The Heart of Bird Conservation: Strong Science and Community Involvement
At Audubon, strong science is the foundation of everything we do to protect birds and their habitats. Every action we take is guided by rigorous research, ensuring that our conservation efforts are both effective and sustainable.
A key component of our scientific approach is integrating “Community Science.” Through these programs, passionate people like you play a vital role in collecting invaluable data that tracks bird populations, monitors migration patterns, and documents species trends.
Observations from community scientists directly inform Audubon’s work on policy, shaping conservation efforts, and ensuring a brighter future for birds across the globe.
In addition, these findings contribute to engagement tools like the Bird Migration Explorer, which utilizes multiple community science data layers to visualize the migration patterns of over 450 bird species.
Audubon leads several national and international community science programs where you can make a significant impact, including:
Stay updated on upcoming Audubon Mid-Atlantic community science programs and opportunities by checking our calendar of events and following the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove Facebook page.