Project Phoenix: learning about bird reponses to smoke from wild fires
A community science project called Project Phoenix begins today, Aug. 1: it concerns birds in California and their distribution during times of smoky wildfires and clear skies. It is the creation of UCLA & Natural History Museum joint postdoctoral researcher, Olivia Sanderfoot.
https://www.project-phoenix-investigating-bird-responses-to-smoke.org/
The project aims to have observers note birds in their neighborhood for 10 minutes a week through the most fire-prone months of the year (August–October). These data will then be analyzed to learn more about bird responses to smoke from wildfires. Beginner birders are welcome and encouraged to participate – no previous birding experience is required.
Below is the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8OHBGyiA9Sll27l77ig7w-AQmfCS_hd6D-kIwYOS1xCoE5Q/formResponse
