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