Throughout the seasons, Rochester birders participate in various monitoring projects. These provide an opportunity to be outside, collect useful data, and do meaningful work with other birders in a fun environment. Details of surveys can be found at these links:

• NYS Breeding Bird Atlas III
• Christmas Bird Counts
• NYSOA Waterfowl Count
• Breeding Bird Survey
• Project FeederWatch
• Braddock Bay Bird Observatory – Songbird Banding
• Braddock Bay Raptor Research – Hawkwatch
• Braddock Bay Raptor Research – Owl Survey
• NYS-DEC Winter Raptor Survey
• BirdMapper Building Strike Surveys

If you’re managing a survey route and want to discuss ideas for reaching RBA members, contact us.

Northern Saw-whet Owl – Braddock Bay Bird Observatory © Dominic Sherony