A group of scientists is looking for people’s help to learn about birds.
For the past 30 years, Project FeederWatch has been conducting bird counts at feeders across North America.
Over 49,000 citizen scientists help the organization collect data.
Canadian Coordinator Kerrie Wilcox says bird counts can change drastically year to year.
Last year, the group saw bird counts drop almost 20 percent and they group would like to see if numbers will rebound.
“Last year we had fewer birds at feeders and we think it’s because of a bumper seed and cone crop in boreal areas. That was pretty wide-spread across Canada.”
Wilcox says the commitment is very small.
“They count on two-day count periods. They can do that as often as once a week or once a month. Participants choose how much time they want to spend.”
Wilcox says all people need to do is look out their windows and count the birds.
If you have time to watch a bird feeder and would like to help, follow this link.
FeederWatchers are you ready for the new season? – starts Nov 10. For tips on how to create a safe feeding environment visit https://t.co/9BLtLW7qjU . FeederWatch participant Gord Belyea shared this great photo of his feeders. pic.twitter.com/ODc0UAjWy4
— FeederWatch Canada (@PFWCanada) October 16, 2018
Reported by: Ed Halverson
Twitter: @edwardhalverson
E-mail: halverson.ed@radioabl.ca
