*Bird counting:* We ask that you count the number of calls and, when possible, try to estimate the number of birds present.
On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, Brian Henderson via eBird < [email protected]> wrote: > Hey Andrew, > > I hate to sound like a broken record, but to stress one last time: > > For NFCs, eBird wants the bird/individual count listed in the number > field, not call count. > > For Hermit Thrush on this list, you've got "NFC 4 | 3 different birds" in > the notes. The reported count on in the number field is 4. It should be > 3, based on what's stated in the notes. (The notes are fine - no need to > change those.) > > Thanks! > > Species: Hermit Thrush > Count: 4 > Observation date: Oct 20, 2014 > Location: US-PA-Maple Glen, Montgomery, US-PA > Submission ID: S20295933 > http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S20295933 > > We strive for a high level of data quality at eBird not only because eBird > is a scientific database, but also because we want to provide the best > resources for the birding community. Birders use eBird every day to learn > about bird distribution and occurrence, and your data are a valuable part > of that process. If you'd like to learn more about the eBird data quality > process click here: ( > http://help.ebird.org/customer/portal/articles/1055676-understanding-the-ebird-review-and-data-quality-process > ). > > Thanks for your understanding and for any help that you can provide. And > most importantly, thank you for using eBird. Your participation is valued, > and the observations you submit are an important part of helping us better > understand birds and biodiversity in your area and around the world. > > Brian Henderson > [email protected] <javascript:;> > -- NFC-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC_WELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC_RULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NFC-L_SubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NFC-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NFCL.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
