2000 Final Report

to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
J. Daniel Lambert, Kent P. McFarland, Christopher C. Rimmer, Steven D. Faccio

Abstract
In June of 2000, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) piloted Mountain Birdwatch, a long-term monitoring program for high-elevation songbirds. Mountain Birdwatch uses trained, volunteer observers to assess the status of five species breeding in montane fir forests of the Northeast. Primary emphasis is placed on Bicknell's Thrush, a high-elevation specialist that is vulnerable to ongoing and projected habitat loss. We present results from Mountain Birdwatch's pilot year and discuss improvements in survey design and methodology. We also evaluate the monitoring program's statistical power and outline goals for regional expansion.

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