Countryside Bird Survey - Volunteer Register Your Interest

Countryside Bird Survey (CBS)

Thank you for your interest in the survey
During the breeding season, Countryside Bird Survey counters record all birds seen and heard during two early morning walks in pre-assigned 1km grid squares. Two visits are made to the site – one in early summer (April to mid-May) and the second about 4 weeks later (mid-May to end June).

Each summer over 200 skilled volunteers, NPWS Rangers, and BirdWatch Ireland staff, survey breeding birds across the Irish countryside. The Countryside Bird Survey (CBS) is coordinated by BirdWatch Ireland and funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Please fill in the form below to register your interest in the Countryside Bird Survey. Contact coordinator Andrew Lynch at alynch@birdwatchireland.ie for any queries.
Name*

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Email*
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Phone Number
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Motivations

We are always striving to improve. This question is just to help us understand the motivations of those volunteering with BirdWatch Ireland, so we can try to ensure we are meeting those expectations.
Motivations for getting involved:

To make a differenceInterest in surveying birdsTo support/promote the work of BirdWatch IrelandTo spread awareness about issues facing trland’s birds and biodiversityTo improve my health & wellbeingTo meet like-minded peopleTo use my existing skillsTo build new skillsTo broaden my CVSpiritual/religious motivationsOther
Countryside Bird Identification Skills
Could you identify the following by sight & sound? Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Redpoll, Willow Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Dunnock, Treecreeper?*

YesNoSome but not all
Could you identify Merlin and Whinchat by sight only?*

YesNoSome but not all
Equipment & Transport

this will help us in selecting a site for you
Do you have binoculars?*

YesNo
Do you have access to a car?*

I have access to a carI do not have access to a car
Some sites will cross challenging terrain (e.g. bogs, ditches, climbing over fences). Would you be comfortable surveying on such terrain?*

YesNo
Are you a member of BirdWatch Ireland?

YesNo
How did you hear about the survey?

BirdWatch Ireland's websiteSocial mediae-WingsWord of mouthVolunteer centreOther
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Countryside Bird Survey (CBS)

Motivations

Countryside Bird Identification Skills

Equipment & Transport