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Become a Magpie Monitor
There are several ways that you can help monitor
Yellow-billed Magpie populations.
- POINT COUNTS
(Variable radius point count) This
is where we need you the most. Count magpies four times a year
at a specific point (we'll help you pick out a point that is convenient
for you). This method will provide the best data for assessing
Yellow-billed Magpie abundance (how many are there?) and distribution
(where are they found?).
- ROOST
COUNTS
A Roost Count involves counting birds
as they leave the roost each morning.
- ADOPT-A-NEST
~~~ MONITOR NESTS
You can Monitor nests by keeping track
of magpies as they fly twigs to their nests and count the number
of active nests you find.
- COLLECT
FEATHERS FOR DNA STUDIES
At selected roost and nest sites you may also get involved in
collecting shed feathers for DNA analysis.
- HELP
US IN THE OFFICE
If you have skills with graphic design and website development,
can volunteer at least 4 hours per week, and can periodically
travel to UC Davis, email Holly at hbernest@ucdavis.edu.
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