Contribute to Science Through Birding
The Puget Sound Seabird Survey is looking for birders in Eastside Audubon’s catchment area to join this established Community Science program.
PSSS - Richmond Beach - Linda and John Mutfeldt, and Kristin Campbell (black hoodie) © Toby Ross - Oct 2015
The Puget Sound Seabird Survey (PSSS) is a community science survey created by Seattle Audubon in 2007 and continued by the Puget Sound Bird Observatory since 2022. This survey effort trains volunteer birdwatchers to gather valuable data on wintering seabird populations in Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, and waters surrounding the San Juan Islands.
Volunteers are asked to conduct 7 surveys with a small team of fellow surveyors at specific locations throughout the Sound. All surveys are synchronized to take place once per month on the first Saturday in 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 teams 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.
Some of the members of Eastside Audubon Society already participate in the Puget Sound Seabird Survey, and we would love to have more Eastside folks participate.
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 interested in taking part, please reach out to Program Manager Toby Ross t_ross@pugetsoundbirds.org