NORTHUMBERLAND
&
TYNESIDE BIRD CLUB
Registered Charity No. 517641
Wryneck -
All members and other observers are encouraged to submit their own observations for inclusion in the monthly bulletins and also the county annual bird report Birds In Northumbria. A look through these publications will give a good indication of the type of records sought. Breeding data is particularly important but also counts and details of flocks & gatherings, passage movements, arrivals and departures of migrants, rare and scarce species, etc. are all welcomed.
The preferred method of submitting your records is electronically via a monthly spreadsheet. Currently the spreadsheet and instructions for completion, etc. can be obtained by sending an email to the club’s Data Manager at NTBC.records@googlemail.com. He will provide any advice and assistance that you may require.
Alternatively, if you do not have access to email or a PC then records can be submitted
on standard Record Cards. A supply of cards can be obtained by sending a stamped,
self-
Please remember that for Rare and Scarce species more details than can be given on either of these formats will be required for assessment by the County Records Committee. Details of these and links to download the appropriate form can be found of the County Records Committee page.
GUIDE TO SUBMITTING BIRD RECORDS
The club has produced a short guide, which has recently been updated, to assist members with submission of their sightings.
DESCRIPTION WRITING FOR BIRD RECORDS
The club has produced some brief notes in an attempt to assist observers in understanding what may be required for descriptions of Rare and Scarce species recorded in our area. In addition, copies of descriptions of three recent, accepted records together with photos of the actual birds involved are given as examples.
The guide (in PDF format) is available at this link
RECORDING & YOUR BIRD SIGHTINGS