Meadow birds

Before entering observations, it is required to enter general parameters regarding the protocol. Parameters are protocol specific. Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory.

See wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Add observations > Starting the protocol for details.

When done,

Click NEXT to start entering observations, or
Click NO SPECIES WERE SEEN (NEXT STEP SKIPPED) to end and close the protocol if your census did not record any individual.

MEADOW Entering observations

Enter observations as if entering a list. See wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Add observations > Entering observations for details.

To enter observations:
1. Select the species you are recording.

2. Select the Atlas code icon. See correspondence of icons at Mobile interface > Entering records > Additional information panel > Entering additional information on mapping protocols, but be aware exact definition may change from country to country.

3. Click on the map to indicate its position (see image below as an example). Each sighting is indicated with a different point colour. The active one is highlighted in blue and can be reposition by clicking and dragging. If for whatever reason (ie. sensitive species/location) you do not want to indicate the exact position, click on the yellow icon next to the species name and skip atlas code and position steps.

Meadow birds. Entering position.

1. Species: Select the species you are recording.
2. Atlas code: Select the Atlas code icon. See correspondence of icons at Mobile interface > Entering records > Additional information panel > Entering additional information on mapping protocols, but be aware exact definition may change from country to country.
3. Position: Click on the map to indicate the exact position of your observation. If for whatever reason (ie. sensitive species/location) you do not want to indicate the exact position, click on the yellow icon next to the species name and skip atlas code and position steps.

4. Scroll down to modify data or enter details (see image below). Note dot colours match those in the map above. Active observation panel is highlighted in yellow. Click on any other observation panel to change the active one.

Meadow birds. Details.

4. Number of individuals: Type number of individuals (4a) and select count precision from the expandable menu (4b).
5. Altitude: Altitude at the bird's position. It is determined automatically, but can be changed if necessary.
6. Atlas code: Select atlas code. Its meaning will be shown next to it once selected. If you selected a code on the map, it will be shown by default.
7. Delete: Delete observation.
8. Age/Sex classes: Choose from the expandable menu sex and age (8b and 8c respectively) and type number of individuals belonging to this class (8a). Indicate if necessary the behaviour of the individual/s by selecting from the expandable menu (8d). Add a new sex/age class (8e) or delete a sex/age class (8f) if necessary.
9. ID and additional information: Observation identifier and additional data.

5. Enter additional information by opening the additional observation panel clicking on the icon +.

Meadow birds. Additional information panel.

9. ID and additional information: Observation identifier and additional data.
10. Comment: Choose type of comment from the tabs (10a) and type test (10b).
11. Hidden data: Check to hide your records from the public. Remember administrators will still see them.

MEADOW Ending the protocol

Click on I RECORDED ALL SPECIES OF THE PROGRAME if you selected all species observed that are the protocol, or
I RECORDED ALL SPECIES (=FULL OBSERVATION LIST) to indicate you recorded all species observed included or not on the protocol.

A green badge at the top will indicate your data has been saved. If there is some problem with your data, an error message will prevent you from continuing.

In order to submit your data properly, delete all empty entries in the list. Otherwise, you will see an error message preventing you to continue.

MEADOW Results

Meadow birds. Results.

See some statistics about your surveys results.

Visit wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Results for details.

MEADOW Display on map

Meadow birds. Display on map.

For the selected site, see the area to survey on a map. To know how to navigate the map, refer to wiki section Web interface > Navigating the map.

Visit wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Display on map for details.

MEADOW Modify the protocol

Meadow birds. Modify the protocol.

Modify the site to survey.

Visit wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Modify the protocol for details.

MEADOW Census results

Meadow birds. Census results.

Click on Census results to see all available years with data for this site (see image Protocol. Selecting year to visualise). Select the one to visualise.

Visit wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Census protocol for details.

MEADOW Download map

Meadow birds. Download map.

Download maps ready to print.

Visit wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Download map for details.

MEADOW Check data

Meadow birds. Check data.

Calendar showing visits to different sites and number of species detected.

Visit wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Check data for details.

MEADOW Map

Meadow birds. Map.

Map and statistics for site.

Visit wiki section Web interface > Protocols > Preparation and data > Map for details.

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Meadow birds

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MEADOW Starting the protocol