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Michigan Bird Breeding Survey Opportunity

4/16/2015

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The North American Breeding Bird Survey is an annual spring survey that’s been going on since the 1960s and is one of the few robust scientific studies that lets us monitor trends in our breeding birds. Since the beginning, the survey has depended on skilled, experienced birders to collect data – and that data has been pivotal in spotting species in decline and at risk and in prioritizing habitat conservation decisions. Surveys are conducted at predetermined locations along a driving route and don’t require any sort of strenuous activity.

There are still 9 survey routes in Michigan that need volunteers. You can use the link below to see a map of the routes, but the open routes are:

  • Wilson – Menominee County
  • Riggsville – northern Emmet & Cheboygan counties
  • St. Charles – Saginaw & Bay counties
  • Prattville – Hillsdale & Lenawee counties
  • Beaver Lake – Alpena, Alcona, and Oscoda counties
  • Harietta – Lake & Wexford counties
  • Walloon Lake 2 – Charlevoix County
  • Herron – Alpena County
  • Hartland – Oakland & Livingston counties

For more information about the survey or to volunteer for a route, please contact Katie Koch, the Michigan BBS coordinator, at Katie_kock@fws.gov or 906-226-1249.

 Thanks!

Karen T. Cleveland
All-Bird Biologist
Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources
525 W. Allegan St./PO Box 30444
Lansing, MI 48909

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr
clevelandk1@michigan.gov
517-284-6160

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