Equipment needed for a survey by a single observer, with suggested model and approximate cost in US dollars (USD).
| Item . | Suggested model and/or comments . | Cost (USD) . |
|---|---|---|
| Binoculars | 8 × 42 | 500 |
| GPS receiver | Handheld GPS device | 250 |
| Clipboard | With rain cover | 25 |
| Rangefinder | Nikon ProStaff 3 Laser Rangefinder | 180 |
| Compass | Suunto KB-20 | 75 |
| Voice recorder a | Olympus VN-702PC Voice Recorder | 50 |
| Field forms | Custom | – |
| Species list | Custom | – |
| Survey map | Custom | – |
| Pens or pencils | Custom |
| Item . | Suggested model and/or comments . | Cost (USD) . |
|---|---|---|
| Binoculars | 8 × 42 | 500 |
| GPS receiver | Handheld GPS device | 250 |
| Clipboard | With rain cover | 25 |
| Rangefinder | Nikon ProStaff 3 Laser Rangefinder | 180 |
| Compass | Suunto KB-20 | 75 |
| Voice recorder a | Olympus VN-702PC Voice Recorder | 50 |
| Field forms | Custom | – |
| Species list | Custom | – |
| Survey map | Custom | – |
| Pens or pencils | Custom |
a Optional. Many cell phones have voice recording applications. An external microphone can be added to better record unfamiliar sounds for later study (e.g., Edutige EIM-001 model).
Equipment needed for a survey by a single observer, with suggested model and approximate cost in US dollars (USD).
| Item . | Suggested model and/or comments . | Cost (USD) . |
|---|---|---|
| Binoculars | 8 × 42 | 500 |
| GPS receiver | Handheld GPS device | 250 |
| Clipboard | With rain cover | 25 |
| Rangefinder | Nikon ProStaff 3 Laser Rangefinder | 180 |
| Compass | Suunto KB-20 | 75 |
| Voice recorder a | Olympus VN-702PC Voice Recorder | 50 |
| Field forms | Custom | – |
| Species list | Custom | – |
| Survey map | Custom | – |
| Pens or pencils | Custom |
| Item . | Suggested model and/or comments . | Cost (USD) . |
|---|---|---|
| Binoculars | 8 × 42 | 500 |
| GPS receiver | Handheld GPS device | 250 |
| Clipboard | With rain cover | 25 |
| Rangefinder | Nikon ProStaff 3 Laser Rangefinder | 180 |
| Compass | Suunto KB-20 | 75 |
| Voice recorder a | Olympus VN-702PC Voice Recorder | 50 |
| Field forms | Custom | – |
| Species list | Custom | – |
| Survey map | Custom | – |
| Pens or pencils | Custom |
a Optional. Many cell phones have voice recording applications. An external microphone can be added to better record unfamiliar sounds for later study (e.g., Edutige EIM-001 model).
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