The preferred method of data submission is by completion of the bespoke RBBP spreadsheet (in Microsoft Excel) which can be downloaded here. This form contains full instructions (on the 2nd sheet within the workbook). The first sheet (labelled "Records") is used for recording individual sites for each species within the year being reported on. Please refer to the Data Submission page for full details of which species are covered by RBBP and the kind of data required.
As an alternative, there are also two PDFs or Word template forms provided; these have been in use for a number of years and may be completed on a computer and emailed, or printed off and posted. The Standard Form should be used for the majority of submissions, and indeed can be used for all submissions if a recorder finds that is simpler. The County Totals form should be used ONLY for certain scarce or less scarce species (named on the form) where there are ten or more pairs of the species breeding in the county in the year being reported.
Follow these links to download pdf versions of the forms plus instructions. The forms can then be printed for filling in and posting to the Secretary.
- Standard Form (pdf file)
- County Totals Form (pdf file)
- RBBP Forms - Instructions (pdf file)
The forms are also available as MS Word files for downloading and saving on your own system, where they can be filled in before emailing or posting to the Secretary. Please refer to the instructions on filling in the forms, given above.
You may prefer to 'right-click' on the following links and use the "Save Target As..." option.
- Standard Form Template (MS Word '.doc' file)
- County Totals Form Template (MS Word '.doc' file)