2018 Alpine Bird BioBlitz

Living near treeline in the West, Clark's Nutcrackers are experts at ripping into pine cones, pulling out seeds, and caching them for later use.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology Photo

Have your heard of bioblitzes, but never joined one? Have you wanted to get involved in citizen science, but haven't had the time? Well, here's your chance! This summer, the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) is celebrating the Year of the Bird by hosting an Alpine Bird BioBlitz.

Loosely defined, a BioBlitz is an event where public participants and scientists work together to document the biodiversity of a specific location. This year, our citizen science program will work with wildlife biologists to determine the detection or non-detection of twelve alpine bird species within a specific area. The Apline Bird BioBlitz is a day-long event with designated hikes over steep and rugged terrain. Participants should be able to hike moderate to strenous trails and have prior birding experience.

Alpine Bird BioBlitz Details

Come join us for Glacier National Park's first Alpine Bird BioBlitz! This is a one-day event held at desginated locations within the park. Participants should expect a full day of hiking and birding. This is a great opportunity to work alongside expert birders to document and learn about Glacier's alpine bird species, some of which are species of concern.

• Date: Friday, July 27, 2018
• Time: 6:30 a.m. start time for all hikes. End times will be variable with some hikes lasting into late afternoon/early evening. Note: In addition, one late start hike (9:00 a.m.) will be offered to Hidden Lake.
• Hiking Ability: Participants should be able to hike moderate to strenous trails.
• Requirements: Birding experience preferred. Binoculars are required.
• Participants must register to attend the event. For more information about the Alpine Bird BioBlitz and to register, visit our registration page.

Thanks to Glacier National Park Conservancy!

Funding for this project and the Glacier National Park Citizen Science Program provided by the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Paperwork Reduction and Privacy Act Statement

OMB Control Number: 1024-0275

Paperwork Reduction and Privacy Act Statement: The National Park Service is authorized by 54 U.S.C. 100702 to collect this information. This information will be collected through iNaturalist during BioBlitzes and other NPS citizen science events. The purpose is to find and identify as many species of plants, animals, and other organisms as possible in or around National Parks so that these occurrences can be documented. The data will be used by the NPS to better understand which species occur on its lands and where those species occur. Response to this request is voluntary. No action may be taken against you for refusing to supply the information requested. The permanent data will be anonymous. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Burden Estimate: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 5 minutes per response. Direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this form to: Simon Kingston (970-225-3551); or Phadrea Ponds, NPS Information Collection Review Coordinator.