Puget Sound Seabird Survey - Calling All Birders!

Volunteers conducting surveys © Toby Ross

The Puget Sound Seabird Survey is looking for birders to join this established Community Science program!

Now in its 16th season, you’ll be contributing to valuable science that monitors wintering seabirds across Puget Sound and informs important management decisions. Volunteers are asked to conduct 7 surveys with a small team of fellow surveyors at specific coastal 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. This year we started working with the University of Washington on a major research study focusing on seabird distribution and population trends. We’re also planning to collaborate with Birds Canada on a project that will examine the status of seabirds across the entire Salish Sea ecosystem. More information on PSSS can be found on the Puget Sound Bird Observatory website along with a fun Seabird ID quiz. If you’re interested in taking part, please complete this application form or reach out to Program Manager Toby Ross t_ross@pugetsoundbirds.org

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PSBO Website – https://www.pugetsoundbirds.org/about-psss

Seabird ID quiz - https://forms.gle/4qZZNMvfVmE4yfh68

PSSS Application Form - https://form.jotform.com/241365687010151

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