As a NatureMapper, after you make your wildlife observations in the field, you will enter your data online. Information you will need to enter is listed in the categories below.
Wildlife Groups
- Birds
- Mammals
- Reptiles
- Amphibians
Species Observed
Depending on which Wildlife Group is selected, you will select the individual species from this list.
Date Observed
(month/day/year)
Ex: 04/12/2003
Degree of Certainty
- 1 (Uncertain)
- 2 (Somewhat Certain)
- 3 (Very Certain)
How Species Was Observed
- Seen
- Heard song or call
- Seen and Heard
- Found dead
- Flying overhead
How Many Observed
1 100-250
2 250-500
3 500-1000
4 1000-5000
5 5000-10,000
6 10,000-50,000
7 50,000-100,000
8 100,000-250,000
9 250,000-500,000
10-25 500,000-1,000,000
25-50 1,000,000+
50-100
Comments
This can include any additional information not asked for in the data form but relevant to the species you have recorded. This can also be a place to indicate identification by other means, such as tracks, scat, nest, etc., when you are certain of the identity of the species.