A Guide for new locations - not all headings need to be used. Enclose birds in [[ ]] as well as any locations which may be elsewhere on Opus
If necessary add the templates for {{stub}} if there is no information, or {{incompletelocation}} if some sections have been done.
Pictures
The code to enable a picture to be inserted is:
[[File:FILENAME.JPG|thumb|550px|right|Place a short description of what the image shows such as view from Marsh Hide<br />Photo © by {{user|FIRSTNAME+SURNAME|FIRSTNAME SURNAME}}<br />This space for the location and date the picture was taken]]
If more than one photo is to be added the second and subsequent ones should be sized at 350px
Habitat/view photos are preferred
Overview
Birds
Notable Species
Use for 'special' birds that use the site during the year - this could be because of large numbers on migration or difficult to find birds, etc
Rarities
Use for rare species that have made only occasional visits over the years
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
This is a template, do not remove the coding. Enclose all birds in [[]], comma separated. Include in this section only birds which are 'likely' to be seen. Use the Rarities section for those birds that have been recorded there but are not regularly seen.
Please list birds in the order of a recent field guide for the area.
Other Wildlife
Site Information
History and Use
Areas of Interest
Access and Facilities
Contact Details
References
List of sources used in writing the article
{{ref}} A template to gain access for regularly used sources. Also provides the Recommended Citation text.
External Links
Links to Tourist Information sites (non-commercial)
The official website for the Location
Maps
Bird Forum threads
{{GSearch|"placename 1" {{!}} "placename 2"}} {{!}} "placename 3"}}
{{VSearch|"placename 1" {{!}} "placename 2"}} {{!}} "placename 3"}} These templates search the Birdforum Gallery for any images or videos uploaded by members.
[[Category:Locations]] This category should be placed at the bottom of all location articles
There are many other Categories that can be used:
- Country, State, County,
- RSPB, WWT, National Wildlife Refuges etc
- Missing Location Images (this one should be deleted once an image is found
