When I enter my count, why do I get a message saying that the count is too high?

The warning message about a high count is designed to help ensure that you have entered the count you intended to enter. The programming that generates the message is based on counts submitted by FeederWatchers in your region. Entering a higher than normal count can generate the message, but there is no need to worry about the message so long as you are accurately entering the maximum number of a particular species seen at one time during your count, without adding any counts together.

If you receive this message, be sure to add a description of your observation, and if you have a photo, attach that as well. Learn more about “flagged” records and what happens to them.