Dave,
Pls write a description of your bird, its behaviour, date and other circumstances, and submit it to the Records Committee. Your record is still of interest.
You should be able to find the unusual report recording form on the website for download.
Finally, I think the new format is very good. No doubt there are a few teething problems, but these will sort themselves out. I'd like to congratulate those behind it on a great job. Also, do not be afraid to publicise reasons for change that might not otherwise present themselves to those who simply use the site, as opposed to administering it. The reasons that Owen lists are, in my opinion, justification alone for changing the format.
Geoff Carey