms with low-priority tetrads: some allocated 1 1
*1 Minimum allocation means 8 or more priority tetrads, or all of them if fewer than 8 available
*2 Low-priority = tetrads whose centre is not onland

Below you can view maps of tetrads allocated for coverage, various maps of actual coverage, results such as the percentage of potentially present species recorded so far and example species maps. To view maps, click on the relevant button.


Map Season

10km reference map
 

10km reference map
Tetrads allocated for TTV
Tetrads covered by TTV
Roving Records/ BirdTrack
% species richness                  info button
Wren                                            info button
Meadow Pipit
Redwing
Willow Warbler
Whooper Swan
Red Grouse
Sedge Warbler
Skylark
House Sparrow
Tawny Owl
Oystercatcher
Blackbird

Button key
= winter map (November to February)
= breeding map (April to July)
= both seasons combined
= no map for this season
= hover mouse over for extra information
All maps are provisional and subject to validation and addition of further records.