11  National Park Service

11.1 Greater Yellowstone Network

Greater Yellowstone Network: Total

We obtained results for Greater Yellowstone Network: Total by compiling and jointly analyzing data from three strata.

Field technicians completed 7 of 8 planned surveys (88%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 101 point counts within the 7 surveyed grid cells between June 2 and July 18. They detected 74 bird species, including 0 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 127 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 36 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Greater Yellowstone Network: Total for 125 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 37 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Greater Yellowstone Network: Total across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

NPS-Greater Yellowstone Network

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

We obtained results for Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed both planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 25 point counts within the 2 surveyed grid cells between June 2 and June 3. They detected 27 bird species, including 7 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 66 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 7 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area for 60 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Grand Teton National Park

We obtained results for Grand Teton National Park by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed both planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 28 point counts within the 2 surveyed grid cells between June 8 and June 18. They detected 35 bird species, including 5 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 82 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 21 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Grand Teton National Park for 80 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 26 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Grand Teton National Park across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Yellowstone National Park

We obtained results for Yellowstone National Park by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed 3 of 4 planned surveys (75%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 48 point counts within the 3 surveyed grid cells between July 2 and July 18. They detected 47 bird species, including 5 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 86 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Yellowstone National Park for 84 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 25 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Yellowstone National Park across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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11.2 Northern Colorado Plateau Network

Northern Colorado Plateau Network in Colorado

We obtained results for Northern Colorado Plateau Network in Colorado by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed both planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 13 point counts within the 2 surveyed grid cells between May 29 and June 26. They detected 25 bird species, including 3 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 74 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 8 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Northern Colorado Plateau Network in Colorado for 73 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Northern Colorado Plateau Network in Colorado across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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11.3 Northern Great Plains Network

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

We obtained results for Agate Fossil Beds National Monument by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 43 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 18 and June 20. They detected 57 bird species, including 14 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 91 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Agate Fossil Beds National Monument for 81 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 30 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Agate Fossil Beds National Monument across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Badlands National Park - North Unit

We obtained results for Badlands National Park - North Unit by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 70 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between May 25 and May 26. They detected 35 bird species, including 5 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 97 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 10 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Badlands National Park - North Unit for 96 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 22 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Badlands National Park - North Unit across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Jewel Cave National Monument

We obtained results for Jewel Cave National Monument by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 38 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between July 16 and July 18. They detected 44 bird species, including 3 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 86 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 17 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Jewel Cave National Monument for 80 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 29 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Jewel Cave National Monument across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

We obtained results for Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 41 point counts within the 5 surveyed grid cells between June 15 and July 9. They detected 70 bird species, including 12 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 112 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 28 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site for 110 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 55 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Missouri National Recreational River

We obtained results for Missouri National Recreational River by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 92 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between May 31 and June 18. They detected 97 bird species, including 0 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 121 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 46 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Missouri National Recreational River for 116 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 75 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Missouri National Recreational River across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Mount Rushmore National Monument

We obtained results for Mount Rushmore National Monument by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 60 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between June 28 and July 15. They detected 43 bird species, including 2 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 77 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Mount Rushmore National Monument for 72 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 33 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Mount Rushmore National Monument across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Scotts Bluff National Monument

We obtained results for Scotts Bluff National Monument by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 42 point counts within the 4 surveyed grid cells between June 15 and June 18. They detected 40 bird species, including 6 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 74 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 15 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Scotts Bluff National Monument for 72 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 27 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Scotts Bluff National Monument across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

We obtained results for Theodore Roosevelt National Park by compiling and jointly analyzing data from two strata.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 107 point counts within the 12 surveyed grid cells between June 8 and July 12. They detected 82 bird species, including 0 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 118 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 30 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Theodore Roosevelt National Park for 110 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 45 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Theodore Roosevelt National Park across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Wind Cave National Park

We obtained results for Wind Cave National Park by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed all planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 78 point counts within the 6 surveyed grid cells between June 19 and July 7. They detected 54 bird species, including 7 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 125 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 23 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Wind Cave National Park for 118 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 32 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Wind Cave National Park across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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11.4 Rocky Mountain Network

Rocky Mountain Network in Colorado

We obtained results for Rocky Mountain Network in Colorado by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed both planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 25 point counts within the 2 surveyed grid cells between July 6 and July 7. They detected 33 bird species, including 1 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 86 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 19 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Rocky Mountain Network in Colorado for 85 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 29 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Rocky Mountain Network in Colorado across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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11.5 Southern Colorado Plateau Network

Southern Colorado Plateau Network in Colorado

We obtained results for Southern Colorado Plateau Network in Colorado by compiling and analyzing data from one stratum.

Field technicians completed both planned surveys (100%) in 2022. Technicians conducted 15 point counts within the 2 surveyed grid cells between June 23 and June 24. They detected 34 bird species, including 3 priority species.

Bird Conservancy estimated densities and population sizes for 77 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust density estimates (CV < 50%) for 14 species.

Bird Conservancy estimated the proportion of 1 km² grid cells occupied (Ψ, Psi) throughout Southern Colorado Plateau Network in Colorado for 74 species that were detected in any year during which surveys were conducted, 0 of which are priority species. The data yielded robust occupancy estimates (CV < 50%) for 31 species.

To view a map of survey locations, density and occupancy results and species counts within Southern Colorado Plateau Network in Colorado across all years of the project, follow the web link below. Hit “Ok” on the Rocky Mountain Avian Data Center Disclaimer and hit the “Run Query” button highlighted in red located near the top of the page (the map will zoom to the area of interest). To view occupancy, density, or species counts results, click on the respective tab in the upper left above the map.

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