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How do I save my bird observations?

These are your personal bird observations. Birds you’ve identified and their dates and locations remain private unless you choose to share them. At this time, only birds identified through the “Photo ID” or “Start Bird ID” buttons can be saved. You can add a species to your life list more than once!

How do I save a bird in Merlin?

For now, it is only possible to save a bird in Merlin if you confidently identified it through the Photo ID or Start Bird ID tools. See our Merlin Bird ID FAQs for more information on what to do if Merlin doesn’t suggest a match. Why can’t I save birds I identified through the Explore button?

How do I provide documentation for my notable birds?

All eBirders can provide excellent documentation for their notable birds by following two simple steps: 1) include physical documentation when possible, 2) write a detailed description. Check out our video from the eBird Essentials course, or read the tips below to learn more. 1. Collect physical documentation

What can I do with my rare bird documentation?

It’s a win-win scenario: you have a permanent, free archive of your rare bird documentation in eBird, and your media will also contribute to a vast scientific archive in the Macaulay Library. Documentation of a Rough-legged Hawk high count by Karl Bardon ( S50147388 ).

Why do people volunteer to help me find unusual bird records?

Every person who reaches out about one of your sightings is volunteering their time to help you and ensure that eBird’s database of bird records is as accurate as possible. This isn’t singling you out personally: it’s just a request for more information on unusual records for that location and date.

What is Birdeye and birdlog?

BirdLog allows birders to record observations made in the field, and submit them instantly to a user’s connected eBird account. BirdsEye, also connected to eBird, allows users to see a customizable map of birds recently seen nearby, a huge help to those with lists of target species. Chirp! Bird Song USA

How do photographers find rare birds to photograph?

Some photographers check not only photo-sharing sites but also sites like eBird and local-birding forums to find rarities or specific species they are after.

How are observations flagged in eBird?

Most observations are flagged by automated data filters. These automated filters are the foundation of the eBird review process. They provide a first check on the species, count, location, and date of every observation submitted to eBird.

What happens to old eBird records?

Whenever records are flagged, no matter how old they are, they get sent to eBird volunteer regional editors who may contact observers for additional information as needed. It is important to continually refine our data quality filters as our knowledge of bird populations grows over time.

What should I do if I find a bird with a ring?

If you find a bird with a ring, you should report it to the BTO. Details of exactly what to record and who to contact are on their website.

Why do you need a complete list of birds?

We need to gather a large number of lists at all times of the year from throughout Britain and Ireland. We prefer complete lists of birds you have seen because the proportion of lists with a given species provides a good measure of frequency of occurrence.

Is Birds Eye the same as Iglo?

The Birds Eye brand is used extensively throughout the UK and Ireland. In other parts of Europe the Iglo brand is used. The company’s staple product, the fish finger, was developed in 1955 at its factory in Great Yarmouth, by H A J Scott.

Is it safe to use Birdseye with birdlog?

Be careful though—this app combined with BirdLog makes it dangerously easy to become a serious lister! BirdsEye is now lightning fast. The new version sports an updated and streamlined look. With new visual extras, such as thumbnail photos, bar charts, and satellite views, this isn’t the old BirdsEye.

Which birding guide should I get?

(NOTE: this guide currently only comes in an Eastern U.S. version, so this isn’t the one to get if you’re visiting the West Coast). Best Guide for the Field – National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America – With stunning artwork and comprehensive coverage, the National Geographic guide remains the favorite of many serious birders.

What are the different types of field guides?

There are two basic styles of field guides: those with illustrations (think of the classic bird illustrations by John Audubon) and those with photos. Neither is necessarily better; it’s really just a matter of preference.

Are bird rescues necessary?

Today, though there is still a demand for pet birds, bird rescues have become a necessity. People love the idea of having a pet bird, but many are unaware of the intense care and time it takes to house these, still wild, animals.

Is bird photography a good hobby?

If you enjoy bird watching and want to remember and record the beautiful creatures you see, bird photography might be the perfect hobby for you. Taking pictures of birds can be challenging since they’re small and can fly away quickly, but you can still take high-quality photos with the right equipment.

How do we ensure that the eBird data are accurate?

How do we ensure that the eBird data are accurate? There are more than 5,000 automated filters that are active during the submission process for every checklist submitted in eBird.

What happens to old eBird records that get flagged?

This often happens when a broad regional filter gets refined for local areas. Whenever records are flagged, no matter how old they are, they get sent to eBird volunteer regional editors who may contact observers for additional information as needed.

How is eBird different from other birding activity records?

We recognize that historically, a lot of birding activity was recorded at a coarser scale of day lists, trip lists, or life lists. eBird works differently. To help scientists understand patterns in bird distributions, we require greater specificity in both time and space.

How do you learn bird behavior without seeing?

Use Binoculars – These can really help you see subtle movements and postures more clearly. Use Your Eyes AND Ears – Sometimes the best clues for understanding bird behavior are actually sound rather than sight. If you can both see AND hear a bird, you’ll be much more likely to understand what it’s doing.

What can birders learn from bird mobbing behavior?

Birders who notice a bird’s angry behavior can use those clues to learn more about what is going on. Birds that are mobbing one specific location, for example, may have spotted a predator such as a feral cat, perched hawk, or roosting owl.

What to do if you find a ringed bird?

Photograph by Ruth Walker. If you have found a ringed bird, please report it using the Euring website. In 100 years we’ve ringed 36 million birds, which have generated nearly 700,000 ‘recoveries’ (reports of dead birds or notable ‘live’ movements).

How do I find a bird on Birdseye?

Search for birds by name to find out where it has been seen recently, and show you the exact location on a map. BirdsEye provides essential distribution, behavior and habitat text to help you find the bird once you get to the right spot.

What is the Birdseye app?

And now, there’s BirdsEye, the indispensable app that gives you the inside scoop about which birds are being seen and where, in real time. BirdsEye is a simple but powerful tool for birders.