Quick Reference for Yellow-billed Cuckoo Protocol Surveys

1. 
   Pre-survey -Be sure to have:
   

Playback device (such as Sansa Clip Mp3 player)

Speaker, such as Altec-Lansing orbital speaker

GPS

charger for mp3

2. 
   Before final survey – fill out the Site Visit Form
   

3. 
   All surveys:
   
   1. 
      Stop every 100 meters
      
   2. 
      Play call 5 times after 1-minute listening period
      
   3. 
      Wait 1 minute after last call before moving to next stop.
      

4. 
   When you encounter a cuckoo:
   
   1. 
      Stop playback immediately
      
   2. 
      Look for and observe the cuckoo first, then record data and take notes
      
   3. 
      Move 300 meters from the cuckoo before resuming playback
      
   4. 
      If the cuckoo follows you, move another 300 meters
      

5. 
   After you survey
   
   1. 
      Enter data in Electronic Summary Form (check permit for data submission requirements).
      
   2. 
      If required, report cuckoo sightings soon – usually within 24 hours.