David Ziolkowski Jr.
Dave is the Program Manager of the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center in Laurel, MD.
Dave has been actively involved in wildlife research for over 30 years, both in the U.S. and abroad, and has worked on myriad topics spanning the fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, biogeography, toxicology, and population monitoring. He works to strengthen coordination and management of the scientifically rigorous, citizen-science based BBS, including building research and multi-level inter-agency partnerships, strategic planning, project management of web-enabled database applications, and quality engagement with thousands of highly-skilled volunteer observers. He is a recognized expert on birds and birdlife as well as in many other areas of natural history.
Professional Experience
2020-present, BBS Manager, USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Patuxent Research Refuge
2005-2020, Wildlife Biologist, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Oct 2007-Jan 2008, Information Specialist (Detail appointment), USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
2004-2005, Wildlife Toxicologist, Toxicology Directorate, US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Biology, University of Missouri St. Louis (2003)
B.S. in Biology, Towson University, MD (1997)
A.A. in Economics, Harford Community College, MD. (1995)
Honors and Awards
STAR Award for management of the BBS program, USGS (2020)
Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, University of Missouri St. Louis (2000)
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award, Towson University (1996)
Science and Products
The North American Breeding Bird Survey 1966–2011: Summary analysis and species accounts
On the road again for a bird survey that counts
The 2003-2008 summary of the North American Breeding Bird Survey
Strategic Plan for the North American Breeding Bird Survey: 2006-2010
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
The North American Breeding Bird Survey 1966–2011: Summary analysis and species accounts
On the road again for a bird survey that counts
The 2003-2008 summary of the North American Breeding Bird Survey
Strategic Plan for the North American Breeding Bird Survey: 2006-2010
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.