If you like observing marine birds, quiet mornings on the beach, and gathering data for the scientific community, then this is a volunteer opportunity for you!
The Pigeon Guillemot is a marine bird designated as an indicator species for the health of the Salish Sea.
Every summer from June through August, trained surveyors gather data by observing the behavior and breeding success of the Guillemots.
This data is used by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the University of Washington and other agencies, organizations and by the scientific community at large.
You can become a surveyor, too!
The training is in May and it is threefold: an online training in general, an on-the-beach training in person, and an on-site training at your assigned Guillemot colony.
