Louisiana Bird Observatory
About the Observatory
The Louisiana Bird Observatory (LABO) is a state-wide partnership of bird monitoring stations focused on promoting bird conservation through quality science and education. After its beginnings as the Bluebonnet Bird Monitoring Project run in large part through volunteer leadership and support, LABO has grown to include several on-going collaborative projects with other organizations.
Our collection of avian demographic and community assemblage data through year-round censuses and bird banding to support conservation and management decisions form the core of our activities, and in addition to developing quality science, LABO routinely provides training for students and outreach for visitors of all ages to help build a more bird friendly Louisiana.
Mission Statement
"Our mission is to provide opportunities for science-based learning and outreach to the public while collecting and disseminating data on factors that limit bird populations in Louisiana. This volunteer-based effort in collaboration with and support from academic research institutions, state and federal agencies, and other non-profit organizations strives to better the understanding of birds and their populations to conserve and improve habitats on which birds and human communities depend."
Who we Are
Erik I. Johnson, Director, Primary Bander – Bluebonnet Swamp and Sunset
Dan A. Mooney, Primary Alternate Bander – Bluebonnet Swamp
Jed Pitre, Primary Bander – Woodlands Conservancy
Jared D. Wolfe, Founder and Scientific Advisor
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