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 Background

The North American Migration Count (NAMC) is an annual event that occurs in both the spring and fall.  The spring count is always the second weekend in May and the fall count is the third weekend in September.  County coordinators are assigned to organize the counts in each county.  Volunteers are assigned regions and fan out, counting every bird they can find in their region.  The count period is 24 hours and is either on a Saturday or Sunday, depending on the preferences of the coordinator. 
 
The main goal of the NAMC to gather bird migration data that can help inform decision makers on issues that pertain to birds.  Data has been collected since the early 90's and that data is currently being processed in a central database with the expressed intent of having the data analyzed at a future date.  A secondary goal of this project is to get more people into the field enjoying birds.  Since these two dates provide some of the most productive birding of the year, we hope to use this event as a showcase for our state's avian wonders and promote bird conservation and appreciation.
 
If you would like to assist in counting birds in any one of Oregon's 36 counties, contact the state coordinator Chuck Gates at cgates326@gmail.com

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 North American Migration Count

Spring dates - May 8 and 9, 2010

NAMC is a Contintent-wide program that is designed to assess migrating bird populations in the spring and fall.  The ECAS coordinates counts in all Oregon counties.  Counts occur during peak migration on the second weekend in May and the third weekend in September.

Last year we had 30 people volunteering in Deschutes County alone.  Its a great chance to bird with a group of others and see some great birds.  All groups are lead by an experienced birder who is well able to identify the birds.  Other participants are only required to be enthusiastic and keen - no birding experiece required.

Currently we are entering the data for the last 15 years and will make this results available sometime in 2010.

 

COUNTY DAY OF COUNT COORDINATOR PHONE E-MAIL
Baker Saturday 19 Sep Joanne Britton (541) 523-5666 jobr@oregontrail.net
Benton Saturday 19 Sep Marcia Cutler (541) 752-4313 marciafcutler@comcast.net
Clackamas Saturday 19 Sep Tim Janzen (503) 761-8781 tjanzen@comcast.net
Clatsop Saturday 19 Sep Mike Patterson (503) 325-1365 celata@pacifier.com
Columbia Saturday 19 Sep Henry Horvat (503) 543-3690 henry@formandstructure.net
Coos Sunday 20 Sep Russ Namitz (541) 266-8714 namitzr@hotmail.com
Crook Saturday 19 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Curry Saturday 19 Sep Diane Cavaness (541)469-1809 scrapbird@charter.net
Deschutes Saturday 19 Sep Jim Moodie (541) 550-8487 jmoodie@cocc.edu
Douglas Saturday 19 Sep Ron Maertz (541) 496-3847 pukeko@mcsi.net
Gilliam Saturday 19 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Grant Sunday 20 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Harney Sunday 20 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Hood River Sunday 20 Sep Stuart Johnston (509) 493-3363 johnstonstuartf@hotmail.com
Jackson Saturday 19 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Jefferson Sunday 20 Sep Susan Tank (541) 549-4315 wolfies@gmail.com
Josephine Saturday 19 Sep Dennis Vroman (541) 479-4619 dpvroman@budget.net
Klamath Saturday 19 Sep Kevin Spencer (541) 884-5739 rriparia@charter.net
Lake Saturday 19 Sep Craig Miller (541) 389-9115 gismiller@gmail.com
Lane Saturday 19 Sep Barbara Combs (541) 689-6660 bcombs232@gmail.com
Lincoln Sunday 20 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Linn Sunday 20 Sep Jeff Fleischer (541) 928-7288 raptorrunner97321@yahoo.com
Malheur Saturday 19 Sep Denise Hughes   dhughes@clearwire.net
Marion Saturday 19 Sep Glen Lindeman (503) 364-6968 gdalindy@msn.com
Morrow Saturday 19 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Multnomah Saturday 19 Sep Ariana Longanecker   apteryx1@gmail.com
Polk Sunday 20 Sep Joel Geier (541) 745-5821 joel.geier@peak.org
Sherman Sunday 20 Sep David Bailey (503) 738-5447 baileydc@pdx.edu
Tillamook Saturday 19 Sep Chuck Gates  (503) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Umatilla Saturday 19 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Union Saturday 19 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Wallowa Sunday 20 Sep Kyle Bratcher   kyle.w.bratcher@state.or.us
Wasco Saturday 19 Sep Donna Lusthoff (503) 524-9652 dlbird@earthlink.net
Washington Saturday 19 Sep Stephen Shane   (503) 846-3717  snapster4@lycos.com
Wheeler Saturday 19 Sep Chuck Gates (541) 923-1320 cgates@webformixair.com
Yamhill Saturday 19 Sep Quinton Nice (971) 241-2233 qtnice@juno.com

 


  

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