Rosy-Finch Feeder Counts Come to an End, but Conservation Moves Ahead
After completing three years of region-wide rosy-finch feeder counts, this portion of our study is coming to an end. We've answered the important questions that we set out to, and we are proud what our community of rosy-finchers has accomplished.
But this doesn't mean that rosy-finch work has ended! Our state wildlife agencies and academic partners will continue this critical research and conservation work into the future. Sageland Collaborative, in the meantime, will continue doing what we do best: bringing the power of community science to new projects to answer large-scale conservation questions for wildlife and lands in the West.
Celebrate the Rosy-Finch Project
The Film Chasing Rosies, for the Love of a Bird: This 10-minute film tells the love story of rosy-finches in the West. Follow biologists and volunteers as they do strange and impossible things across states, seasons, and altitudes—all for the love of the elusive rosy-finch.
Stay Involved
The feeder count program has come to an end, there are still many ways you can contribute to rosy-finch and bird conservation as a community scientist!
The Cornell Lab’s Project FeederWatch. This requires a home bird feeder site and all birds can be counted, including rosy-finches.
eBird data is a trusted source of data in conservation and is now widely used by state wildlife agencies. Your observations inform rosy-finch management. Learn how to log your bird sightings in eBird.
If you recreate or visit the alpine in the summer, you can report incidental observations of rosy-finches through this form.
©Janet Tate (cropped)
Thank You
This work would not be possible without your support and dedication to rosy-finches. We appreciate your participation in the 2022-2023 season. Thank you!
Though the season has come to a close, you can always reach out with bird identification and other questions on the Rosy-Finch Project Facebook Page!
Questions? Please email us at janice@sagelandcollaborative.org.
Are you a member of the Rosy-Finch Working Group? Visit our hub below for important information, updates, and resources.
