Puget Sound Seabird Survey
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This quiz is designed to provide us with a semi-standardized way to learn more about volunteer seabird identification skills, and will aid us in putting together survey teams. Although this may not accurately reflect your true birding prowess, it is a helpful way for us to learn more about your familiarity with identifying seabirds. There are 18 questions, and should take you no more than about 10-15 minutes.
Seabird ID Quiz
Below is a class presented by Peter Hodum PhD, on how to identify the regularly occurring marine birds of the Pacific Northwest. Part I of the two-class series covers Ducks, Geese, Loons, Grebes, and Cormorants. The class was offered free to PSSS volunteers in December 2024.
Seabird Identification Class: Part I
Below is a class presented by Peter Hodum PhD, on how to identify the regularly occurring marine birds of the Pacific Northwest. Part II of the two-class series covers Gulls, Terns, and Alcids. The class was offered free to PSSS volunteers in January 2025.