Vision
Monitoring species diversity in urban wildlife habitats of King County through the work of citizen scientists, and empowering citizens to become advocates for wildlife habitat in their communities.
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How It Works
Volunteers conduct bird censuses once a month. The data are entered into a master database. These data serve to assist Seattle Audubon's advocacy efforts in land-use decisions.
The project's name includes "neighborhood" because the project enlists volunteers primarily from the neighborhood surrounding the wildlife habitat being surveyed. The intent is to educate Seattle Audubon members about the habitat close to their homes, to observe what birds live there as the seasons change, and in doing so, to encourage members to become advocates for the wildlife "in their neighborhoods" or communities.
Current project survey sites:
View Seattle Audubon - Neighborhood Bird Project in a larger map
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Leader
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Park
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Day of Count
(monthly)
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Volunteer Preference
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| Carmine Pascucci |
Camp Long |
2nd Saturday |
any |
| Jan Bragg |
Magnuson Park |
2nd Saturday
|
any
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| Jan Bragg |
Lake Forest Park |
1st Sunday
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any
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| Richard Youel |
Genesee Park |
1st Saturday
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beginners OK
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| Penny Rose |
Discovery Park |
1st Saturday
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experienced
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| Sam Woods |
Seward Park |
2nd Saturday
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intermediate *
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Rebecca Galloway &
Jennifer Kauffman |
Arboretum |
3rd Saturday
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any
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| Cynthia Wilson |
Carkeek Park |
1st Saturday
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intermediate
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| Cynthia Wilson |
Golden Gardens |
1st Sunday
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beginners OK
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| * A significant amount of the birding in Seward Park is birding by ear (60%) … but almost more important is level of dedication. Park leaders would be willing to work with volunteers on this skill if they are committed. Since the beginning of the Seward Park survey ALL of our volunteers have vastly improved skills in BBE |
Contact Toby Ross, Seattle Audubon Science Manager, if you would like more information about the Neighborhood Bird Project.