Contribute to Science Through Birding
The Puget Sound Seabird Survey is looking for birders in Thurston County – in particular the Olympia, Lacey, and Boston Harbor areas – to join this established Community Science program. Volunteers are asked to conduct 7 surveys with a small team of fellow surveyors at specific locations. All surveys are synchronized to take place once per month on the first Saturday, October – April. You will be provided training in the survey technique and ideally will have good seabird identification skills. However, there are roles on the survey team for birders of all levels. Now in its 15th season, you’ll be contributing to valuable science that monitors wintering seabirds across Puget Sound and informs important management decisions. Previously, the project was part of Birds Connect Seattle’s (formerly Seattle Audubon) science program but transitioned to its new home at Puget Sound Bird Observatory in 2022. More information can be found on our website and if you are interested in taking part, please reach out to Program Manager Toby Ross at t_ross@nullpugetsoundbirds.org
Photo credit: PSSS – Richmond Beach – Linda and John Mutfeldt, and Kristin Campbell (black hoodie), by Toby Ross, October 2015.
