Discussion Group Rules:
1. Post Relevant Content
• Posts should include content that is relevant to the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas.
2. Each photo post must include the following:
i) Species
ii) Date
iii) Approximate location (city or county only)
iv) Breeding code whenever possible
*Do not use acronyms for species or locations
3. Photo limits
• Only upload ONE photo per post
4. Nests and Sensitive Species
•Do NOT post exact locations of nests or sightings of rare or sensitive species -
this may cause disturbance from increased visitation. Only posts stating city or county level will be accepted
• Do NOT disturb nests, these actions can be detrimental to the wellbeing of the bird and its young.
• Follow the Code of Conduct provided by Project NestWatch (https://www.birdscanada.org/bird-science/project-nestwatch-coc/)
5. No advertisement
• Do not post advertisements, spam, or content from other webpages
6. Be respectful of others
• All interactions among members must be respectful
• No threatening, shaming, or bullying will be tolerated
Posts will not be approved by moderators if they do not follow the Discussion Group Rules
Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Forum
Safe Breeding Dates
a place to discuss safe breeding dates in your region using the chart (Mixwood Plains, Boreal Shield, Hudson Plains)
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Breeding Evidence codes
for discussion about what/when to use BE codes, questions about BE codes
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Square-bashes
a place to learn about square-bashing, how to join them, and where
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Equipment
for discussion about equipment while atlassing: what works and what doesn’t
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Data Entry (app)
Do you have a question about how to use the app? You're in the right place! Please have a look here for previous questions that may help, or pose a new question below. Are you encountering an unexpected behavior when using the app? If things aren't working like you expect them to, then please write to the atlas office (atlas@birdsontario.org) and include as much information as possible including the steps you take to recreate the issue, what operating system you’re using, and the version of the app you have installed. Many issues are resolved with a restart of your phone or a fresh install of the app (NOTE: you’ll lose any unsubmitted drafts if you uninstall the app). Bug reports here with minimal details will be commented on and closed.
Topics: 1 | Posts: 3By Kaelyn Bumelis, 2 weeks ago
Data exploration (website)
people can ask for help exploring the data on the website, including maps and spatial data
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eBird
discussion/questions about the intersection of atlas and eBird and how the data flows back and forth
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Interesting finds/discoveries
for posting stories about cool finds. Please don't mention the location details of significant or sensitive species (read more here - https://www.birdsontario.org/wp-content/uploads/Appendix-K-Significant-Species.pdf)
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