Where guillemots gather, community science takes flight.
Welcome to the Salish Sea Guillemot Network
We are a community science project dedicated to the research, education, and protection of the Pigeon Guillemot in the Salish Sea. We monitor Pigeon Guillemot breeding colonies across the region to better understand their population dynamics and role in healthy coastal ecosystems.
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What is a Pigeon Guillemot?
Pigeon Guillemots, Cepphus columba, are medium-sized seabirds in the Alcid family.
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Why Do We Study Them?
Pigeon Guillemots are an important indicator species for marine ecosystems across the Salish Sea.
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How Can I Get Involved?
Trained volunteers are key to gathering the core of our research data. Find your nearest survey area.
What we do in a nutshell.
The Salish Sea Guillemot Network brings community science volunteers together to provide vital data that expands our understanding of Pigeon Guillemots, educates the public, strengthens our connection to the marine environment, informs conservation, and inspires stewardship.
Survey Support Resources
Are you a current survey volunteer looking for training and support materials?
You're in luck! We have a Survey Toolbox that is chock full of everything you need to know about performing the survey, data entry, and QA/QC--from tutorials to training videos, it's all there. You will also find copies of the current protocol and beach data sheet.
Our Sponsors
Each survey region is independently coordinated and supported by its own sponsor organization. Our project would not be possible without the contributions of the following groups:
Whidbey Audubon is our major sponsor and provides financial management services to SSGN.
Our Partners
In addition, we benefit immensely from our collaborations with the following partners:
Photo: Lac Pope
Make a donation.
Please help support our survey of Pigeon Guillemots. Our data helps Washington agencies assess the health of the Salish Sea. As our survey grows to encompass more areas of our Region, so do our costs to ensure we maintain scientific-level data collection.
Clicking this button takes you to the Whidbey Audubon Society website. Whidbey Audubon is our major sponsor and provides financial management services to SSGN.