What are the chances of seeing a Common Drill in Birmingham?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Common Drill sighting in Birmingham on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 616th most-seen of the 811 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Common Drill in Birmingham?
July
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Common Drill in Birmingham on a given day, against under 5% in August to June, the lowest months.
Is Birmingham the best place to see a Common Drill?
Among the best
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Common Drill sightings, Birmingham ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Liverpool (United Kingdom, under 5%).
Where does the Common Drill sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Common Drill is recorded against all the insects logged in Birmingham (7 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.