Beached Bird Survey Training: Brookings

COASST beached bird survey volunteers at work.\Photo by Melissa Keyser.

On Sunday, Dec. 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is hosting a beached bird survey training. This training will take place at the Chetco Activity Center (550 Chetco Ln. in Brookings).

 COASST beached bird participants conduct monthly surveys to systematically count and identify bird carcasses that wash ashore along ocean beaches from northern California to Alaska. As part of their involvement, participants learn about marine conservation and how to identify beached birds using the COASST Beached Birds field guide.

Data collected helps address important marine conservation issues and protect marine resources. Beach surveys are best conducted in groups of 2 or more—please come with a survey partner in mind or plan to join a team during training. No previous experience necessary, they will teach you everything that you need to know.

Participants will meet at the Chetco Activity Center. This event is free and open to all.
RSVP by emailing coasst@uw.edu.