Chubby Birds, Snowshoe Hares, and Long Migrations Ahead

Hello Team Rosy-Finch,

We are now in the third round of Structured Surveys—can you believe we're nearly at the halfway point? Thank you to everyone who has submitted data thus far.

If you haven't begun yet, there is still lots of time to participate. Opportunistic Surveys can be collected and submitted anytime!

Ryan Houchin (@houchinstagram) captured one of the Study's Gray-crowned Rosy-finches in flight at the Powder Ridge Village feeder.

So what are our bird friends doing now? Rosy-finches tend to get more active as the days get longer. Gray-crowned Rosy-finches are preparing to migrate back to their breeding range, which extends through Alaska. Meanwhile, our Black Rosy-finches are also fattening up for breeding season. Where they will end up in the Intermountain West remains unknown.

Some of you are spotting other neat species on the surveys, like the pair of snowshoe hares below. Don't hesitate to send us photos, stories, and experiences you're having during your conservation work. We love hearing from you!

Snowshoe hares spotted at a feeder in Park City, Utah. Photo by Chelsea Kessler

The training presentation is still online for volunteers who want to brush up on the methods or learn how to do Opportunistic Surveys. To get caught up, watch the online training, read the Guide Book, and join us in our efforts to conserve the Black Rosy-finch!

Remember to send your completed datasheets to Janice by text (just snap a photo of the datasheet with your smartphone), email, or postal service at:
 
Janice Gardner
(801) 821-8569
janice@wildutahproject.org
824 South 400 West B119
Salt Lake City, Utah  84101

Thank you so much for all the work you do to conserve the Black Rosy-finch. This important project is only possible because of your dedication.

Please reach out to Janice if you have any questions.

Thank you so much,

The Black Rosy-Finch Study Partners