Volunteers must provide own transportation and lodging. The area is serviced by an airport in Fargo, North Dakota and by Amtrak in Fargo or Detroit Lakes. Camping is available nearby at Buffalo River State Park. Voyageurs National Park, International Falls, Minnesota. Conduct point-counts along survey routes on park hiking trails and roads.
Most routes are along remote hiking trails.
Some may require overnight camping for early morning counts. Counts must adhere to a strict protocol as part of the Minnesota Forest Bird Diversity Initiative. Volunteers must be experienced birders able to identify southern boreal forest birds by song and sight in a variety of conditions. Hiking up to 10 miles a day is possible in some locations. Cabins with modern facilities are available.