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The .pdf files provided below require Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be obtained from Adobe's web site for free. Click on the links below to view each file.

Bird Identification Resources [124 kb pdf]

Master Species List with Safe Dates and Habitat [53 kb pdf]
Master Species List Sorted by Date [48 kb pdf]

Special Species & Habitat Codes [23 kb pdf]

Suggestions for Surveying an Atlas Block

Nocturnal Survey Guidelines

Marsh Bird Survey Guidelines

Species Reference Guide

Field Reminder Checklist

County Checklists

Easy Guide to Finding Blocks and Entering Data

Surveyor Data Entry Instructions. [1.5 Mb pdf]