Government Wants Your Bird Beak Freak Sightings in Alaska
Published Date: 3/31/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey wants to keep collecting reports from the public about birds in Alaska with beak deformities. This helps scientists track and study these unusual bird conditions. If you spot a bird with a funny beak, you can share your observations by June 1, 2026, to support this important research—no cost involved, just your keen eyes!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Voluntary, No-Cost Public Reporting
You can voluntarily report sightings of birds with beak deformities to the U.S. Geological Survey as part of their Alaska Beak Deformity Observations collection. Responding is voluntary, there is no fee, and the respondent obligation is listed as "Voluntary."
Optional Contact Info and Data Privacy
The online report asks for contact details (phone number, email address, and mailing address) but providing them is not required to submit an observation. USGS says PII is used only for contact, stored in a separate encrypted table, and is not shared with other individuals, groups, or organizations.
Small Time Burden to Report Sightings
USGS estimates about 150 respondents and 175 responses per year for this collection. Each response takes about 5 minutes, for a total estimated annual burden of 15 hours, and there is no estimated annual nonhour monetary cost.
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