Join the local team helping understand how birds are adapting to a changing climate in West Michigan.

Become a Community Scientist and help the National Audubon Society gather data about how birds are responding to climate change throughout the United States.

Understanding how birds are responding to climate change is essential to protecting them.

We need your help to do just that by counting and documenting how their ranges are shifting. Audubon’s Climate Watch program contributes to scientific analysis by providing vital data on how birds are faring with climate change. The more information we have on birds across the country, the better prepared we will be to advocate for necessary responses to the risks birds are facing.

If you have previously participated in Climate Watch, THANK YOU! We value your time and help in this important effort and hope you can continue to participate. The program has been growing steadily.

If you are new to Climate Watch, please join us. Your participation would require 1-2 mornings of your time within the 30 day window. Understanding how to use eBird is helpful but not a requirement.

You will be tasked with choosing 12 spots within a 10x10 kilometer square as part of a grid system organizing the country for this count. Becky Kuhn, the area coordinator, is available to guide you with any of the steps along the process.

Your participation helps to provide experts with important information about species numbers, distribution and habits. It is a fun way to become involved in protecting the environment and helping bird populations.

You can find out more about the program by visiting Audubon.org or by contacting Becky Kuhn at bexrecky@gmail.com, or by phone/text at 616-437-9205 (please leave a voicemail).

Winter Survey Dates:

January 15 to February 15

Summer Survey Dates:

May 15 to June 15