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  • Home
  • About Us / Contact
  • What is a pigeon guillemot?
  • Why do we study them?
  • How can I get involved
  • 2020 Survey Tool Box
    • Survey and PIGU FAQ
    • Survey Training Videos
  • Current Happenings
  • Gallery photos and video
  • Featured Pigeon Guillemot Colonies
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how to get involved

Being a Volunteer

Trained volunteers are key to gathering the core of our research data. Each spring we recruit new volunteers. A one-evening training session and an in-the-field orientation are required for volunteers. Volunteers are expected to visit their assigned colonies at least once every week during late May, June, July and August (at least 10 weeks).

The survey also includes more concentrated study during the period when the young are being fed in the burrows. Focused research at this time will shed light on the success of fledglings and the species of fish used to feed the young.
Our volunteer team has great enthusiasm for and interest in stewarding their colonies. The survey experience offers them an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to a community science project. Many also find it a delightful excuse for observing and enjoying our nearshore environment.

Please visit the 2020 Survey Toolbox to view more details about the volunteer duties and protocol.
Where We Survey
Navigate on the map below to find out where we are surveying pigeon guillemots in Washington State. If you are interested in being a survey volunteer, click on a highlighted area to find contact information for the local organization managing breeding surveys. Don't see a survey in your area? Get in touch with us and we'll do our best to get you out volunteering!

Have some questions or a sighting to share? We always love to hear from our community!


Email

guillemotresearch@gmail.com