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Data Submission Checklist: External Roost Surveys


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This checklist summarizes the steps described in the USFWS Florida Bonneted Bat Regulatory Survey Data Submission Protocol (see Downloadable Resources below) which are an accompaniment to the Florida Bonneted Bat Consultation Guidelines. Each button below leads to a section of the data submission protocol. Asterisk indicates instances where these guidelines differ from general NABat guidance and special attention should be taken when reviewing these sections of the protocol. Documents referenced in the checklist can be found in the Data Resource Package in the "Downloadable Resources" section of this webpage. 

  • Create an NABat user account 

  • Create a new project in NABat and verify project details are correct

  • Open CSV template for external roost surveys

  • Enter data from external roost survey as appropriate into CSV. Must include required metadata for upload to the NABat Partner Portal*

  • Upload uniquely named metadata CSV

  • Fix all errors if any present, re-upload corrected metadata CSV if necessary

  • Explore project and check for errors​

  • Upload survey photos/videos for every survey event 

  • Upload project report and any other relevant project files

  • Contact USFWS FBB Lead to inform of completed data submission

  • Maintain backup of project for one year after submission

  • Appendix 1: Checklists of steps to follow when submitting data

  • Appendix 2: Species within distribution of the Florida bonneted bat

  • Appendix 3: Counties within distribution of the Florida bonneted bat

Downloadable Resources

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