You don’t need to be a professional biologist to contribute valuable observations to science- and have a great time doing it! Consider joining one of these citizen efforts and help collect valuable data on Montana’s birds, wildlife, and natural systems.
For more information about any of our current Citizen Science projects, contact Peter Dudley ([email protected]) or Gwynne Rohde ([email protected]).
2024 Montana Audubon Citizen Science Projects:
For more information and to sign up, click on the project pages below.
Volunteers complete winter and/or summer surveys for target species to collect data that will help us understand how birds are responding to climate change. A project with National Audubon.
These nocturnal cavity nesting owls depend on old growth trees in riparian areas, and we need your help looking for these birds throughout the state to assess their conservation needs.
We’re working with many partners to learn more about Long-billed Curlews to protect the grasslands and agricultural lands they need for breeding.
Montana Audubon is partnering with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks throughout eastern Montana to discover where Chimney Swifts are active and breeding; often in towns and near buildings with large chimneys.