Only those with access to the CBC data platform can submit data using the instructions below. For information on manually submitting data via the online data submission form use these instructions: Entering and Submitting Data Using the Online Form.
To add Count Data to the system, do the following:
Navigate to the Species tab on the Count Data screen.
Click Add Submission. The Submit Christmas Bird Count Data page is displayed.
Complete the following fields:
Circle: Your circle is automatically populated.
Sector/Zone/Area - Enter data here to improve data quality if you use sectors in your circle.
Count Type – Use the dropdown to select Field, Feeder, or Nocturnal.
Submitter Name: Enter the name of the individual reporting the data, if the report was submitted to you outside the platform.
Comment – Use to enter any information that may be helpful to you or the regional editor.
Click Continue.
Select Enter Your Count Data, and do the following:
Step 1: Enter Effort Information
Step 1: Enter Effort Information
Complete the following fields:
Number of parties
Number of participants
Overall start and end times
Total distance and time for each mode of travel used
If your group used more than one travel mode, you can add each additional one separately by doing the following:
Select Add Additional Travel Mode to add another travel mode.
Enter the total distance and time for each travel mode.
Add as many travel modes as needed.
Step 2: Enter Bird Counts (Species)
Step 2: Enter Bird Counts (Species)
Enter the number of birds seen for each species in the bird list.
NOTE: By default, the bird list displays the species most frequently seen in your circle area at the top. Change how the bird list is sorted by doing the following:
Use the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner of the bird list.
Choose how you’d like to sort the list of birds.
Step 3: Provide Details for Rare Species if Necessary
Step 3: Provide Details for Rare Species if Necessary
If you report a rare species, the system will ask for additional information.
NOTE: The system defines rare birds based on how frequently that species has been seen in your circle.
After you enter a number for a rare species, a dialog box is displayed.
Do the following:
Provide additional details about the observation.
Add available media, if applicable.
For more information about documenting rare species, see here.
3. Click Continue to review your data.
4. Once you have reviewed your data, click Submit.
5. A dialog box is displayed. Do one of the following:
Click Add Another Submission to continue adding information.
Click the X to return to your count data screen.
View a webinar of the data submission process or access the FAQ for more information.
See Editing Count Species for instructions on how to edit manually submitted data in the platform.