Landbird monitoring: 2023 results from Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, Lava Beds National Monument, and Redwood National and State Parks

Landbird monitoring in 2023, conducted by the Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network (KLMN) in partnership with the Klamath Bird Observatory, revealed significant insights into bird populations across three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, Lava Beds National Monument, and Redwood National and State Parks. The study, now in its 15th year, used standardized avian sampling methods, including point counts, mist netting, species checklists, and habitat surveys. Notably, the analysis of relative abundance models and constant effort mist netting data highlighted that species of conservation importance were among the most abundant at each park. While survey locations at Redwood National and State Parks were reduced to 15 out of 30 for safety reasons, the ongoing monitoring continues to provide critical data on landbird status and long-term trends. These findings contribute valuable information for regional bird conservation efforts, particularly when integrated with broader Klamath Bird Monitoring Network data.

Webb, S., McLaren, T., Gillespie, C., Zawadzki, L., & Terril, R. (2024). Landbird monitoring: 2023 results from Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, Lava Beds National Monument, and Redwood National and State Parks (, Ed.). National Park Service. https://doi.org/10.36967/2306091