first letter of first two words, first two letters of last word (e.g.. 

 White-tailed Oeer = WIDE). For unusual species or ambiguous names, it 

 is best to list full name under "Remarks". 



12. Number of Animals . Make sure the sum of adult males, adult females, young, 

 and unclassified equals the total. Each distinct group of animals should be 

 given a separate observation number, 



13. Activity . List first two letters of word; for example: 

 BE = Bedded SO = Soaring 



ST = Standing DR = Drinking 



FE = Feeding CO = Courtship 



WA = Walking MA = Mating 



RU = Running SB = Standing and bedded (in same group) 



FL = Flying BF = Bedded and feeding (in same group) 



SW = Swimming RK = Roadkill 



PE = Perched SC = Scat 



NE = Nesting TR = Tracks 



14. Slope . Estimate degrees from horizontal. 



15. Aspect . N. NE. E. SE , S, SW, W, NW 



16. Percent of Snow. Estimate overall snow cover for area. 



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