The ebird NFC instructions are not clear.
On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, Holly Merker <hcybe...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Andrew, > I'm the lead reviewer for eBird in Pennsylvania. I'm also on this NFC > list, and so just read your post. > I'm not sure why you sent Brian's private email to the entire list, but I > am perceiving it as frustration with eBird review process. > > Please understand that eBird editors are volunteers, and it's our job to > do the best we can to make sure the data entered into eBird is as accurate > as possible in regard to science. Brian's emails to you, all of which I > have read, have not been anything but helpful in trying to guide you to the > process of entering NFC data- which is tricky, but which eBird outlines > clearly in the instructions. > > If you are contributing your records to eBird for the purpose of science, > we are just asking that you follow the protocols outlined. > > If you are using eBird to keep a personal NFC checklist- no problem- that > is fine. But, please let us know- we can easily not send time working on > it, and instead your records will be your own personal records, but not > showing on the eBird data output. > Thanks, > Holly Merker > eBird Pennslyvania > > > On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 4:13 PM, Andrew Albright < > andrew.albri...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','andrew.albri...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> *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 < >> ebird-rev...@cornell.edu >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ebird-rev...@cornell.edu');>> 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 >>> wbhender...@gmail.com >>> >> -- >> *NFC-L List Info:* >> Welcome and Basics <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NFC_WELCOME> >> Rules and Information <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NFC_RULES> >> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >> <http://www.northeastbirding.com/NFC-L_SubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm> >> *Archives:* >> The Mail Archive >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/nfc-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html> >> Surfbirds <http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NFC-L> >> BirdingOnThe.Net <http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NFCL.html> >> *Please submit your observations to eBird >> <http://ebird.org/content/ebird/>!* >> -- >> > > > > -- > *Holly Cybelle Merker* > *Downingtown, PA* > *hcybe...@gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','hcybe...@gmail.com');>* > > -- 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/nfc-l@cornell.edu/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/ --
