Help on getting help...

Our web site is full of resources for nest monitoring. Please make a good faith effort to find this information on our site first. If you still can’t find what you are looking for, then contact us by phone or email. We will do our best to answer your inquiries, but our staff time is limited and there may be delays in replies.

Before you write or call please try these resources:

Watch the video "Overview of the NestWatch web site" below

Consult the NestWatcher’s Resource Center
Find out about nest box plans and birds that use them, references, tips and more!

Check the Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Answers to questions about your account, data entry, nest monitoring, nest boxes, predators and more!

Review the NestWatch Instruction pages
Access the protocol, Code of Conduct, Nest Monitor Certification, collecting and entering data, exploring data and more!

Ask your question in the Discussion Forums
From beginner to advanced nest monitors, others probably have similar questions or have their own experience to share. NestWatch staff monitors theses forums regularly for accuracy and to provide answers to your questions.

Guidelines for asking good questions in the forums, by email or phone:

Be specific

“It doesn’t work” or “I can’t enter my data” or “I need a nest box plan” or “What is this bird/egg/nest?”

These types of questions are vague and difficult to answer. Make sure your question and description of the problem is specific. What didn’t work? Was there an error? If so, what was it? What page were you on? What were you trying to do? What exactly are you looking for? The more specific you can be the better able we are to answer your question in a timely manner.

Remember: Help us to help you!