Volunteers Needed for 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey
SALT LAKE CITY - Citizen scientists are needed across Utah for The Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) annual monitoring project. This unique volunteer project provides an opportunity to learn about and help protect Utah’s eagles, hawks, falcons, ospreys, and owls. Training workshops will be held in February and March.
The RINS organization collects and manages essential data regarding the nesting ecology of Utah’s avian raptor population. RINS mission is to ensure the success of nesting raptors and habitat protection through the collection of nesting data throughout the state of Utah. The collected data is utilized by land managers and partner organizations to help make informed land use and habitat decisions.
To be a volunteer, no science credentials are needed. Those interested in participating in the project do not need to know how to discover a nest or identify a raptor; complete training is provided at workshops held in February and March. Requirements include an enjoyment of Utah’s outdoors, particularly remote areas, and possessing a desire to help magnificent birds of prey.
It is recommended that participants own a pair of binoculars, a GPS unit, a digital camera, and possess an email address. The time commitment involves monitoring visits to an assigned area from March through July.
For more information about the workshop location, times, and training, call 801-554-0807 or email info@rins.org. For more information about RINS, visit http://rins.org/
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