Shorebird Science

Shorebird research helps us understand these species and how they use their habitat which can inform conservation and management.

Ongoing or recently completed research:

©Amanda Anderson

Coastal Stewardship Program

Beach-nesting bird surveys collected from 2012-present, currently being analyzed for abundance, nest success, and productivity, but open for additional creative uses.

Owned by: National Audubon Society

Contact: Erik Johnson, Katie Barnes

Understanding Avian Habitat Availability and Use After Barrier Island Restoration in Coastal Louisiana

Lead Researcher: T.J. Zenzal, USGS

Species: American Oystercatcher, Piping Plover, Red Knot, Snowy Plover, Wilson's Plover

Available Shorebird Data

Looking for your next research project? These shorebird datasets have been or are being collected currently and are in need of additional analysis!

Catahoula Lake Shorebird Inventory

Shorebird point count data collected throughout the fall season from 2012-2015.

Owned by: LDWF

Contact: Jason Olszak

Audubon Coastal Bird Surveys

Transect surveys collected according to ISS protocol from 2010-present.

Owned by: National Audubon Society

Contact: Erik Johnson, Katie Barnes