Submit Your Records

In general the committee accepts documentation in any written form that the reporter finds convenient. Legible copies of original field-notes or extended narratives which include detailed descriptions are preferred, but all types of documentation are welcome.

The following points may help when submitting records, please include as many as possible…

1. Common name
2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 adults in breeding plumage)
3. Location (include specific area)
4. Date and time observed
5. Reporting observer and address
6. Any other observers
7. Light conditions
8. Optical equipment
9. Distance to bird
10. Duration of observation
11. Habitat (be specific)

Additional information required for a national rarity

12. Description: (Include only what was actually seen, not what “should” have been seen. Include, if possible, size and shape of the bird, the bill, the eye color, other characters. Include plumage patterns and colors. Try to describe voice, behavior, or anything else that might help to confirm the identification.)
13. How were similar species eliminated?
14. Was it photographed? By whom? Attached?
15. Previous experience with this and similar species
16. List any books or references used in identification: a. at time of observation: b. after observation
17. This description was written from:_________notes made during observation; ________notes made after observation; ___________memory. Are you positive of your identification?__________ If not, explain:
Signature of reporter along with date and time of writing this account:
Please attach additional sheets if necessary.

Thank you very much for participating in the committee process and helping to advance our understanding of the Wensum Valley birdlife.