Page last updated on August 6, 2007
The chapter participates in the summer bird count 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.
This year (2007) the count was held from June 15 through June 24. 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 330-865-6706 (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:
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