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SOUTH DAKOTA BREEDING BIRD ATLAS 2
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WELCOME to the second South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas!
The second South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas, starting in 2008, is a statewide
survey to determine the current distribution and status of every bird species
breeding in the state of South Dakota. These results will be compared to bird
distributions during the first SDBBA (1988-1992) to see what changes have
occurred. The surveys are done on 425 3-mile x 3 mile randomly-selected blocks
of land, including 124 random blocks from the first atlas. Primary focus of
surveys is to document all breeding birds in a block by surveying all of the
habitat types within the block. Bird observations are categorized as Possible
breeding, Probable breeding, or Confirmed breeding, based on a
series of standardized criteria, within that species’ breeding season, which is
defined by ‘safe dates’.
The atlas will primarily be conducted by volunteers like you. Atlasing is a
great opportunity to contribute to the knowledge of South Dakota birds while
having fun and learning about your local birds and their habitats. Read the
Atlas FAQ and browse through the links on this web site to find out
more. See the online interactive map
for block locations near you. Atlasing is birding at its most useful, most
educational, and most addictive! Continue reading to see how to get involved.
NEW!! Updated versions of the
Atlas Handbook,
Block data sheet, and
Habitat codes . Make sure you have the most recent copies!
NEW!! Check out our new
MAP - updated with block availability. Choose your blocks, talk to the
Coordinator, and start atlasing!
American Dipper (photo - Doug Backlund)
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Long-eared Owlets (photo - Doug Backlund)
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Cattle Egret chicks (photo - Nancy Drilling)
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GET INVOLVED! Contact
the atlas coordinator to -
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Volunteer to survey blocks (see the Atlas FAQ
for what atlasing entails)
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Be a regional coordinator
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Be a member of the Steering Committee
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Make a donation
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Become a sponsor
BLOCK LOCATIONS
Click here for a map of
atlas blocks locations. Contact
the coordinator to reserve your blocks and get detailed information about your
blocks. MATERIALS FOR ATLASERS
Click to download materials or contact the coordinator to receive a packet in
the mail or electronically.
1. Atlas Handbook
2. Breeding Codes,
Habitat Codes
3. List of Breeding Species and their Safe Dates
4. Data Forms:
5. Landowner Letter and
Thank you Letter
6. Sign for Vehicle Dashboard
SPONSORS
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The SDBBA2 is sponsored by:
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CONTACT US
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Contact for the atlas coordinator (including sending data):
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
230 Cherry St., Suite 150
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Tel: 970-482-1707 ext. 14 Fax: 970-472-9031
Email: SDatlascoordinator@rmbo.org
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The SDBBA2 is coordinated by The Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Brighton, CO.
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