The Power of Citizen Science: Tracking the Decline of the Eastern Wood-Pewee Bird populations are always in flux—but how do we know whether a species is genuinely declining or simply shifting its range? Traditional bird monitoring efforts can’t be everywhere at once. That’s wh...

The Eastern Wood-Pewee’s decline might have gone unnoticed — if not for birders like you.

A new blog post on how citizen science made the difference, and why structured checklists still matter.

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Why I Count Birds: A Personal Note on Obsession, Purpose, and the Bigger Picture Why I count birds: not for glory, but to ensure the ordinary doesn’t quietly disappear.

Why do I count birds?
Not for recognition. Not because it’s easy. But because it matters.

A personal reflection on decades of bird monitoring — and why the BirdUTM Project continues that mission.

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eBird Checklist - 25 Mar 2025 - UTM: 30U 456000 6144000 - 14 species Submitted by eBirdUTM Project.

First Sand Martin and Northern Wheatears along the Elvan Water in the Southern Uplands. #Scotland #ScotlandBirding #ScottishBirding #BirdUTMProject #BirdUTM #birding
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Hope on the Shore: How Structured Monitoring Helped Bring Back the American Oystercatcher After reflecting on the challenges facing global bird conservation, it’s time to spotlight something we don’t talk about enough: success. Because when conservation is done right — rooted in science, b...

The American Oystercatcher is making a comeback. Its population grew 43% from 2008 to 2023 thanks to long-term monitoring and coordinated conservation by Manomet and partners.
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Join the BirdUTM Project and help monitor bird populations with just 15 minutes of birdwatching! By adopting a survey spot and sharing your observations, you’ll contribute to vital conservation efforts.
Visit birdutmproject.org to get started. #BirdUTM #CitizenScience #Birding #BirdConservation