Anyone wishing to participate on ornitho.it must register. Registration is a one-time process, and is simple. The personal information requested is used to contact observers if necessary and to ensure the quality of the information provided on the site. This personal data is protected from unauthorized access and is treated confidentially, in accordance with data protection legislation. Anyone wishing to simply view observations without accessing the advanced features does not need to register.
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Why do you need my email address?
We use this information to contact you for any additional information (if you provide your data on the site), to help you quickly in the event of technical problems, or to send you important information.
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When can I start submitting my observations on ornitho.it?
You can do it whenever you want. Simply register, and a few minutes later, you can log in and get started. It's important to note that you can also enter your old information, even if it dates back many years.
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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer that allow ornitho to identify you. They are used to store your email address, as well as your password if you choose the "remember password" option. They are also necessary to recognize you from one page to another and thus be able to offer you personalized information, such as the locations you visit most frequently. It is important to authorize ornitho.it to store cookies on your computer, otherwise the site will not function properly.
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Do I need to be connected to the Internet to submit my comments?
For now, yes. Ornitho only works when you have an active internet connection. This site was designed to share observations as quickly as possible. The internet offers unique opportunities to quickly collect large amounts of data from multiple observatories, without any management intervention. We simply check the plausibility of each observation, but all the management work is done automatically. For more information, see the instructions under point 3: "Register - Automatic Transmission."
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Why doesn't your website work with some navigation systems?
We've developed this site to be accessible to as many web browsers as possible. We're aware that some older browser versions may experience issues. If this occurs, we'd appreciate it if you contacted us at support@ornitho.it, detailing the issue; we'll do our best to assist you. The site has been tested on Internet Explorer 5.5 and higher on Windows, such as Chrome. Mozilla Firefox is supported on all platforms.
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I lost my password and can no longer log in. What should I do?
You can ask Ornitho to generate a new one for you. You'll find additional information in the instructions for use, under point 3: "Register - Login - Lost password."
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Why should I report my observations?
By submitting your data, you not only keep track of your observations throughout the year, but you also help ensure the monitoring of our nesting and migratory birds in collaboration with the associations, organizations, and institutions that are or will be associated with ornitho. Furthermore, sharing your observations with other enthusiasts will undoubtedly encourage you to persevere in your fieldwork (see "Ornitho Rules").
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I have several years of observations stored in my computer: can I import them?
No, we're not able to import your old data at this time. However, you can enter it directly into ornitho.
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I see so many birds. Should I report them all?
Not necessarily; collaboration is at your discretion. For this reason, ornitho offers two entry options. The first is by reporting individuals using the main form. The second, recommended if you regularly observe in recognizable spots or locations, is through the complete survey form. This second form of data transmission is very effective and provides valuable information on population trends as well as distribution.
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