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WLD2120 - Survey and Monitoring for Non-Game Birds
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This course introduces participants to survey and monitoring techniques for assessing populations of various non-game bird groups. Daily field exercises will be conducted to practice techniques learned in the classroom. Sessions include nongame bird identification, survey design, survey techniques with emphasis on point count monitoring, Partners in Flight, and current
issues. Sessions are conducted in both the classroom and in the field.

College Credit 1 semester hour
Who Should Attend: Biologists and other natural resource professionals participating in or conducting nongame bird surveys.
Objectives:
Demonstrate common survey techniques for non-game birds.  Discuss approaches to organizing and initiating non-game bird monitoring programs.  Discuss history, objectives, and the role of Partners in Flight.  Learn basic bird ID techniques by sight and song.  Manage, design, and analyze survey and monitoring programs.
Length: 3.5 days/28 hours   Availability: Annually
Contact:
Dave Lemarie
Email:
dave lemarie@fws.gov
Phone:
(304) 876-7490

 



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