Get Cbc Rare Bird Documentation Form - Birds Audubon

Filling out the CBC Rare Bird Documentation Form is an essential process for reporting unusual bird sightings during the Christmas Bird Count. This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions to ensure that your submission is thorough and accurate.

Follow the steps to complete your submission effectively.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for completion.
2. In the first section, check all applicable boxes for documentation of unusual species, date, or habitat.
3. On the back of the form, provide comprehensive details about your observation. Use additional sheets as necessary to describe the bird's plumage, shape, size, vocalizations, habitat, and behavior. Include any identification contenders and how you ruled them out.
4. Fill in the count name and count code as requested on the form.
5. Indicate the species observed, along with its age, sex, and the number of individuals.
6. Record the date(s) of observation and the time frame in which the observation occurred. Include information about earlier or later sightings, if known.
7. Provide the specific location of the observation, including the nearest town and county.
8. Complete the observer information section with your name, address, and contact details.
9. Document other observers who were present and the optics used during the observation. Describe the distance from the bird and the viewing conditions, such as weather and sky cover.
10. Indicate whether photos, videos, or sound recordings were taken during the observation, and clarify if these are available to the CBC Regional Editor.
11. Detail your past experience with the species or similar species in the provided section.
12. List any references or advice consulted regarding the bird identification.
13. Specify whether the report was created from notes made during or after the observation, or from memory.
14. Sign and date the form before submission.
15. Once completed, submit the form to your compiler. Ensure that all rare bird forms are promptly sent to the regional editor, as outlined.
16. You may also upload your CBC photos as instructed in the documentation.
17. Review your form for completeness before saving changes, downloading, or printing it.

Start your submission process by filling out the CBC Rare Bird Documentation Form online today!