gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:40257 eng UTF8 dataset Office of Response and Restoration resourceProvider ESI Program Manager 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA 98115 orr.esi@noaa.gov pointOfContact 2025-05-15T19:16:06 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) complex 863 curve 230051 point 863 surface 1270 Columbia River ESI: BIRDS (Bird Polygons) Columbia_river_WA_OR_birds 2004-11 publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 40257 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/40257 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Citation URL Online Resource download Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington; Coastal Storms Initiative; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; NOAA Fisheries; State of Oregon; and State of Washington. This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for wading birds, shorebirds, waterfowl, diving birds, seabirds, passerine birds, gulls, and terns in Columbia River. Vector polygons in this data set represent locations of bird nesting, resting, feeding, migratory staging, and wintering sites. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer.This data set comprises a portion of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for Columbia River. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the NESTS (Nest Points) data layer, part of the larger Columbia River ESI database, for additional bird information. The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources. This project was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington; Coastal Storms Initiative; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; NOAA Fisheries; State of Oregon; and State of Washington. completed ESI Program Manager 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA 98115 orr.esi@noaa.gov pointOfContact ESI Program Manager 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA 98115 orr.esi@noaa.gov custodian notPlanned Environmental Monitoring theme NOS Topic Category Bird Coastal Zone Management Coastal resources ESI Oil spill planning Sensitivity maps Wildlife theme Columbia River place DOC/NOAA/NOS/ORR > Office of Response and Restoration, National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2017-04-24 publication 8.5 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 22. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Columbia River (Washington/Oregon), 2004 project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: Office of Response and Restoration, [Date of Access]: Columbia River ESI: BIRDS (Bird Polygons) [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/40257. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Access Constraints: None otherRestrictions Use Constraints: DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.Besides the above warning, there are no use constraints on these data. Note that the ESI database should not be used to the exclusion of other pertinent data or information held by state or federal agencies or other organizations. Likewise, information contained in the database cannot be used in place of consultations with environmental, natural resource, and cultural resource agencies, or in place of field surveys. Recognize that the information contained in the ESI database represents known concentration areas or occurrences of natural, cultural, and human-use resources, but does not necessarily represent the full distribution or range of each species or resource. This is particularly important to recognize when considering potential impacts to protected resources, such as endangered species, wetlands, etc. Acknowledgment of the originators, publishers, contributors, and sources listed would be appreciated in products derived from these data. otherRestrictions Distribution Liability: Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by NOAA regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. NOAA warrants the delivery of this product in computer-readable format, and will offer a replacement copy of the product when the product is determined unreadable by computer-input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition. unclassified NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA/NMFS/EDM 40257 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/orr/dmp/pdf/40257.pdf WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. information crossReference vector eng; US environment oceans The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ARC/INFO(r) (version 8.3) and SQL SERVER(r) (version 7.0). The hardware configuration is PC's with Windows Operating System (NT4.0/2000).The Spatial_Data_Organization_Information section refers only to the source files in the ARC export format. The following files are included in that data set: birds.e00, esi.e00, fish.e00, fishl.e00, habitats.e00, hydro.e00, index.e00, invert.e00, m_mammal.e00, m_mampt.e00, mgt.e00, nests.e00, nwi.e00, reptiles.e00, socecon.e00, t_mammal.e00. Associated relational and desktop data tables provided in Arc export and text format are bio_lut, biofile, biores, breed, breed_dt, runs_dat, seasonal, soc_dat, soc_lut, sources, species, and status. -124.125 -120.67375 45.3 46.375 | Currentness: The biological data were compiled during 2003-2004. The currentness dates for the data range from 1979 to 2004 and are documented in the Lineage section. 1979 2004 Resource Description - ESI Atlas for Columbia River false eng false BIRDS.PAT 2017-08-07 publication BIO_LUT 2017-08-07 publication BIORES 2017-08-07 publication SPECIES 2017-08-07 publication SEASONAL 2017-08-07 publication BREED 2017-08-07 publication SOURCES 2017-08-07 publication STATUS 2017-08-07 publication ESRI File Geodatabase ESI Program Manager 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA 98115 orr.esi@noaa.gov distributor https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills/download-esi-maps-and-gis-data WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link ColRiver_2004_GDB.zip download dataset Accuracy A multi-stage error checking process is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. The process includes a standardized data entry methodology, hardcopy data review by in-house and external resource experts, a final Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process, and multiple automated logical consistency checks. Quantitative data (such as densities, counts, abundances, or concentrations) provided by resource experts for inclusion in the data set may vary widely in attribute accuracy, depending upon the methodology used to collect and compile such data. For a more detailed evaluation of source data attribute accuracy, contact the sources listed in the Lineage section. Horizontal Positional Accuracy Most of the spatial components of the biological data sets are developed using regional experts who estimate concentration areas. It is difficult to estimate the positional accuracy of such data, except to state that they are compiled on hardcopy base maps with a scale of 1:24,000. Some of the spatial components of the biological data sets are developed from pre-existing digital sources and reflect the positional accuracy of these original data. See the Lineage and Process_Description sections for more information on the original data source and how these data were integrated or manipulated to create the final data set. Note that biological resource data by their very nature are considered "fuzzy", and this should be understood when considering the positional accuracy of vector digital objects representing these resources. Completeness Report These data represent a synthesis of expert knowledge and available hardcopy reports and digital data on bird nesting, migratory staging, feeding, and wintering concentration areas. Portions of this information were adapted from Washington Priority Habitat digital data. Contact Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for additional information on this database. See also the NESTS (Nest Points) data layer, part of the larger Columbia River ESI database, for additional bird information. These data do not necessarily represent all bird occurrences in the Columbia River area. The following species are included in this data set: (Species_ID, Common Name, Scientific Name, if applicable): 7, Western grebe, Aechmophorus occidentalis; 8, Double-crested cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus; 9, Brandt's cormorant, Phalacrocorax penicillatus; 10, Pelagic cormorant, Phalacrocorax pelagicus; 11, Tundra swan, Cygnus columbianus; 12, Canada goose, Branta Canadensis; 14, Greater white-fronted goose, Anser albifrons; 16, Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos; 17, Northern pintail, Anas acuta; 18, Green-winged teal, Anas crecca; 21, Canvasback, Aythya valisineria; 24, Common goldeneye, Bucephala clangula; 28, Harlequin duck, Histrionicus histrionicus; 29, White-winged scoter, Melanitta fusca; 30, Surf scoter, Melanitta perspicillata; 32, Common merganser, Mergus merganser; 34, American coot, Fulica Americana; 36, Glaucous-winged gull, Larus glaucescens; 37, Western gull, Larus occidentalis; 40, Ring-billed gull, Larus delawarensis; 54, Great blue heron, Ardea herodias; 56, Spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularia; 63, Dunlin, Calidris alpine; 66, Western sandpiper, Calidris mauri; 67, Sanderling, Calidris alba; 70, Killdeer, Charadrius vociferous; 76, Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus; 77, Osprey, Pandion haliaetus; 88, Great egret, Ardea alba; 97, Green heron, Butorides virescens; 107, Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus; 118, Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis; 136, Caspian tern, Sterna caspia; 169, American wigeon, Anas Americana; 170, Trumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator; 171, Dusky Canada goose, Branta canadensis occidentalis; 172, Sandhill crane, Grus Canadensis; 191, Wood duck, Aix sponsa; 273, Geese; 299, Scaup, Aythya spp.; 462, Loons, Gavia spp.; 596, Purple martin, Progne subis; 1001, Gulls; 1002, Shorebirds; 1003, Waterfowl; 1004, Wading birds; 1013, Dabbling ducks; 1014, Diving ducks; 1021, Ducks; 1026, Grebes; 1027, Swans, Cygnus spp. Conceptual Consistency A multi-stage error checking process, described in the above Attribute_Accuracy_Report, is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. This process includes multiple automated logical consistency checks that test the files for missing or duplicate data, rules for proper coding, GIS topological consistencies (such as dangles, unnecessary nodes, etc.), and SQL SERVER(r) to ARC/INFO(r) consistencies. A final review is made by the GIS manager, where the data are written to CD-ROM and the metadata are written.After the data are delivered to NOAA, they are again subjected to a number of quality and consistency checks. In the process of checking for topological and database consistencies, new ID's and RARNUM's or HUNUM's are also generated. The new ID's are a combination of atlas number, element number, and record number. In addition, the value used to represent the element is modified to reflect the type of feature being mapped. In the case of an element that is normally represented by a point or polygon, a value of 20 is added to the standard element value for mapping of linear features. In the case where an element usually mapped as a polygon is represented by a point, a value of 30 is added to the regular element value. The RARNUM's are also modified to include the atlas number, so multiple atlases can be combined and RARNUM's remain unique. RARNUM's are redefined on an element basis, so "resource at risk" groupings will contain only a single element. HUNUM's are also modified to include the atlas number. Three main sources of data were used to depict bird distribution and seasonality for this data layer: (1) personal interviews with resource experts from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); (2) numerous published and unpublished reports; and (3) information adapted from Washington Priority Habitat data. (Contact WDFW for more information regarding the Washington Priority Habitat data.) Information gathered during initial interviews and from hardcopy sources was compiled onto U.S. Geological Survey 1:24,000 topographic quadrangles.The compiled data were digitized off of the base maps into an ArcInfo system to create the BIRDS data layer. All ESI, biology, and human-use data were plotted onto hardcopy draft maps. Following the delivery of draft maps to the participating resource experts, a second set of interviews was conducted to review the maps. Edits to the BIRDS data layer were made based on the recommendations of the resource experts, and final hardcopy maps were created.Concentration information varied, and therefore for some species and locations, descriptive terms such as "HIGH" or "PRESENT" were used, while for others, numerical counts of individuals or pairs were used. When exact concentrations varied from year to year, concentration ranges such as "1000S", "100-500", or "1000-2000-PAIRS" were used. Generally, these numbers represented the peak concentrations of birds present or potentially present. If no concentration information was available from any source, the concentration field was populated with "-". Concentration and seasonality information was provided by resource experts, or was extracted from published sources, reports, and survey data. 2004-08-01T00:00:00 Source Contribution: Nesting sites for bald eagles in Washington and Oregon | Source Geospatial Form: spreadsheet | Type of Source Media: CD-ROM 24000 Bald Eagle Nesting Sites in Oregon and Washington 2004-01-01 publication Isaacs, F. 2004 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication Bird and Mammal Distribution along the Columbia River 2004-01-01 publication Kohl, K., Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) 2004-01 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality information for Caspian Terns | Source Geospatial Form: Hardcopy Text | Type of Source Media: paper Caspian Tern Research on the Lower Columbia River, Draft 2003 Season Summary 2003-11-01 publication Collis, K.; Roby, D. et al. 2003-11 Source Contribution: Seasonality information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Hardcopy text | Type of Source Media: paper Columbia Gorge Internal Draft CCP/EA 2004-01-01 publication Anderson, E., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2004-01 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Expert Knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication Distribution of Fish, Birds, Plants, and Mammals in the Columbia River 2004-02-01 publication Clark, A., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2004-02 Source Contribution: Distribution information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication Distribution of Fish, Birds, and Mammals along the Columbia River 2004-02-01 publication Van Der Naald, W., Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) 2004-02 Source Contribution: Distribution information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication Distribution of Wildlife along the Columbia River 2004-02-01 publication Rien, T., Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) 2004-02 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality information of birds on Sauvie Island and surrounding areas | Source Geospatial Form: Expert Knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication Distribution of Wildlife on Sauvie Island and Surrounding Areas 2004-02-01 publication Nebeker, M., Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) 2004-02 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Expert Knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication Distribution of Wildlife on the Lower Columbia River 2004-01-01 publication Anderson, E., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2004-01 Source Contribution: Seasonality information for the Greater Sandhill Crane | Source Geospatial Form: Hardcopy text | Type of Source Media: paper Final Status Report on the 2003 Greater Sandhill Crane Nesting Season 2004-01-01 publication Engler, J.; Friez, D.; Anderson E., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Anderson, D., Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 2003 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Expert Knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication Fish, Bird, Mammal, and Plant Distributions in the Lower Columbia River 2004-02-01 publication Meyer, B., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 2004-02 Source Contribution: Distribution information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Expert knowledge | Type of Source Media: Personal communication Fish, Bird, and Mammal Distributions along the Columbia River 2004-02-01 publication North, J., Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) 2004-02 Source Contribution: Distribution information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Hardcopy Map | Type of Source Media: paper 250000 Hoquiam Washington-Oregon, Pacific Coast Ecological Inventory 1981-01-01 publication U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 1981 Source Contribution: Distribution information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Hardcopy Map | Type of Source Media: paper Oil Spill Protection Plan for the Natural Resources of the Lower Columbia River 1979-01-01 publication Sutherland, B., Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) 1979 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality of birds for East Sand Island | Source Geospatial Form: Hardcopy Text | Type of Source Media: online Oregon's Important Bird Areas, East Sand Island 2003-01-01 publication Oregon Important Bird Areas 2003 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: vector digital data | Type of Source Media: CD-ROM 24000 Priority Habitat Data for the Lower Columbia River 2004-01-01 publication Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 2004 Source Contribution: Distribution and seasonality information for birds | Source Geospatial Form: Hardcopy atlas | Type of Source Media: paper 250000 The Columbia River Estuary Atlas of Physical and Biological Characteristics 1984-01-01 publication Columbia River Estuary Data Development Program 1984