This page contains protocols, forms and documents for the Wildlife Processing Unit (WPU; managed by PRBO and the Oiled Wildlife Care Network).

This page also contains links to forms and metadata for search and collection (California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response and the Oiled Wildlife Care Network).

**Data entry for oiled wildlife surveys and observations coming soon.**

Tools

• Instructions
• Metadata
• Data Form
• Other

Instructions

WPU: Wildlife Processing Protocols, Forms and Codes    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Protocols for processing oiled wildlife in the state of California. Contains relevant forms and code keys (also available separately below). Revised Nov 2009 by PRBO Conservation Science and the Oiled Wildlife Care Network for the Wildlife Processing Unit

Metadata

Beach Search Effort Log Guidelines - CDFG OSPR    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) For using the Beach Search Effort Log (CDFG OSPR form).

OWCN Oiled Bird Color Band Code Key    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) OWCN protocols for temporary color bands given during field stabilization, intake, and processing of DOAs, or to indicate re-banded birds or those with medical conditions.

WPU: Avian Species Codes and Special Status    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Standardized four-letter codes, federal or state special status, and band size of commonly encountered birds in California oil spills. See full wildlife processing protocols for more details. Revised November 2009.

WPU: Data Log Code Key    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Shorthand Code Key for Data Logs - to use as reference during spill. More detailed descriptions of codes and instructions can be found in the wildlife processing protocols. Revised November 2009.

WPU: Marine Mammal Codes and Special Status    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Marine mammal (pinnipeds and otters) species codes and special status. See wildlife processing protocols for more details. Created November 2009.

Data Form

Beach Search Effort Log - CDFG OSPR Form    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response BEACH SEARCH EFFORT LOG.

PRBO - Oil Spill Survey Form for Field Surveys    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) PRBO data form for surveying beaches for wildlife (oiled and unoiled) during an oil spill event.

WPU: Data Log - for Dead and Live Animals    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Includes both the Dead Animal Data Log and the Live Animal Data Log. See full wildlife processing protocols for details AND see code key. Revised November 2009.

WPU: Data Log - for Dead Animals    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Dead Animal Data Log. See full wildlife processing protocols for details AND see code key. Revised November 2009.

WPU: Data Log - for Live Animals    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Dead Animal Data Log. See full wildlife processing protocols for details AND see code key. Revised November 2009.

WPU: Federal Band Recovery Form    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Form for tracking federally banded dead and live birds collected during an oil spill. See wildlife processing protocols for more details. Created November 2009.

WPU: Photo Corrections Log    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Log for tracking corrections/edits to digital photo evidence. For the Wildlife Processing Unit. See wildlife processing protocols for details. Revised November 2009.

WPU: Post Arrival Mortality Log    more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Log for tracking post arrival mortalities during wildlife processing. See full wildlife processing protocols for details. Revised November 2009.

Other

PRBO Species Placards (2012)   more >>   (Adobe PDF Document) Species Identification Placards for the WPU and other groups. Provides guidance for identifying, ageing, and sexing some of the most commonly encountered species in California oil spill events. Version 2.0 November 2012