Title: Fort Hood Monitoring of Owls and Nightjar Surveys

Purpose: The goal of this study was to collect data on nocturnal owls and nightjars on the Fort Hood Military Installation. Previously, only incidental or anecdotal data existed for these species on Fort Hood, and more research was needed to determine where and when these species occur, and what variables might influence their occupancy and detectability. Nightjars are anticipated to be a mission sensitive species in upcoming years as their numbers continue to decline and their range overlaps with many military installations. Specific objectives were to (a) estimate detection probabilities of these species, and (b) determine the influence of site-specific covariates and survey specific covariates on owl and nightjar presence.

Title: Fort Hood Northern Bobwhite Fall Covey Count Surveys

Purpose: The goal of this study was to collect occupancy and detectability data on Northern Bobwhite during the fall field season as they finish their breeding season and transition into covey formation for the winter season. Additionally, covariate data was also collected to determine if any variables have an impact on occupancy. Northern Bobwhite are a mission sensitive species and haven’t been substantially researched on Fort Hood. This data combined with the spring whistle count surveys should provide and clearer understanding of where bobwhite occur and what variables may affect their detectability.

Read more about Bobwhite and Owl & Nightjar "Moon" surveys including the field methodologies and data dictionaries in the zipped file.