Monitoring of Owls & Nightjars in Illinois
In the spring of 2008, Monitoring of Owls and Nightjars (MOON) was initiated in Illinois. MOON is a volunteer-based program that occurs throughout the state of Illinois. Volunteers monitor routes located along suitable habitat for owls and nightjars from April to June. Routes are 9 miles long with 10 stops per route. The unique thing about MOON is that volunteers are encouraged to monitor for all species they hear during the listening period. This additional data can give us insight into the life histories of other species.
We are always looking to recruit more volunteers, so if you would like to volunteer, please email Tara Beveroth or call her at 217-265-7303.