Get Thanksgiving Bird Count Form - Boulder Audubon - Boulderaudubon

The Thanksgiving Bird Count Form is an important tool for collecting data on bird populations during the Thanksgiving holiday. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions on how to accurately complete the form online to ensure your contributions are valuable and effective.

Follow the steps to fill out the Thanksgiving Bird Count Form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Thanksgiving Bird Count Form. This will open the document for you to begin filling it out.
2. In the 'Name and Mailing Address' section, please provide your full name and mailing address. Ensure all information is correct for any follow-up.
3. Record your observations in the designated section of the form. Make sure to enter the species name clearly, such as 'California Quail', followed by the zip code.
4. Fill in the 'Location of Count' field with the exact location where you conducted your bird count.
5. Specify the 'Date' of your bird count, as well as the temperature at the time of observation in the 'Temp' field.
6. Indicate the time of your count by entering the beginning and ending times in the relevant fields.
7. Document the weather conditions during your count in the 'Weather' section.
8. In 'Habitat Type', describe the environment where the count took place, such as urban, forested, or wetland areas.
9. If you used feeders or baths during your observation, note this in the 'Feeders/Baths' section and specify the number used in 'Feeder/Bath (number)'.
10. Follow the provided counting procedure to note the number of individual birds that visited your designated area during the one-hour count. Record counts in the 'In Circle' column for birds within the counting area and in the 'Outside' column for those outside the circle.
11. After completing all fields, review your information for accuracy. Once finalized, you can save your changes, download the form, or print it for submission.

Complete your Thanksgiving Bird Count Form online today and contribute to our understanding of local bird populations!