The International Shorebird Survey (ISS) is a volunteer-based monitoring program that collects data on shorebirds across the Americas. Through standardized counts, volunteers contribute to a global effort to understand and conserve migratory shorebirds and the habitats they depend on.

Every winter, birders and nature enthusiasts join the Christmas Bird Count, a time-honored community science project that has monitored bird populations for more than a century. By spending a day in the field counting every bird seen or heard, participants contribute valuable data to one of the longest-running community science efforts in the world.

eBird turns your bird sightings into science. eBird data have been used in hundreds of conservation decisions and peer-reviewed papers, thousands of student projects, and help inform bird research worldwide.

Birding by Ear is a series of walks focused on learning birdsong and understanding more about the lives of migratory songbirds. Join our mailing list for updates and schedule announcements.

During bird banding demonstrations, visitors get an up close look at how biologists study birds. These sessions offer a rare chance to see wild birds in the hand and to learn about the science that underpins bird conservation.