Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Binoculars | Field notebook |
| Stopwatch or timer | Pen or pencil |
| Camera (optional) | Bird identification guidebook (Kenya region) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Pen or pencil | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Bird identification guidebook (Kenya region) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Stopwatch or timer | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Camera (optional) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and field observation | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear and uses binoculars correctly (Award 2 marks for correct PPE and binocular use) | 2 | ||
| Candidate correctly uses bird identification guidebook to identify bird species (Award 3 marks for accurate species identification) | 3 | ||
| Candidate records feeding behaviour details systematically in the notebook (Award 4 marks for detailed and clear behavioural notes) | 4 | ||
| Candidate uses stopwatch/timer accurately to record observation duration (Award 2 marks for correct timing procedure) | 2 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates attentiveness and minimal disturbance to birds (Award 2 marks for professional observation conduct) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 13 | ||
| TASK 2: Interpretation and oral presentation | |||
| Candidate correctly interprets feeding behaviour types (e.g., pecking, probing, scavenging) (Award 4 marks for correct interpretation of feeding methods) | 4 | ||
| Candidate identifies and explains the relationship between beak shape and feeding behaviour (Award 3 marks for accurate explanation of beak function) | 3 | ||
| Candidate identifies and explains the role of feet in feeding behaviour when applicable (Award 3 marks for correct explanation of foot function) | 3 | ||
| Candidate presents findings clearly and confidently (Award 3 marks for clear and confident oral presentation) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 13 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Field notebook contains complete, accurate, and well-organized records of feeding behaviour for at least three bird species (Award 10 marks for comprehensive and accurate documentation) | 10 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 36 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Binoculars | |
| Field notebook | |
| Pen or pencil | |
| Bird identification guide book | |
| Digital voice recorder | |
| Field gear (khaki/green clothing, hat) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Pen or pencil | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Bird identification guide book (Kenyan birds) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Digital voice recorder | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Field gear (khaki/green clothing, hat) | 1 set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Observation and Documentation of Bird Mating Rituals | |||
| Wearing appropriate field gear including hat and khaki/green clothing (Award 2 marks for wearing all required field gear correctly) | 2 | ||
| Using binoculars properly to observe birds at a distance (Award 3 marks for correct and steady use of binoculars to observe birds) | 3 | ||
| Identifying at least three bird species exhibiting mating rituals (Award 4 marks for correctly identifying three different bird species) | 4 | ||
| Accurately documenting detailed behaviors of mating rituals in the field notebook (Award 5 marks for clear, detailed, and accurate written descriptions) | 5 | ||
| Using the bird identification guide book to confirm species and mating behaviors (Award 3 marks for effectively using the guide book during observation) | 3 | ||
| Recording oral notes using the digital voice recorder for later analysis (Award 3 marks for clear and relevant voice recordings of observations) | 3 | ||
| Maintaining silence and minimizing disturbance to the birds during observation (Award 2 marks for maintaining appropriate field conduct) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 22 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Comprehensive field notebook with detailed descriptions of mating rituals for three bird species (Award up to 10 marks for completeness, accuracy, and clarity of documentation matching observed behaviors) | 10 | ||
| Accurate species identification confirmed by matching with bird guide and vocal recordings (Award up to 8 marks for correct species identification and correlation with recorded data) | 8 | ||
| Sub-Total | 18 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 40 | ||