Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Robert Hindle
Event Date:
2025-07-01
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
OttRef
Province/State:
Ontario
Event Date:
2025-07-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:30
End Time:
21:45
Number of Observers:
5Àaron, Sarah,
Primary Observer:
Robert Hindle
Additional Observers:
Aaron, Sarah, Thomas, Scott
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Clematis, hosta, cedar hedge and horse chestnut.
Elevation (meters):
600
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Fireworks just started for Canada Day.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Scan of backyard north to east to south to west and back north was on each fence area.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:10
Last Flash Time:
21:55
First Flash Temp (F):
84
Last Flash Temp (F):
84
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
1.5
Flash Duration:
0.5
Flash Interval:
1.5
Male Height Zone:
High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
From ground levels on East side fence.
Ground level to 16' along back cedar and horse chestnut hedge/fence.
2' up on western fence and deck-patio.
Male Flash Behavior:
Can't tell difference.
Female Flash Behavior:
Unknown
