Forms & Instructions
This page contains all of the resources that you will need to gather shorebird count data in the field.
To report your data to Shorebirds 2020 the preferred method is now via online data entry, although the count form contains details of alternative ways of sending in your count data.
Shorebird Count Form and Instructions
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Shorebirds 2020 Information
This document provides information on:
- What is Shorebirds 2020?
- How to get involved
- How to do a Shorebird count
- About Shorebird Areas and Count Areas
- When is the best time to count?
- Choosing an area to count
- Recommendations for conducting a count
- About “Component Counts”
- Shorebirds 2020 contact details