The team at Knob Noster State Park is seeking volunteers to assist with spring migration bird surveys at the park.

A press release says bird surveys are low-impact activities that require participants to walk slowly and document seen and heard birds. Surveys use eBird for documentation. Surveying the migratory birds that utilize the state park during the spring helps assess the ecological status of the area’s habitats. The data is used to create future bird checklists and recognize the importance of certain areas.

Available dates on Fridays include:
· February 18 and 25;
· March 4, 18 and 25;
· April 1, 8 and 29; and
· May 6 and 13.

Those who would like to participate should contact Chris Edmondson by e-mail at chris.edmondson@dnr.mo.gov or by phone at (660) 563-2463.

Volunteers will meet at the Knob Noster State Park visitor center at 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled survey dates. This activity is expected to last about two hours. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, a field guide, water, snacks, insect repellent and sunscreen. In the event of adverse birding weather, the survey will be canceled for the scheduled day.

Knob Noster State Park is located at 873 SE 10th Street.