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Provides a modern avian data management system approach to foster efficient, cost-effective and resilient conservation outcomes in support of the military mission.
AKN Training – Office Hours
The DoD AKN Team holds monthly Office Hours to assist trained DoD NR staff with their surveys and data within the AKN. Find out when the next Office Hours are scheduled and sign up.
Latest News
What Are “Flyovers” in Bird Monitoring?
If you’re new to bird surveying, you’ve probably heard someone mention “flyovers” and wondered what that means. Are they talking about birds that are flying? Migrating birds? Soaring? The answer is – kind of all of the above, but with a specific meaning in the context of bird monitoring. Let’s break it down. What Is…
New Resource- Standardized Burrowing Owl Monitoring Methods for DoD Lands
Mission-Sensitive Species (MSS) are those species that require careful, proactive conservation and management, as their potential for federal listing under the Endangered Species Act would result in significant impacts to the military mission. Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is one such species, as its open-habitat nesting behavior and reliance on burrows make it vulnerable to habitat…
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Choosing the Right Bird Survey Method- Point Counts vs. Area Searches
Effective avian monitoring requires selecting the appropriate survey methodology to collect reliable and comparable data that meets your conservation and resource management goals. The DoD AKN team provides guidance on standardized protocols to support consistent data collection across military lands. Two widely used bird survey methods – Point Counts and Area Searches – each offer…
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