Five Minute Bird Count
Nationwide tailored courses available
Level 4

CFS426 Five Minute Bird Count

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  • Course code

    CFS426T

  • Locations and dates

    Off Campus:

    22 February 2025
    Course opens for study 22 February. Workshop 25-26 Feb 2025 - GOLDEN BAY
    7 March 2025
    Course opens for study 7 March. Workshop 10-11 March 2025 - DUNEDIN
    31 March 2025
    Course opens for study 31 March. Workshop 3-4 April 2025 - WHAKATĀNE
    4 April 2025
    Course opens for study 4 April. Workshop 7-8 April 2025 - GERALDINE
    7 April 2025
    Course opens for study 7 April. Workshop 10-11 April 2025 - TARANAKI
    12 May 2025
    Course opens for study 12 May. Workshop 14-15 May 2025 - WELLINGTON/KAPITI
    16 May 2025
    Course opens for study 16 May. Workshop 19-20 May 2025 - MAKARORA
    11 August 2025
    Course opens for study 11 August. Workshop 14-15 August 2025 - AUCKLAND
    1 September 2025
    Course opens for study 1 September. Workshop 4-5 September 2025 - NGAWHA
    5 September 2025
    Course opens for study 5 September. Workshop 8-9 September 2025 - CHRISTCHURCH
    13 October 2025
    Course opens for study 13 October. Workshop 16-17 October 2025 - TAUPŌ
    10 November 2025
    Course opens for study 10 November. Workshop 13-14 Nov 2025 - WELLINGTON
  • Fees

    Tuition: 11.00
    Student levy: 11.00
  • Credits

    5

Identify a range of common forest birds using the Department of Conservation 5-minute bird count protocol.

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In this course, you will learn how to identify a range of common forest birds using the five-minute bird count (5MBC) protocol, commonly used by the Department of Conservation and many community groups.

You will learn how to establish a consistency of data collection, recording, and storage, and to make the data available for analysis, reporting, and subsequent business planning within the required timeframe.  

The 5MBC course is based on the Dawson and Bull field method. This course uses modern techniques, such as an online programme and pre-recorded bird calls, to help you identify common forest bird species.

Please take note of the workshop dates as they differ from the course start date. Also, online enrolments for our courses close on the course start date.

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