Bird Counts / Surveys
Ogeechee Audubon conducts several bird counts / surveys throughout the year.
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Bird Counts
Basic bird counts are a good way to estimate population size, detect changes in population size or species diversity. The Christmas Bird Count ( CBC) is a census of birds in the Western Hemisphere, performed annually in the early Northern-hemisphere winter by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society. The purpose is to provide population data for use in science, especially conservation biology, though many people participate for recreation.
Ogeechee Audubon participates each year in the National Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Ogeechee Audubon is responsible for three CBC areas: Richmond Hill, Harris Neck, and Savannah. The Richmond Hill and Harris Neck survey occurs in late December while the Savannah survey is at the beginning of January. The public, no matter what birding skill level, is welcome to participate in our surveys. To learn more or sign-up click here.
Length of time will vary but could be as long as 4 hours.
Upcoming Bird Counts
Surveys
Surveys are conducted to gather data regarding bird populations at a defined time, in a defined area for a defined purpose. Surveys are more rigorous than bird walks or field trips. Surveys are conducted with a specific purpose in mind and the data that is collected will be submitted by the survey leader only and shared with the participants. These surveys are led by a core survey team. Ogeechee Audubon members are invited to participate in survey activity as citizen scientists and expected to stay for the length of the survey. Surveys are only open to Ogeechee Audubon Members who register and are confirmed by the Core team prior to each survey.
Length of time will vary but could be as long as 4 hours.