CAS Citizen Science Training Session: Breeding Bird Survey 6/19/2010
Our 2010 Connecticut State of the Birds report (download a copy here) describes in great detail the importance of citizen science in providing the data needed to make smart and educated conservation decisions in the state. Historically, Connecticut birders have made a huge impact on bird conservation, but now and in future years there is a growing need for people trained to systematically collect the information necessary to best protect our birds and their habitats. You can become involved too by joining CAS staff Frank Gallo, Scott Kruitbosch and Twan Leenders on a breeding bird survey on CAS’ 155-acre Roy and Margot Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary adjacent to our Fairfield center located on 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, on Saturday June 19 from 9-12AM.
The Larsen Sanctuary harbors both irregular breeders such as Cedar Waxwings…
…and common species like the American Robin.
Finding fledglings, such as these Wild Turkey poults, clearly indicates a “confirmed breeding” record! 
Similarly, a nest with eggs (American Woodcock shown here) is a confirmation of breeding, butobservations during breeding bird surveys are not always this clear-cut.
