Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology (Sovon)

Sovon, Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology, organises population monitoring and distribution mapping of wild bird populations in the Netherlands and carries out research to study population demography in bird populations. Results of censuses and research projects are used for conservation, nature management and policy and spatial planning. Sovon is working in close cooperation with governmental bodies, universities and national, and international organisations. Most of the field data are collected by around 8.000 dedicated volunteer bird watchers.