The Bird ID workflow is temporarily paused while I update the field guide and make a few improvements to the classification choices based on volunteer feedback. The workflow should be back online no later than July 11 and ready for more classifications.
Thank you for all of your hard work. Please check back soon and watch for updates on the Announcements Talk Board, including the recent July 2026 Newsletter linked here. This newsletter talks about a few updates and important points on the Bird ID workflow.
Education
This website provides a lot of good information on what a living shoreline is, how they benefit the coastline, and how they are built.
NOAA Fisheries: Understanding Living Shorelines
The following link also provides good information on living shoreline types and their importance. There are good pictures on this site too if you are interested in seeing more examples of different kinds of living shorelines.
National Geographic: Living Shorelines
Click the link below for a comprehensive field guide to the birds of North America! There is detailed information and pictures of each bird species on this site. Pay special attention to the wading birds, marsh birds, and shorebird tabs. These birds are common to the Back Bay of Biloxi and will likely be in many of the photos associated with this project.
Classic Collection of North American Birds
This site is provides several guides on the flora and fauna of the salt marshes and tidal creeks of the Southeastern United States. The link below is the avian (bird) guide, which provides good information on several common marsh bird species. Several of the species listed are choices for this project's photo classification.
Salt Marsh Guide: Birds
Click the link below to read up on our organization's ongoing living shoreline projects and coastal ecology research!
Mississippi State Extension Center: Living Shoreline and Coastal Ecology Research
The link below will direct you to our organization's education and outreach program page. Learn more about how we are educating the Gulf Coast on natural resources and sustainability!
Mississippi State Extension: Education and Outreach Programs