BMBS opened nets for the first time on June 4, 2024. Establishing this operation was a cooperative effort between independent biologists, the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, and students from Kearsarge Regional High School. We look forward to sharing our work with the greater Kearsarge community for many years to come!

• Long-term monitoring of breeding bird population trends

• Long-term monitoring of phenological trends in breeding bird populations

• Identifying changes in the local bird community associated with sustainable forestry practices

• Long-term monitoring of Northern Saw-whet Owl migration

• Sample contribution to generate continent-wide genoscapes for native breeding birds in New Hampshire

BMBS is a part of the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program run by the Institute for Bird Populations. For more information about MAPS, visit https://www.birdpop.org/pages/maps.php

BMBS is a proud member of Project Owlnet to collaborate with other researchers and bird observatories across North America. For more information about Project Owlnet, visit https://www.projectowlnet.org/ 

BMBS contributes samples to the Bird Genoscape Project. For more information about BGP, visit https://www.birdgenoscape.org/

Bird banding efforts like BMBS stations offer unique educational opportunities in addition to invaluable scientific data. BMBS is committed to connecting members of the New England community to their natural environment by:

• Facilitating hands-on educational experiences

• Sparking wonder in nature through safe, up-close encounters with native birds

• Connecting with local school districts to offer field trips and independent study opportunities

• Training the next generation of wildlife scientists in ethical avian research methods

The wellbeing of our birds is always our number one priority!

All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey's Bird Banding Lab. All of our protocols  and wildlife handling practices are designed to ensure the safety, respect, and welfare of birds, people, and the environment.