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Taking Part

By pooling sightings from numerous observers, kingfisher patterns may become clearer. Try to make regular visits to particular sites. Send in notes on your careful observations, or report specifics as presented below to contribute to focused investigations. Download a PDF form [1 page; 286 kb] or print this page as a reference for carrying into the field. An online report form is under development.

YOUR NAME, YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS, YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS

DATE

  • YYYY-MM-DD

    • KINGFISHER LOCATION (in one or more of the following formats)

  • Locality, City, and State or Province
  • Zip or Postal Code
  • Township, Range, and Section
  • Latitude and Longitude

    • GROUP SIZE

  • Report total number present, but provide detail for each individual.

    • REPORT TYPE (for detectability project)

  • Seen, then heard ( S T H ).
  • Seen, not heard ( S N H ).
  • Heard, then seen ( H T S ).
  • Heard, not seen ( H N S ).
  • Heard and seen ( H A S ).
  • Not seen or heard ( NONE ).
  • Unknown/don't remember ( UNK ).

    • PATTERN AND COLOR (for differential migration project)
    Upper band color

  • blue-gray
  • blue-gray mixed with brown or chestnut
  • blue-gray mixed with rufous
  • not sure

    • Lower band extent

  • complete and wide
  • complete and narrow
  • incomplete
  • none
  • not sure

    • Lower band color

  • brown or chestnut
  • rufous
  • not sure
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    1998.11.13 | 2000.03.12