National Citizen Science
Transcript of National Citizen Science
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Christmas Bird Count
• 113 years, 2351 circles
• 20 countries
• Over 70,000 people/yr
• Over 64 million birds/yr
• 93% of chapters sponsor a CBC circle (2012 chapter report)
Green-tailed towhee, Lake Oconee, Georgia, Rachel Cass
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Value of citizen science efforts to conservation. • 2006: $5.6 million value to
society
• CBC data are used to shape policy and conservation efforts
• Data shared with researchers, agencies for conservation planning and species management.
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CBC Resources
• Resources on how to conduct a Christmas Bird Count: Manuals, videos, data entry and historical data.
• Information and guidance on how to propose a new CBC circle.
• Portal for participants to register for your count.
• National Press visibility.
• Recognition of your chapter in public reports and the historical database.
• Opportunity to submit features to the new quarterly citizen science eNewsletter.
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CBC Opportunities • Starting a new circle in areas/habitats CBC has never been conducted, including a
nearby IBA.
• Adopting circles that have lapsed.
• CBC is a great subject for an evening lecture.
• Opportunity for new people to birding to find out about your chapter.
• Hold a tally rally. Organize a field party for new joiners.
• Tell us how you are using your CBC results locally
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Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)
• President’s Day Weekend – February 14-17, 2014
• Accessible – 79% of Chapters involved
• Global – 111 Countries and independent
territories
Photo by GBBC Participant Ben Thomas
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GBBC Resources
• Promotional Resources – Posters, eCards, Press Release, etc.
• Educational Materials – Instructions, Birding Guides
• Photos – Over 7,000 each year
Photos by GBBC Participants Michele Black and Burney Huff
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GBBC Opportunities
• Hold an event – Promoted through birdcount.org
• Promote the count – Online and in the community
• Get out and count!
Photo by 2012 GBBC Participant Anna Delapaz
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Hummingbirds at Home Resources: • Mobile apps and website to enter data
• National press and visibility
• Narrated powerpoint about the program
• Logos and images for promotion
• Access to show PBS film on hummingbirds
Allen’s Hummingbird © Ashok Khosla
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Hummingbirds at Home Opportunities
• Create an event about hummingbirds: PBS film viewing, birding festival, butterfly counts, native plant sales, hummingbird survey.
• Education: what to plant for hummingbirds, using hummingbird feeders.
• Collaborate with a local garden club or plant society, butterfly or bee enthusiasts.
• Sign-up and submit your hummingbird observations.