Willamalane Breeding Bird Survey Volunteer Training

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Description

Breeding Bird Survey Training

In North America, bird populations have declined in recent decades. Volunteers are invited become community scientists and contribute breeding bird survey data this May, helping to inform Willamalane land management. In this training, volunteers will learn about common bird species identification, field survey methods, how to participate in the May survey (which will take place on Willamalane parks and natural areas) and more. To register, be sure to "respond" to this opportunity and submit.

What to expect and prepare:

  • Learn identification features for the common birds seen in parks and natural areas.
  • Learn field survey methods including the use of e-Bird (an online program or app by Cornell Lab of Ornithology) and paper forms to record bird observations by location.
  • Practice hands-on outdoors at Island Park.
  • More information and sign up for May breeding bird survey. The May survey will take place at Willamalane parks and natural areas. Volunteer registration will be needed to participate in the surveys.
  • Survey data will be shared in June, more details to follow!

Please reach out to Maggie O'Driscoll, Volunteer Coordinator 541-852-8766 or email maggie.odriscoll@willamalane.org with any questions.

Details

Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
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Inclement Weather Plan: Meet in the Cascade Room inside the Adult Activity Center. The second portion of the training will take place outdoors at Island Park. Anticipate a walk down to the park and around park areas (likely up to 1 mile round trip at the most) and dress for the forecasted weather conditions. Walking surfaces will include grass and some uneven terrain without any elevation gain.
Get Connected Icon Training will be indoors followed by survey practice outdoors
Get Connected Icon Dress for the forecasted weather conditions
Get Connected Icon Bring your own binoculars
Get Connected Icon Volunteer check in upon arrival (sign waiver and photo release onsite)
Get Connected Icon Light activity level (standing and walking)
Get Connected Icon No experience necessary

Location

Get Connected Icon Willamalane Adult Activity Center - Cascade Room
215 W. C St
Springfield, OR  97477

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