Tweets,

This questionnaire came in through the WOS web site, and I thought posting
it here would be the best way to get the word out.

Jack Stephens, WOS VP
jstephens62 at comcast.net
Edmonds, WA

Hello,
My name is Kelsey Kilgore and I am a senior at the Maryland Institute
College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. My friend and I (Franz Amelang) are
enrolled in a class entitled "American Folk Life and Folk Art," in which we
are currently working on a community-base research project. We are both
beginning birders and have recently begun participating in outings with the
Baltimore Bird Club here in Maryland, both studying birders as a community
of individuals and becoming part of the community ourselves.


We were hoping to gather information from birders across the country as a
way to report on the various people who consider themselves part of the
birding community. Once we collect all of the feedback we will compile it
all together as a final report for our community-based investigation.


If you would be willing to participate it would be much appreciated! You
can provide as little or as much information as you would like--really
anything would be helpful. Also, if there is anyone you think would like to
participate, like members of your birding association, please pass on the
questionnaire. The questionnaire can be emailed back to me
atronald.enoch at gmail.com


Thank you for your time!
Kelsey Kilgore
+
Franz Amelang




BIRDING QUESTIONNAIRE:


Name:
Residence (city, state):
Occupation:


For how many years have you been interested in birding?


What got you started in the activity?


What about birding has kept you active in the activity?


How often do you go bird watching?


Do you normally visit set routes or locations?


Do you record your personal sightings? If so, what information do you
record?


Are there any certain birds that you are especially interested in? If so
which ones and why?


Could you recount any particularly memorable sightings or outings?


How often do you go birding alone and with other people?

What differences do you find in birding alone and with other people?

Do you find a sense of community with other people in bird watching? If so,
what is it like?







Thanks again!