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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 (PNG, 391 KB)

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)

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