2 - Observe Breeding

The second Atlas Essential is all about describing the breeding behaviors you observe. This is the fun part of atlasing! By recording behaviors on your checklists you provide critical data for science and conservation.

Read the articles below to learn when to enter codes (always!), how to use the codes correctly, what to do if you see a rare or sensitive species, and advice for getting more breeding confirmations.

As a general rule, report behaviors you see in the blocks where you see them. If you aren’t sure, be conservative and add notes. Don’t overthink it, just do your best and use common sense.