At this month’s meeting of the Weminuche Audubon Society, Herb Grover will discuss the findings of the citizen science, forest bird monitoring project volunteers from our chapter have been conducting.
More than 60 volunteers have contributed to this study over the past five years, so we can definitely say that citizen science is indeed alive and well in Pagosa country. With sites at Turkey Springs, Fawn Gulch and Jackson Mountain, our project has revealed a very diverse bird community with more than 85 bird species accounted for thus far.
Interestingly, about half of those species remain here over the winter months, with about half migrating to Central and South America.
Along with the migratory patterns of the bird species we share the forest with, Grover will also discuss population trends, feeding behaviors and nesting habits of our feathered friends.
With the expectation of continuing this project into the coming years, we hope you will consider joining our team.
So, come join us on Wednesday, April 17, at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis Street. We will gather at 6 p.m. for socializing, with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. Please enter through the side door off the parking lot or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry. In appreciation for our meeting space, we welcome donations of nonperishable food for the church food bank. If you can’t join us in person, a link to join by Zoom will be posted on our website, weminucheaudubon.org.
