FeederWatchers

Know the difference between a downy and hairy woodpecker? Are you a beginner or seasoned birdwatcher? Become a FeederWatcher! The Kellogg Environmental Center is seeking volunteers for its Project FeederWatch program. Volunteers will monitor birds and maintain the bird feeding stations at the Kellogg Environmental Center from November to April on Fridays and Saturdays.

Project FeederWatch is a bird survey that studies the distribution and populations of winter bird species across the country. Volunteers monitor and count the number of birds at the center’s bird feeders on Fridays and Saturdays from November through April. The data is carefully recorded and sent to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for compilation, analysis, and publication. Project FeederWatch is well suited for students, teachers, families, retirees, and anyone who has an interest in birds and enjoys watching wildlife. All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by adults. The free training will be provided.