​Welcome to the Survey Toolbox for the Pigeon Guillemot Breeding Survey. Below you will find various guides and documents you will use in conducting your weekly surveys.
Survey Training Videos: In addition, we have created training videos that together cover the main aspects of the survey for beach volunteers.  All volunteers should view these training videos.
Survey123 Data System Training: Our survey data input tool and data storage system were created by and are maintained by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.  If you will be entering survey data or reviewing submitted data, this toolbox is for you.
Links to documents for the Pigeon Guillemot Survey:
Survey Protocol
Beach Data Sheet
Beach Data Sheet - Burrows Not Visible (BNV) Colony
Beach Data Sheet Directions
PIGU Counting Strategies and Guidelines
PIGU Counting Graphic
Prey Fish Identification Card
​Colony Lead Responsibilities​
Pigeon Guillemot Survey Window Signs for Bainbridge, Clallam, Jefferson, South Sound, Vashon and Whidbey
Frequently Asked Questions about Survey Protocol and PIGU Biology
SSGN Printable Flyer - Print double-sided
​Dead or Sick Birds on the Beach - What to do?

Beach Data Sheet

Prey Fish ID Card
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Download Beach Data Sheet (This download will give you both pages of the BDS.)
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Download Prey Fish ID Card
Use the following beach data sheet for colonies that have been categorized as "Burrows Not Visible" (BNV)
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Download Burrows Not Visible (BNV) Beach Data Sheet (This download will give you both pages of the BDS.)
2025 Weekly Survey Updates: Volunteers, want to know what's happening each week across the network and get important reminders and updates? Find our SSGN weekly survey updates here.