The Pennsylvania Bird Atlas needs volunteers and is hiring Seasonal Research Technicians
We hope that some of you helped to gather data for Season 1 which will be wrapping up soon as the 2nd Season begins of the 3rd Pennsylvania Bird Atlas (PBA3), a 5-year-long survey that will end February 2029.
Pennsylvania birders of all ages and skill levels began working together in early 2024 to map the breeding and status of bird species in the state. Read An Atlaser’s Guide to Season Two to plan your participation this year.
This project is supported by the PA Game Commission (PGC), headquartered at Hawk Mountain, and facilitated by Cornell Lab’s eBird online tools. The PGC initiated this project to update the information they need to prioritize conservation actions and to protect the birds of Pennsylvania.
Read the PA Bird Atlas 3 Volunteer Handbook to learn more about how to participate.
Findings will guide conservation for years to come.
In addition to volunteers, Pennsylvania Bird Atlas is hiring a team of seasonal point count technicians to conduct surveys throughout Pennsylvania during the summer of 2025.
Read all the job details and how to apply here.
April 18, 2025 is the Deadline to Apply to be a Paid Seasonal Research Technician for Pennsylvania Bird Atlas, but applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Employment Dates: May 19 – mid July 2025
Preference will be given to applicants with previous point count experience and eBird experience. Prior birding experience need not be through a paid position, but ability to identify birds of Pennsylvania by sight and sound required.
