Handbooks & Protocols
Here are the tools available to you to from your initial BSS lesson.
BSS Volunteer Handbook
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This is the volunteer manual provided to volunteers with the Breeding Season Survey. Refer to this document for:
Conservation Contact Information
Training Instructions
Study Protocol
Birding Tips and Tricks
Tracy Aviary Volunteer Manual
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This is the general volunteer manual provided to all volunteers that volunteer with Tracy Aviary, regardless of department. Refer to this document for:
Volunteer Benefits
Volunteer Safety
Tracy Aviary Contact Information
quick guide protocol
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This is the quick guide protocol for BSS surveys. Refer to this guide for:
A general overview of the point count protocol
Information on site measurements such as wind and sky codes.
Codes for different observation types, including singing, calling, visual, and other
This is a blank data sheet as an example of what you’ll be filling out in the field when you do your breeding season point count surveys.
Data Sheet
This is a list of 4-letter bird codes for most bird species you would expect to find at our study sites.
4-letter bird codes
Lists of bird species lists for beginner and advanced training groups