DATA ENTRY FOR CANAL COUNT

1. Register with the website, using the link in the left sidebar. (Usernames and passwords from last year's canal count will still be valid. If it appears that logging in did not work, try refreshing the page.

2. Click on "add bird counts" (or "update bird counts") here or at the bottom of the announcement page. This will bring up a list of mile segments. Click on "add count" or "update count" for the mile you wish to enter, then add your data via the checklist. Each mile must be entered separately. Click on "update count." (NOTE: The "add bird counts" link will not become visible until Saturday afternoon.)

3. On the next page, enter all requested information about weather, effort, and observers. If you found a rare bird in this mile, please describe how you identified it in the "Notes" field. Also, if you complete this mile at a time other than Saturday morning, please give the time in the "Notes" field. Click "Submit" when finished.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary until all of your miles are entered.

Note: If you saw a species not included in the checklist, or if you need help with any of the steps above, contact the webmaster or email canalcount@gmail.com. If someone else has already entered data for your sector, contact us for guidance.