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BBA Forms & Reference Guides

These PDF documents are ready to print, either for reference or for use in the field.

Instructions to Volunteers - Please read these instructions at least once
BBA Brochure - print a few to explain the project to landowners and other interested people
Volunteer Notice to Landowner - Put in your car to alert landowners why you are in the area
Breeding Evidence Codes - Keep a copy of the Evidence Codes for handy reference
Breeding Dates and Habitats - Your cheat sheet for expected breeding dates and habitats of Iowa birds

BBA Field Card - This two-page document can be printed front-to-back to create a foldable field card. Used in conjunction with the short Block Data form (see below), this field card might be used to capture dates for multiple trips.
Block Data - Record up to four different trips on this one-page document
Species by Block - For those who prefer to capture several days worth of data before entry. You will need one document for each block. This is a 10-page form which includes all breeding species recorded in Iowa as well as a place to track dates for each level of evidence. People who plan on making multiple visits to a block may find this form handy for gathering the most complete information about the breeding species there.
Verify Habitats and Landscapes - At least once during the course of the atlas project, volunteers are asked to verify the habitats and landscapes of the block. If there are no significant changes, this is as simple as marking "No Change" on the habitat verification page. If there are significant changes, however, this form will help you record the predominant landscape in each square mile for later entry.