Maryland Rare Species Reporting Form
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service, Natural Heritage Program.
Species Name - Common Name:
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Species Name - Scientific Name: (if known)
Date of observation: (mm/dd/yyyy preferred)
Location: (county or counties)
Coordinates: (lat/long, decimal degrees preferred)
Detailed directions/notes to the location or link to location pin: (a map can be attached at the bottom of the form)
Habitat description: (for example: terrain, slope, habitat type, dominant vegetation, etc)
Data on observed species: (for example: number seen, age or maturity, breeding behavior, track, scat, fruiting, flowering, etc.)
Photograph taken?
Yes
No
Audio recording taken?
Yes
No
iNaturalist or Maryland Biodiversity Project record #, if submitted:
Specimen taken?
Yes
No
If Yes, provide Collection # and Repository:
Identification problems?
Yes
No
Explain:
Landowner’s Name: (if available)
Landowner’s Contact Info: (if available)
Other comments: (for example: other people who observed this species, threats, management needs, etc.)
Reporter’s Name:
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Phone Number - Cell:
Phone Number - Home:
Email Address:
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Mailing Address:
Upload any additional materials, e.g., digital maps/screenshots of area observed, photos, or audio files.
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