Nest Watching? Sounds (awfully) boring, but read on…
While the Science Cheerleader’s goal is to advocate public participation in science, promote citizen science opportunities, and to be a conduit between science and the people, I must admit, I don’t share the passion many folks have for–arguably the most popular citizen science activity–watching, uh, birds. And I mean, many folks: According to ebird, in 2006 alone, participants reported more than 4.3 million bird observations across North America.
If you’re a bird watcher, talk to me. Tell me and my 8.5 loyal readers what we’re missing here. Perhaps, I’ve spent too much time “watching” (glaring in disgust at) city pigeons with bad attitudes? I digress.
I am, however, a sucker for baby birdies so I was oddly excited to read uber citizen scientist Terrie Miller’s recent post about Cornell University’s Nest Watch initiative.
