Bird Feeder Daily Log Worksheet

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Bird Feeder Daily Log

Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge — Requirement 5b

Print 14 copies — one per day for the required two-week observation period

Daily Observation Details

Date
Observation start time
Observation end time
Temperature (approx.)
Sunny Partly cloudy Overcast Rain / Snow Windy Calm

Bird Species Observed Today

List each species seen at or near the feeder. Record the maximum number seen at one time, which feeder they used, and any notable behavior.

Species NameMax # at onceFeeder used (A, B, ground)Behavior notes

Daily Notes

Anything unusual today? New species, interesting behavior, predator visit, weather effect on activity?

Two-Week Summary (complete on Day 14)

Total species observed across 14 days
Most common species
Most surprising species
What patterns did you notice? (weather effects, time-of-day patterns, species interactions)

Counselor Sign-Off

Scout's name
Counselor signature
Date reviewed