Below is a sample of the email that online registrants for your count receive after they submit their registration. The email will appear in the participant’s language of choice.
Subject: Thank You for Signing Up for the [Circle Name] Christmas Bird Count!
Dear [Participant Name],
Thank you for signing up to participate in the [Circle Name] circle Christmas Bird Count! Your interest and participation are vital to the success of this important community science initiative. You can see the responses you provided when you signed up below.
What Happens Next:
Your sign-up information has been sent to your circle leader. They will be in contact with you soon regarding:
· Your specific assignment within the circle.
· Meeting location and time details.
· Any additional information you might need to prepare.
Count Protocol Quick Guides
To prepare for the count, please take a look at the appropriate quick guide below:
[The following section is included only when a Count Social Event is configured for the circle and the participant selected Yes or Unsure for Do you plan to attend the count social event? If the participant selected No, or if no Count Social Event is configured, the entire section is omitted.]
Your Circle’s Count Social Event
[Count Social Event Description entered by the Compiler.]
[If no Visible Circle Leader or usable email for a leader exists, the Questions section below is omitted]
Questions?
If you have any immediate questions, you can contact your circle leader:
· [Visible Circle Leader Name] — [Visible Circle Leader Email]
[The following section is included only when an event description and/or additional information has been added for your circle in the data platform.]
Your circle leader wanted to share the following about the count:
Count Event Description: [Count Event Description]
Additional Information: [Additional Information]
The Christmas Bird Count welcomes participants of all experience levels. Whether this is your first count or you're a seasoned participant, your contribution helps create a comprehensive picture of bird populations across the hemisphere.
Thank you for being part of this important conservation effort and enjoy the count!
Warm regards,
The Christmas Bird Count Team
Your Responses
[Display all responses submitted by the participant.]