Many DOS members are already aware of nest cards and how they are used by researchers and regulators. Last year, the cards were included in the DOS monthly newsletter, the Flyer. In addition to researchers at the Delaware Museum of Natural History (see FAQ, above), Delaware's Deptartment of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is interested in the data.

In particular DNREC has expressed an interest in using the nest card data from rare and endangered bird species in US Army Corp wetland permit reviews and local county land reviews. Karen Bennett, with the DE Fish & Wildlife Natural Heritage Program, detailed how the data on species are to be used in land review proceedings at the June DOS Picnic.

Visit the DE Fish & Wildlife website for information on rare and endangered birds and other animals...You may also view the latest wildlife regulations (pdf format).

The Delaware Natural Heritage Program also has reporting forms for rare plants and wildlife found in Delaware. You can download these forms from their website...

Q. Ok, I'm interested in helping birds by filling out nest cards...How can I get some?

A. You can get them right here! Just click the two links below (the front and back of the card) and print directly from your browser! You can even print double sided by reinserting the page in your printer.