Greater Akron Audubon Society

Summer Bird Census

Page last updated on August 18, 2011

Come Count With Us! Plan to join us for 2012. See you in the field!

Contact Doug Vogus at 330-352-2355 (email vogeye@yahoo.com) or Ann Chasar at 330-467-3664 (email ascdwc43@yahoo.com) for more information. If you are new to birding you are welcome to join us and work on your birding skills.

History of the census

The chapter participates in the summer bird census each year. Over approximately one week, members roam throughout their assigned territory counting birds that they either see or hear. Many of the counters started as novice birders who worked with more accomplished birders during the count. Having an extra set of eyes to find birds helps make the count more accurate. In addition, the novice can learn how to recognize birds by sight, sound, and environment.

Last year (2011) the census was held from June 10 through June 19. Birders had this 10 day period to observe and count the birds in their assigned territories. If you are interested in participating in the future, please contact either Doug Vogus or Ann Chasar using the information given below.

The long term benefit of this activity is a record of how the distribution of species and counts within species changes over the years. This data is of importance to biologists and environmentalists who wish to monitor the changes that occur on a regional or national level, not just a local level.

Any birder who wants more information please contact Doug at 330-352-2355 (e-mail vogeye@yahoo.com) or Ann at 330-467-3664 (email ascdwc43@yahoo.com)

You can look at the results of previous counts given on Excel spreadsheets at the following links:

Summer Bird Census Summary 1978-2011

Summer 2011 Bird Census

Summer 2010 Bird Census

Summer 2009 Bird Census

Summer 2008 Bird Census

Summer 2007 Bird Census

Summer 2006 Bird Census

Summer 2005 Bird Census

Summer 2004 Bird Census

Summer 2003 Bird Census

Summer 2002 Bird Census

Summer 2001 Bird Census

Summer 2000 Bird Census

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