Power of Citizen ScienceAll across
North America, thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds are participating in the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s bird projects. From backyards and city streets to remote
forests, these people represent the world’s largest research team. We call them
citizen scientists.
The powerful partnership between these citizen
scientists and Lab researchers means that together, we are gathering a wide range of
information that can be used to better understand and protect birds and their habitats.
How much time does it require?
Participating in our citizen-science projects
can be as easy as glancing periodically at your backyard bird feeder, or you can "get
out in the field" by gathering data about the relationship between habitat
characteristics and forest bird nesting success. And everything in between. There’s a
citizen-science project for every time commitment.
Citizen Science accomplishments
Results from citizen-science projects are being
applied to bird conservation efforts all over the continent. Citizen science has also led
to the purchase of land that hosts breeding populations of several declining species.
Findings from citizen-science projects are published in scientific and educational
journals, and are also used to produce bird population management guidelines. At the same
time, citizen scientists come to better understand the complex issues surrounding birds
and conservation, making them effective stewards within their own communities.
Overview
of Citizen Science Projects (Which project is for me?) -- This page outlines
the main features of each project.
Goals
and Methods for Citizen Science projects
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