Black-capped Chronicle, Issue 1: Welcome to the Maine Bird Atlas

Are you interested in learning more about the Maine Bird Atlas project and how you can be involved? Be sure to check out our first issue of the Black-capped Chronicle! Are You Interested in Birds? If so, We Need Your Help. Anyone with an interest in birds and, well, a pair of binoculars helps too, can contribute records to the Atlas. Whether you spend many hours surveying or report just a single nest you discovered in your backyard, your contribution will help to build the Maine Breeding Bird Atlas. There are 2 main ways you can contribute breeding bird records to the Atlas: Incidental Observations: Records of breeding birds, anywhere in Maine, are welcome and an important source of information. Every sighting counts! Adopt and Survey an Atlas Block: Take responsibility for surveying an Atlas Block. This need is particularly great in remote areas of Maine. Visit the Get Involved page to learn more!