Volunteers and partner biologists combine to survey the flyway from November 15th to December 15th every year.
Interested in Counting Shorebirds?
Volunteer surveyors are the heart of the Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey. We invite volunteers to take ownership of a survey route and then cover the route each year. Take part in the conservation of shorebirds and their habitats by contributing to a long term monitoring program.
Time Commitment: ~2 days each year:
Training: Attend a protocol training session or watch the online training video prior to the survey.
Scouting: Become familiar with your site, make sure you know the access points and how long it will take to cover the area.
Survey: One day between November 15th and December 15th.
The best candidates for the project will:
have their own optics (binoculars and scope)
possess reliable transportation
be willing to follow a protocol and enter data online into CADC
have computer knowledge and skills
have a passion for and dedication to shorebird conservation
be enthusiastic about long term ecological monitoring projects
Please contact a regional project leader (see table on the volunteer page) for more information on taking part.
For general questions about volunteering or to inquire about a site not listed please contact: Matt Reiter mreiter@pointblue.org