Get Vbs Weekly Nest Box Monitor Form - Virginiabluebirdsorg

This guide provides a clear walkthrough for filling out the VBS Weekly Nest Box Monitor Form online. It is designed to help users accurately document their findings and observations for each nest box monitored.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by recording the date of your observation. Enter the day and month in the designated fields. This is essential for tracking the progression of the nesting cycle.
3. Fill in the trail name and the year to specify the location and time of your monitoring. This helps in organizing your observations by location.
4. Input the box number associated with the nest box you are monitoring. This identification helps differentiate between multiple boxes.
5. Document the season's first egg laid date, hatch dates, and fledge dates as they occur. Use the provided fields for these dates, as they are critical for tracking the breeding cycle.
6. Indicate if there are white eggs and mark your observations about the status of the eggs. If you should not open the box next time, note that to inform future monitors.
7. Record any incidents of unhatched eggs, predation, or issues with eggs or chicks. Categorize any predation by the type of animal, using the options provided.
8. Document the monitor's initials for accountability, and note the number of fledged chicks, the age of young in days, total number of young, and the total number of eggs.
9. Specify the condition of the nest by indicating whether it is complete, partial, or if the box is empty.
10. Select the species of the birds using the nest box from the dropdown list based on the observations made.
11. Finally, include any comments or notes intended for the next week's monitor. This can provide valuable information for ongoing observation.
12. Once all fields are filled out, save your changes and consider downloading, printing, or sharing the form as needed.

Complete your documentation online and contribute to the monitoring of bluebird populations today.