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Puget Sound Seabird Survey

Survey Protocol Training

Training on how to conduct a PSSS seabird survey are provided each year in September at locations around the region. The 2.5hr session covers the basics of how to conduct a survey, how to use the items in the survey kit, and how to submit data. You will also have a chance to practice and ask questions. You only need to attend one training session and can choose whichever location/date that's convenient for you.

Although strongly encouraged, attending a training session is not a requirement for participation in the program. All new volunteers will be teamed up with experienced PSSS volunteers to conduct surveys. Volunteers who have taken part in the survey in previous seasons are welcome to attend a training for a refresher, but the survey methodology remains
unchanged.

You do not need to bring anything to the training, though something to write with, an umbrella in case of rain, and a camp chair, as seating may be limited. Please dress for sitting next to the shore on a September evening - potentially rainy and blustery. If you wish, feel free to review the online training video and written survey protocol, and bring any questions you might have; but know that we’ll be covering the same topics in these upcoming trainings.

For those who don’t need training, but would like to come say Hi, or pick up survey supplies like datasheets printed on Rite-In-The-Rain paper, feel free to drop by.

If you are planning on attending one of the training sessions, please register so we know how many people to expect. Click the word REGISTER next to the training you'd like to attend and follow the prompts. Training sessions marked with an asterisk* are new training locations and the sessions and locations are tentative at this time and will depend on the number of registrations. We may need to consolidate some training sessions. If you have registered for one of the affected sessions, you will be notified with at least one week's notice.

Training Dates and Locations 2025

Seattle - Lincoln Park (south end) - Friday 9/12/2025 - 5:30pm-8:00pm - REGISTER
Port Townsend - PTMSC - Wednesday 9/17/2025 - 5:00pm-7:30pm - REGISTER

Tacoma - Owen Beach - Tuesday 9/23/2025 - 5:00pm-7:30pm - REGISTER
Friday Harbor
- Fairweather Park - Friday 9/26/2025 - 4:00pm-6:30pm - REGISTER
Seattle - Golden Gardens - Sunday 9/28/2025 - 9:30am-12:00pm - REGISTER

Click the map to open it in Google Maps and explore each marker for this season's training locations, dates, times, and detailed notes on specific locations.

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