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WHAT ARE YOU DRIVING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Bird Watching (Hobbies)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- incidental observation
1, record 1, English, incidental%20observation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- opportunistic observation 2, record 1, English, opportunistic%20observation
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- opportunistic sighting 3, record 1, English, opportunistic%20sighting
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- OS 3, record 1, English, OS
correct
- OS 3, record 1, English, OS
- chance observation 4, record 1, English, chance%20observation
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Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Incidental observations are casual wildlife sightings that happen when you’re outside – hiking, camping, swimming, driving, etc. Spotting a species in the "right place at the right time" can have a far-reaching effect. Knowing what species are present in different locations helps identify areas that are important (e.g. breeding sites, hibernation sites, migration routes, etc.), which also helps to improve conservation efforts. 5, record 1, English, - incidental%20observation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chance observations provided the earliest data on raptor diet, and are still recorded today. These are the events all naturalists happen to see, such as a flying buzzard with an especially long snake dangling limply below it ... There was no forethought to go and record what buzzards were eating, but having seen something exciting the observer may want to record it in a local bird report or online. Why should a modern scientist bother with such unsystematic data when trying to make an assessment of buzzard diet? ... while such chance observations can’t be used on their own to understand common buzzard behaviour, they do supplement the more rigorous data collection and help to complete the picture of diet diversity. 4, record 1, English, - incidental%20observation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Observation des oiseaux (Passe-temps)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- observation fortuite
1, record 1, French, observation%20fortuite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Consigner les observations fortuites d'animaux sauvages constitue un moyen peu coûteux et efficace de recueillir des renseignements sur les tendances à long terme de l'abondance et de la répartition des espèces sauvages. C'est également une activité à laquelle les visiteurs du parc peuvent participer et ainsi contribuer à la surveillance de l'intégrité écologique du parc. Dans le parc national des Monts-Torngat et ses environs, ces observations sont consignées sur des fiches dont les données sont saisies dans une base de données. 2, record 1, French, - observation%20fortuite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Electronic Commerce
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trackable link
1, record 2, English, trackable%20link
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trackable links are used to show you what is driving traffic to your website. 2, record 2, English, - trackable%20link
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Commerce électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lien traçable
1, record 2, French, lien%20tra%C3%A7able
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'entreprise] vous envoie un lien traçable que vous pouvez publier sur votre site et ensuite vous recevez une commission en fonction des ventes effectuées depuis votre site. 2, record 2, French, - lien%20tra%C3%A7able
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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