Citizen Science at Audubon Minnesota

Partner with Scientists to Help Birds!

Turn your passion for birding into a critical research tool!

Citizen Science is a great way for you to connect with the natural world through fun activities that generate vital information for the conservation of birds. This partnership benefits us all: you will learn about birds by taking part in these science-based activities, and Audubon's science staff gains valuable information. Most importantly, the birds benefit because it helps Audubon focus on those birds and habitats that need our help most.

Audubon is developing a range of Citizen Science programs that are suitable for birders of all degrees of experience.

Here are some current programs in which you can get involved

Christmas Bird Count: For over a century, volunteers have been collecting information on the birds in their communities, The CBC database now contains more than a century of data on early-winter bird populations across the Americas. This one-day annual event is an opportunity to meet other local volunteers, hone your birding skills, and take part in a seasonal tradition. In Minnesota the Christmas Bird Count is done in partnership with the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. For more information visit http://moumn.org/cbc.
Great Backyard Bird Count: This annual Presidents' Day Weekend event is an opportunity for you to count the birds in your backyard and beyond. For more information about the event or to report your findings go to GBBC. This site is operated in partnership with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.