The title of this section is intentionally vague. We would hope to see regular monthly reports from everyone, but know that is unrealistic. We would like to include here, however, more comprehensive presentations than individual trip reports, which should continue to be posted at Kantori. 'Comprehensive' does not necessarily mean long and arduous; it means more of an overview of the avian situation in your area. Please specify clearly the area you are discussing. Here are some guidelines suggested by Nial Moores:

In posting seasonal reports for your area, try to gather some background information to any notable record ('notable' perhaps as in rare locally, or globally/nationally threatened, or considered a high count, or unusual date, etc. Such records would best be supported by more detailed background information. Observations can be hugely improved by adding some of the following:

Species A was seen

1) At site name (with name of nearest big town or city, and prefecture);

2) On/between these dates (if known, or stated if NOT known);

3) With x number of individuals/age/sex (if known, or stated if not known);

4) Found by (if known, or stated if not known);

5) Photographed or found dead or as a sight record.

A record so described could then be even further improved by some comment (where appropriate or known) like, 'local birder suggested it was the first record in the prefecture, even though regular in neighboring area x', 'used to be common there but this is believed the first record in 5 years' or 'record will be published in local journal Y', etc.