Since it was launched by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in the early 2000’s, eBird has become an important tool for researchers. The data drawn from millions of eBird observations worldwide has become a pivotal tool for studying overall population trends and migration timing. Apart from the role it plays in citizen science, eBird also appeals to birders for its ability to keep track of sightings in one easily accessible place. Add to that the endless information on thousands of species and the ability to find out about unusual observations of rare birds, and it’s easy to see why eBird has become the largest citizen science project in the world.
eBird can be daunting to dive into but with some patience anyone can learn to use its features. Our presentation will focus on the basics, such as creating an account, creating and submitting “checklists”, and making use of the unique features that eBird has to offer. It will be perfect for those who are interested in getting started with eBird but have not done so yet, as well as those who want to get more familiar with features such as the “Species Map” and “Explore Hotspots” pages. We will also be leading a subsequent field trip to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, with the goal of giving participants live practice with the eBird app.
Link to eBird home page: https://ebird.org/home
Link to related field trip: “eBirding Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area”, March 19:
http://yoloaudubon.org/event/2022-03-ebirding-yolo-bypass-wildlife-area/
Emmett’s bio:
I am a Wildlife Conservation major and will be moving up to Arcata to continue my studies this fall at Humboldt State University. I love birding and really enjoy nerding-out over the feathered dinosaurs in our backyard. Whether I am arguing about vagrant patterns with my buddies, perusing eBird or, well, birding, birds are always on my mind. I am one of the regional reviewers for eBird in Yolo and I also write the Recent Sightings column for the monthly Yolo Audubon newsletter.
Zane’s bio:
Birds have been of interest to me for my entire life, and as I have gotten older that interest has morphed into a passion. I enjoy all aspects of birding- checking local patches, chasing vagrants, photography, discussing identification, monitoring Tree Swallow and Western Bluebird boxes, and simply enjoying the outdoors. I especially love the ability to teach others through field trips and presentations, as I believe one of the best parts of the hobby is the sense of community in sharing birds with others. Currently I serve as one of Yolo County’s Regional Reviewers for eBird, as well a member of Yolo Audubon’s Board of Directors. As a current senior in high school, next year I intend to study environmental science or ecology at a four-year university in California.
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