Meta-data and raw dataset collected during observations of several species of local birds from two distinct geographical locations

The following meta-data is defined for the values seen in the raw dataset. Rep: replication, which is defined as the unique group of animal(s) observed, based on the differences in time and location of observation. Date: specifies the calendar date (given as DD/MM/YYYY) of the observation of the bird species for that replication. Researcher: the initials of the observer Time: the exact time stamp when observation of the replication was first initiated. This is given in 24-hour format. Duration: the duration of the observation for the replication. Region: the general geographic location where observations were collected. All observations were made on the Gardenbrook Trail in Brampton, ON. Location: the specific area within the general region where observation were made. The two locations where observations were collected were Castleoaks Lake and Bellchase Lake. Species: the common name of the taxonomic bird species seen during observation. Bird species were identified based on distinct morphological characteristics. The Merlin Bird ID app as well as an open source website titles “Toronto Wildlife” were used to reference the species of birds. Frequency: defined as the number of individuals from a specific species of bird seen during observation session for that replication. Behavior: defined as the general term describing the actions of the individuals of a species of bird as seen during observation (which includes but is not limited to feeding, swimming, flying, etc.)