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If you are fortunate enough to see a bird that is considered rare for Essex then please complete the form below.  It will be sent automatically to the County Recorder who will forward it to the Essex Identifications Panel for their consideration.  Essex rarities are identified as “Description (EBSIP)” on the Essex Bird List.
 
The essential and minimum information required for your sighting to be reviewed by the Identifications Panel is indicated below by a red asterisk *.  However, please provide as much information as you can and wherever possible please submit a photo.
 
If you see a national rarity, identified as “Description (BBRC)” on the Essex Bird List, then please submit your record to the British Birds Rarities Committee and also send a copy to the Essex County Recorder.