Incidental Observations (Breeding Season)
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Exact location: (describe distance and direction from road intersections or physical features named on maps and within 3 miles of site, or specify township, range, and section):
If possible, please use observation codes listed below. If you have more species to report, you may use the Daily Field Form instead.
Additional Comments:
See volunteer pages for detailed definitions of observation codes.
SH: Observed in or near SUITABLE HABITAT during the species' breeding season. SM: SINGING MALE in suitable habitat during the species' breeding season. JV: JUVENILE bird independent of its parents. MM: MULTIPLE singing MALES seen or heard at one locality on a single day (please specify number). AB: AGITATED BEHAVIOR or anxiety calls from adult birds. PR: PAIR observed in suitable habitat during breeding season. TB: TERRITORIAL BEHAVIOR, such as a dispute or chase by two individuals of the same species. CB: COURTSHIP BEHAVIOR such as courtship feeding, breeding displays, or copulation. PN: Visiting PROBABLE NEST site (hole nesters). PB: PROBABLE nest BUILDING, by woodpeckers, wrens, or the Verdin. NB: NEST BUILDING or carrying nest material by any species except the woodpeckers, wrens, and Verdin. DD: DISTRACTION DISPLAY or aggressive defense of an unseen nest. UN: USED NEST (UN), if you are certain of the builder's identification. ON: OCCUPIED NEST (ON) but contents unknown. FL: FLEDGLINGS (FL) still incapable of sustained flight or downy chicks still following their parents. FS: Adult carrying FECAL SAC (FS). FY: Adult FEEDING YOUNG (FY) or carrying food to them. NE: NEST with EGGS (NE) or eggshells on the ground under it. NN: NEST with NESTLINGS (NN) seen or heard.
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