Thirty-six consecutive months of bird point count data from twenty count sites in a Mexican wetland

This data comprises point count abundance values for birds recorded over 36 consecutive months at 20 point count sites in a coastal lagoon in Oaxaca, southwest Mexico (15°49′26″ N–56 96°34′53″ W). Twenty-four months of point counts were done prior to Hurricane Carlotta (June 2010 to May 2012) and 12 months post-hurricane (June 2012 to May 2013).

Methods
 Birds were identified by sight and/or by their vocalizations, with the aid of binoculars and field guides. Sites were accessed on foot or by paddle boat, during the first two hours of daylight.