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BE A POLLINATOR OBSERVER It's easy to be a Pollinator Observer. By observing pollinators in your gardens, local parks, along country roads, basically anywhere flowers are growing, and then sending in your observations, you can help scientists to better understand the importance of pollinating insects so that steps can be taken to protect them. In order for you to contribute useful observations, it is essential to follow the instructions described in the Observer's Manual. Pollinators can only be monitored successfully if all participants record their observations systematically and consistently. To be useful to ecologists, the information must contain the following: · environmental setting description
· date
· location coordinates
· site and habitat descriptions
· flowers visited
· weather conditions
We’ve provided you with standardized field sheets to ensure that all of these supporting records are collected and are consistent with other observers. The basic premise in designing this monitoring program is non-destructive sampling. You are asked to record the diversity of the insect types you see without taking samples (killing pollinators) and without necessarily achieving precise identification of any one species.
The recording procedure should not, however, detract from the satisfaction and enjoyment of observing pollinators as they function in their natural setting. So get out there, and help ensure the future of pollinator insects!
Download Your Observer's Kit Now!
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