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


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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


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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


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Lists of bird species lists for beginner and advanced training groups

Species list for weekly trainings