Observation notebook
Look closely. Leave wildlife alone.
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Field prompt
Place
Where are you observing? Record habitat, weather, time and any human disturbance.
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Evidence
Write only what you can see or hear. Separate an observation from an interpretation.
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Behaviour
Describe one action with a verb: feeding, resting, calling, moving, grooming or interacting.
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Question
What would you need to observe again, measure or source before making a broader claim?