Date: 4/22/26 9:10 am From: Rich Bailey <wvbirds...> Subject: 2026 Breeding Bird Survey help needed!
Hi all, I'm working on filling as many vacant survey routes as I can for this year. As many of you know, the BBS is a primary tool for long term monitoring of songbird populations. Routes are 25 miles long, with 50 stops where observers count birds for 3 minutes.
To run a route, you must have mastery by sight and sound of all native birds in WV. Additionally, your hearing must be excellent, particularly in the high range. Ability to hear high pitches unfortunately declines with age.
Routes can be run between 5/27 and 7/7.
We currently have the following vacant routes (coordinates are start locations):
