Updated June 26, 2024
Photo by Sevilla Rhoads
Project Phoenix is back for 2024!
Join our community science project to help us learn more about how wildfire smoke impacts West Coast birds. For thousands of years, wildfire has shaped our region’s diverse ecosystems. From redwood forests to desert grasslands, fire forged the lands we love.
But fire is not what it used to be in the western United States. Wildfires are larger and happen more frequently. And more fire means more smoke. Birds are highly sensitive to air pollution, but we know very little about how wildfire smoke impacts birds.
By observing birds in your neighborhood for just *10 minutes* a week, you can help us learn more about bird responses to smoke. Together, we can safeguard birds through ever-smokier summers. Sign up today at www.projectphoenix.study.
“We envision Project Phoenix as an opportunity to bring Californians together to celebrate and safeguard the birds that connect our communities. ”
— Olivia Sanderfoot, Program Director
What you need to know:
- Volunteers will be accepted on a rolling basis—it's not too late to participate.
- New to birding? Not a problem! Check out these resources. We look forward to sharing our love of birds with everyone in our communities.
- We support the Birdability movement and welcome everyone to participate—including visually and/or hearing impaired folks.
Want to volunteer?
Got questions?
Learn more about Project Phoenix at:
projectphoenix.study
Project Phoenix is funded and supported by the UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
