Click the Sightings button. The Sightings window will appear.
To enter a sighting, click File and then click New. In Mac, just click New.
The Sighting dialog box shown below opens
Box |
Description |
Name |
Type a name or click the arrow to the right of the name and select a species name from the list. The name that appears is the last birds viewed in the Field Guide. (The typing method is the same as described in Typing a Species Name to View). You can add a sighting for any species, even if filtering is on. |
Date |
Type or select a date (today's date is displayed). |
Location |
Type or select the location of the sighting. This must be a state or province. If you want to enter more detailed locations, you should get the Birder's Diary to keep track of your sightings. |
Comments |
Type any comments you want to include with this sighting. You will be able to sort by these comments when viewing the list. |
Observer |
Click New… to enter a new observer. Use the drop-down arrow to select from your list of observers. If you want a more robust listing and recordkeeping program, or you want to see all the birds of the world, we strongly recommend Birder's Diary. |
Click OK when you have completed the form..
To change something, double-click the sighting you want to change. The Sighting box will appear. Make your changes and click OK.
To delete a sighting, click the sighting you want to change and click the black X.