How to register and book a site in Birdata

    Great Glossy Count 2023 registrations are now closed.

    Registrations to take part in the Great Glossy Count 2024 will open on 

    Wednesday 31 July, 2024.

    Video guide: How to register and book a site in Birdata

    1. Log in or sign up to Birdata

    1. Go to the registration page in Birdata: bit.ly/glossycount2023 and log in or sign up for a Birdata account.
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    Having issues verifying or logging in? 

    If you are experiencing problems verifying your account or logging in, make sure you are using the bit.ly/glossycount2023 link; other links may not work properly meaning you are unable to verify your account or log in.

    2. Register

    1. Click the 'Register' button; read the text and then click the 'Confirm' button.

    3. Pass the Quiz

    1. Click the 'Take Quiz' button.

    2. Correctly answer 16 or more questions to pass the quiz (you can take the quiz more than once). Passing the quiz will allow you to book a site.

    You can use our resources at bit.ly/glossyproject and sign up to attend a training workshop to learn more about Glossy Black-Cockatoos and safety in the field.

    4. Book a Site

    1. Click the 'View Booking Map' button, OR enter your group booking code and click the 'Join Booking' button.
    2. Click a grid cell (i.e., survey site) to zoom into the surrounding area, or use the '+ -' buttons in the bottom right-hand corner to zoom in or out. You must click the'+' symbol at least 6 times to see all grid cells.
    3. Click the grid cell you would like to book.
      1. Priority orange grid cells are survey sites identified by BirdLife Australia and individual experts and organisations working to conserve Glossies, and are there to help guide you to surveying a suitable site. If you are aware of a suitable location not marked as priority, you are most welcome to survey that site instead.
      2. We have done our best to identify suitable priority survey sites, but cannot guarantee that all priority sites listed are accessible or suitable. Please use your best judgement if surveying a site at a location you have not been to before.
    4. Select one of the green event dates (Sat 9 Sep or Sun 10 Sep) you wish to book for (red and grey dates mean the site is unavailable to book on those dates).
    5. Click the 'Book Site' button.
    6. Check your details, and confirm you are physically and medically fit to participate. Once you are happy to proceed, click the 'Confirm Booking' button.

    You will receive an email confirming your booking. This will include a booking code that you can share with friends so they can join your site.

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