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2018 Central Park Squirrel Census - Hectare Data

The Squirrel Census (https://www.thesquirrelcensus.com/) is a multimedia science, design, and storytelling project focusing on the Eastern gray (Sciurus carolinensis). They count squirrels and present their findings to the public. This table contains environmental data related to each of the 350 “countable” hectares of Central Park. Examples include weather, litter, animals sighted, and human density.

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39A
Hectare: 39A • Shift: AM • Date: 10132018
Hectare
39A
Shift
AM
Date
10132018
Anonymized Sighter
252
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, light rain
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
1
Total Time Of Sighting
20
42D
Hectare: 42D • Shift: AM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
42D
Shift
AM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
215
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, mostly sunny
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Pigeons
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
3
Total Time Of Sighting
25
39B
Hectare: 39B • Shift: PM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
39B
Shift
PM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
183
Sighter Observed Weather
57º F, Cloudy
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Hawks, Dogs, Chipmunks, Blue jays
Hectare Conditions
Calm, Busy
Hectare Conditions Notes
Calm in woods, busy, music nearby w/ tambourines, chanting, just outside so. edge of hectare
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
6
Total Time Of Sighting
20
39B
Hectare: 39B • Shift: AM • Date: 10182018
Hectare
39B
Shift
AM
Date
10182018
Anonymized Sighter
262
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Clear, Brisk
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
1
Total Time Of Sighting
26
39C
Hectare: 39C • Shift: AM • Date: 10172018
Hectare
39C
Shift
AM
Date
10172018
Anonymized Sighter
120
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, clear, sunny
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
Total Time Of Sighting
30
39C
Hectare: 39C • Shift: PM • Date: 10062018
Hectare
39C
Shift
PM
Date
10062018
Anonymized Sighter
196
Sighter Observed Weather
64º F, Cloudy & Misty
Other Animal Sightings
Hawks, Chipmunk
Hectare Conditions
Moderate
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
Total Time Of Sighting
20
39D
Hectare: 39D • Shift: PM • Date: 10122018
Hectare
39D
Shift
PM
Date
10122018
Anonymized Sighter
22
Sighter Observed Weather
61º F, clear sky, windy
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Chipmunk, Warbler
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
Total Time Of Sighting
32
39D
Hectare: 39D • Shift: AM • Date: 10082018
Hectare
39D
Shift
AM
Date
10082018
Anonymized Sighter
224
Sighter Observed Weather
67º F, cloudy, drizzling
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
6
Total Time Of Sighting
33
39E
Hectare: 39E • Shift: PM • Date: 10132018
Hectare
39E
Shift
PM
Date
10132018
Anonymized Sighter
3
Sighter Observed Weather
59º F, sunny, slightly cloudy
Litter
Abundant
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Birds, Chipmunks
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
2
Total Time Of Sighting
26
39E
Hectare: 39E • Shift: AM • Date: 10182018
Hectare
39E
Shift
AM
Date
10182018
Anonymized Sighter
120
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Clear, Brisk
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Birds
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
5
Total Time Of Sighting
28
39F
Hectare: 39F • Shift: AM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
39F
Shift
AM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
17
Sighter Observed Weather
51º F, mostly sunny
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Chipmunks
Hectare Conditions
Calm, Busy
Hectare Conditions Notes
"no woods"
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
5
Total Time Of Sighting
25
39F
Hectare: 39F • Shift: PM • Date: 10062018
Hectare
39F
Shift
PM
Date
10062018
Anonymized Sighter
34
Sighter Observed Weather
65º F, misty, overcast
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
Total Time Of Sighting
21
39G
Hectare: 39G • Shift: AM • Date: 10182018
Hectare
39G
Shift
AM
Date
10182018
Anonymized Sighter
244
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Windy, Clear Skies
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Song birds
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
2
Total Time Of Sighting
24
39H
Hectare: 39H • Shift: PM • Date: 10132018
Hectare
39H
Shift
PM
Date
10132018
Anonymized Sighter
236
Sighter Observed Weather
55° F, mostly cloudy
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Hawks, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
3
Total Time Of Sighting
25
39H
Hectare: 39H • Shift: AM • Date: 10072018
Hectare
39H
Shift
AM
Date
10072018
Anonymized Sighter
259
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
39I
Hectare: 39I • Shift: AM • Date: 10192018
Hectare
39I
Shift
AM
Date
10192018
Anonymized Sighter
37
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Sunny, Breezy
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Hawks, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
0
Total Time Of Sighting
25
40A
Hectare: 40A • Shift: PM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
40A
Shift
PM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
99
Sighter Observed Weather
57º F, overcast
Other Animal Sightings
Humans
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
6
40A
Hectare: 40A • Shift: AM • Date: 10102018
Hectare
40A
Shift
AM
Date
10102018
Anonymized Sighter
105
Sighter Observed Weather
72º F, Absolute perfection
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Robins?
Hectare Conditions
Moderate
Hectare Conditions Notes
Noise pollution
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
Total Time Of Sighting
25
40B
Hectare: 40B • Shift: AM • Date: 10192018
Hectare
40B
Shift
AM
Date
10192018
Anonymized Sighter
253
Sighter Observed Weather
47º F, Sunny, Breezy
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
9
Total Time Of Sighting
40
40C
Hectare: 40C • Shift: AM • Date: 10172018
Hectare
40C
Shift
AM
Date
10172018
Anonymized Sighter
135
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, clear, sunny
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Chipmunk, migratory birds
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
7
Total Time Of Sighting
23
40D
Hectare: 40D • Shift: AM • Date: 10132018
Hectare
40D
Shift
AM
Date
10132018
Anonymized Sighter
40
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, light rain
Litter
Abundant
Other Animal Sightings
Humans (a trail runner)
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
7
Total Time Of Sighting
20
40D
Hectare: 40D • Shift: PM • Date: 10132018
Hectare
40D
Shift
PM
Date
10132018
Anonymized Sighter
210
Sighter Observed Weather
56º F, Partly Cloudy
Litter
Abundant
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Chipmunk
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
7
Total Time Of Sighting
27
40E
Hectare: 40E • Shift: AM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
40E
Shift
AM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
215
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, mostly sunny
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Hawks, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
Total Time Of Sighting
25
40F
Hectare: 40F • Shift: AM • Date: 10182018
Hectare
40F
Shift
AM
Date
10182018
Anonymized Sighter
84
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Clear, Sunny
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Ducks, Mainly female mallards, Canadian geese, also Small birds Sparrows?
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
0
Total Time Of Sighting
27
40F
Hectare: 40F • Shift: PM • Date: 10062018
Hectare
40F
Shift
PM
Date
10062018
Anonymized Sighter
172
Sighter Observed Weather
~65º F, cloudy misting
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
3
Total Time Of Sighting
28
40G
Hectare: 40G • Shift: AM • Date: 10072018
Hectare
40G
Shift
AM
Date
10072018
Anonymized Sighter
54
Sighter Observed Weather
70º F, Overcast
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Finches
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
2
40H
Hectare: 40H • Shift: PM • Date: 10082018
Hectare
40H
Shift
PM
Date
10082018
Anonymized Sighter
49
Sighter Observed Weather
overcast, dusk
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Woodpecker, Chipmunk
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
0
Total Time Of Sighting
25
40H
Hectare: 40H • Shift: AM • Date: 10172018
Hectare
40H
Shift
AM
Date
10172018
Anonymized Sighter
104
Sighter Observed Weather
52º F, breezy, sunny
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Geese
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
2
Total Time Of Sighting
20
40I
Hectare: 40I • Shift: AM • Date: 10182018
Hectare
40I
Shift
AM
Date
10182018
Anonymized Sighter
27
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Clear
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Hawks, Ducks
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
2
Total Time Of Sighting
20
41A
Hectare: 41A • Shift: PM • Date: 10072018
Hectare
41A
Shift
PM
Date
10072018
Anonymized Sighter
30
Sighter Observed Weather
81º F, Partly Cloudy
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Pigeons, Chipmunks
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
6
Total Time Of Sighting
25
41A
Hectare: 41A • Shift: AM • Date: 10132018
Hectare
41A
Shift
AM
Date
10132018
Anonymized Sighter
40
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, light rain
Litter
Abundant
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Birds, Chipmunks
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
1
Total Time Of Sighting
20
41B
Hectare: 41B • Shift: PM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
41B
Shift
PM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
111
Sighter Observed Weather
57º F, overcast
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Dogs, Chipmunks (at least 3)
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
5
Total Time Of Sighting
45
41C
Hectare: 41C • Shift: PM • Date: 10072018
Hectare
41C
Shift
PM
Date
10072018
Anonymized Sighter
30
Sighter Observed Weather
81º F, Partly Cloudy
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Birds. Chipmunks
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
Total Time Of Sighting
25
41C
Hectare: 41C • Shift: AM • Date: 10172018
Hectare
41C
Shift
AM
Date
10172018
Anonymized Sighter
120
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, clear, sunny
Litter
Abundant
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Birds
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
7
Total Time Of Sighting
30
41D
Hectare: 41D • Shift: PM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
41D
Shift
PM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
26
Sighter Observed Weather
57º F, cloudy
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Hawks, Dogs, Chipmunk
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
5
Total Time Of Sighting
30
41D
Hectare: 41D • Shift: AM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
41D
Shift
AM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
176
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, mostly sunny
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
5
41E
Hectare: 41E • Shift: AM • Date: 10072018
Hectare
41E
Shift
AM
Date
10072018
Anonymized Sighter
114
Sighter Observed Weather
71º F, o/c
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Hectare Conditions Notes
Runners
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
6
Total Time Of Sighting
25
41F
Hectare: 41F • Shift: PM • Date: 10192018
Hectare
41F
Shift
PM
Date
10192018
Anonymized Sighter
114
Sighter Observed Weather
60º F, p/c bluh
Other Animal Sightings
Humans
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
2
41F
Hectare: 41F • Shift: AM • Date: 10192018
Hectare
41F
Shift
AM
Date
10192018
Anonymized Sighter
183
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Sunny, Breezy
Litter
None
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Geese, Mallard Nests
Hectare Conditions
Calm, Busy
Hectare Conditions Notes
Started busy, then very calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
0
Total Time Of Sighting
21
41G
Hectare: 41G • Shift: PM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
41G
Shift
PM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
10
Sighter Observed Weather
57º F, overcast
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Ducks, Birds
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
0
Total Time Of Sighting
20
41G
Hectare: 41G • Shift: AM • Date: 10132018
Hectare
41G
Shift
AM
Date
10132018
Anonymized Sighter
114
Sighter Observed Weather
50º F, sprinkling
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
2
Total Time Of Sighting
20
41H
Hectare: 41H • Shift: PM • Date: 10082018
Hectare
41H
Shift
PM
Date
10082018
Anonymized Sighter
49
Sighter Observed Weather
cool, overcast
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Pigeons, Turtles, Ducks, Geese
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
0
Total Time Of Sighting
15
41H
Hectare: 41H • Shift: AM • Date: 10172018
Hectare
41H
Shift
AM
Date
10172018
Anonymized Sighter
104
Sighter Observed Weather
51º F, sunny, light breeze
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Geese
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
0
Total Time Of Sighting
30
41I
Hectare: 41I • Shift: AM • Date: 10182018
Hectare
41I
Shift
AM
Date
10182018
Anonymized Sighter
27
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Clear
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Pigeons
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
2
Total Time Of Sighting
20
41I
Hectare: 41I • Shift: PM • Date: 10172018
Hectare
41I
Shift
PM
Date
10172018
Anonymized Sighter
114
Sighter Observed Weather
63º F, partly cloudy, breezy
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Pigeons, Geese, Ducks
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
1
Total Time Of Sighting
22
42A
Hectare: 42A • Shift: PM • Date: 10142018
Hectare
42A
Shift
PM
Date
10142018
Anonymized Sighter
12
Sighter Observed Weather
57º F, mostly cloudy
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Sparrows
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Hectare Conditions Notes
He took a 20-minute lunch break in the middle of shift.
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
1
Total Time Of Sighting
28
42A
Hectare: 42A • Shift: AM • Date: 10192018
Hectare
42A
Shift
AM
Date
10192018
Anonymized Sighter
253
Sighter Observed Weather
45º F, Sunny Breezy
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Pigeons, Rat, Chipmunk
Hectare Conditions
Calm
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
1
Total Time Of Sighting
30
42B
Hectare: 42B • Shift: PM • Date: 10082018
Hectare
42B
Shift
PM
Date
10082018
Anonymized Sighter
134
Sighter Observed Weather
64º F, cloudy, slight drizzle, humid
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
0
Total Time Of Sighting
25
42C
Hectare: 42C • Shift: AM • Date: 10072018
Hectare
42C
Shift
AM
Date
10072018
Anonymized Sighter
114
Sighter Observed Weather
71º F
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
4
Total Time Of Sighting
27
42C
Hectare: 42C • Shift: PM • Date: 10132018
Hectare
42C
Shift
PM
Date
10132018
Anonymized Sighter
128
Sighter Observed Weather
55° F, mostly cloudy
Litter
Some
Other Animal Sightings
Humans, Dogs, Chipmunk
Hectare Conditions
Busy
Number Of Sighters
1
Number Of Squirrels
6
Total Time Of Sighting
26
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