Citizen Science

Species Monitoring Programs

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Assist with these important wildlife census events. 

• Data is sent to national databases to help track migration, diversity and other wildlife population concerns. 
• All fees go the national organizations compiling the count data.
• No experience necessary; trained specialists lead each group.
• Appropriate for adults and older, interested children.

Bird Counts

TOS Spring Migratory Bird Count, May 5, 2012; 7-11:30 am, no fee - Register now

TOS Fall Migratory Bird Count 2012; date TBA, 7-11:30 am, no fee

Audubon/TOS* Christmas Bird Count, 2012; date TBA,  7:45 - 11:30 am - $5, goes to Audubon

Butterfly Counts

Owl's Hill/Nashville Memorial Day NABA** Count, May 14, 2012; 10 am - 4 pm - $3 goes to NABA  Register now

Owl's Hill/Nashville Fourth of July NABA Count, July 8, 2012; 10 am - 4 pm - $3, goes to NABA  Register now

Owl's Hill/Nashville Labor Day NABA Count, September 10, 2012; 10 am - 4 pm - $3, goes to NABA  Register now

Helpful Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Dress for the weather.
• Use insect repellent from April 1 to October 1.
• Binoculars and field guides are helpful but not necessary.
• Owl's Hill has a limited number of binoculars for visitors' use during the programs.

*Tennessee Ornithological Society (TOS)

**North American Butterfly Association (NABA)