Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Binoculars | Field notebook |
| Stopwatch or timer | Identification guidebook for Kenyan birds |
| GPS device | Pencil or pen |
| Compass | Field vest or khaki/green field gear |
| Measuring tape (50m) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Stopwatch or timer | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | GPS device | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Compass | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Measuring tape (50m) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Identification guidebook for Kenyan birds | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Pencil or pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Field vest or khaki/green field gear | 1 set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and site selection | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear and PPE (Award 2 marks if all field gear including vest and boots are worn properly) | 2 | ||
| Candidate selects a point within the defined 500m radius using GPS and compass (Award 3 marks if point is accurately selected and marked) | 3 | ||
| Candidate sets up measuring tape or landmarks to define survey radius (Award 2 marks if radius is clearly defined and measured) | 2 | ||
| Candidate prepares field notebook and timer for data recording (Award 1 mark if materials are ready before survey) | 1 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates proper use of binoculars and identification guide (Award 2 marks if candidate shows familiarity with tools prior to survey) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| TASK 2: Conducting the point count survey | |||
| Candidate conducts a silent 10-minute observation without disturbance (Award 3 marks if timing and silence are properly maintained) | 3 | ||
| Candidate records all bird species seen or heard with estimated numbers (Award 4 marks if observations are detailed and consistent) | 4 | ||
| Candidate uses identification guide correctly to name species (Award 3 marks if species are correctly identified using guide) | 3 | ||
| Candidate notes environmental conditions affecting observations (Award 2 marks if notes on weather, time, or habitat are recorded) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| TASK 3: Data recording and reporting | |||
| Candidate organizes data clearly in field notebook with species, counts, and notes (Award 3 marks if data is well organized and legible) | 3 | ||
| Candidate summarizes bird population estimate based on point count data (Award 3 marks if summary is logical and based on recorded data) | 3 | ||
| Candidate cleans and packs equipment properly after survey (Award 2 marks if tools are cleaned and packed neatly) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Recorded bird species list includes at least 5 species with correct common or scientific names (Award 4 marks if minimum 5 species correctly listed) | 4 | ||
| Population estimates per species are reasonable and consistent with observation time and area (Award 4 marks if estimates are plausible and reflect data) | 4 | ||
| Survey point location is documented with GPS coordinates within 10m accuracy (Award 4 marks if GPS coordinates are correctly recorded) | 4 | ||
| Field notes include date, time, weather conditions, and habitat description (Award 4 marks if all environmental details are recorded) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 16 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 46 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Measuring tape | Mist net |
| Support poles | Gloves |
| Guy ropes | Field notebook |
| Tent pegs | |
| Marker flags |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mist net 12m x 2.5m | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Support poles 3m length | 4 Pcs per Candidate |
| 3 | Guy ropes 5m length | 4 Pcs per Candidate |
| 4 | Tent pegs 30cm | 8 Pcs per Candidate |
| 5 | Measuring tape 5m | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 7 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Marker flags | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and safety compliance | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear including gloves (Award 2 marks for correct PPE use) | 2 | ||
| Candidate selects a strategic location for mist net installation (Award 3 marks for appropriate site selection) | 3 | ||
| Candidate measures and marks 12m length accurately on site (Award 3 marks for correct measurement) | 3 | ||
| Candidate positions support poles vertically and secures them with tent pegs (Award 4 marks for proper pole erection and securing) | 4 | ||
| Candidate attaches guy ropes correctly to stabilize poles (Award 3 marks for correct guy rope fixing) | 3 | ||
| Candidate inspects the mist net for holes or damage before erecting (Award 2 marks for inspection) | 2 | ||
| Candidate safely attaches mist net between poles ensuring no sagging (Award 5 marks for correct net tension and attachment) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 22 | ||
| TASK 2: Documentation and final checks | |||
| Candidate records GPS coordinates or detailed location in field notebook (Award 3 marks for accurate recording) | 3 | ||
| Candidate marks mist net ends with flags for visibility (Award 2 marks for correct flag placement) | 2 | ||
| Candidate conducts final safety check ensuring no hazards near net (Award 3 marks for safety check) | 3 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates confidence and audibility when explaining setup (Award 3 marks for confident oral presentation) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 11 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Mist net erected at 12,000mm length ±50mm and 2,500mm height ±25mm (Award 5 marks for correct net dimensions) | 5 | ||
| Support poles vertical and stable with no leaning (plumbness) (Award 3 marks for poles plumb and stable) | 3 | ||
| Guy ropes tensioned and secured properly to prevent net movement (Award 3 marks for proper guy rope tension) | 3 | ||
| Net tension uniform without sagging or excessive tightness (Award 3 marks for uniform net tension) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 14 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 47 | ||