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Forms and instructions

Recording and submitting data online

  • Printable survey instructions

    Printable survey instructions (PDF, 193.60 KB)
  • GBW recording form – spring

    GBW recording form – spring (PDF, 454.30 KB)
  • Weekly log form (online, original)

    Weekly log form (online, original) (PDF, 105.54 KB)
  • Using the online system

    Using the online system (PDF, 717.50 KB)

Resources for users of paper forms

  • Weekly log form - for those submitting on paper

    Weekly log form - for those submitting on paper (PDF, 143.71 KB)
  • Download the latest calendar
  • Using paper forms

    Using paper forms (PDF, 381.02 KB)
  • List of other wildlife species and their codes

    List of other wildlife species and their codes (PDF, 199.99 KB)

Code of Conduct

  • All participants are expected to abide by the BTO Code of Conduct.

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