How many birds can you find?

Should you give numbers or estimate species counts in a checklist?

Always give numbers, be they exact counts or good estimates! Even one “X” in a checklist full of exact counts for each species makes that checklist less valuable, and it’s easier than you think to provide good estimates (see #4 above!).

What are the requirements for an ebirding checklist?

Eligible checklists need to be complete checklists (reporting all species) with counts of birds (i.e., no Xs). We recommend counts of at least three minutes to make sure you have time to actually look for birds around you. Visit our best practices for other ways to increase the scientific value of your eBirding.

What should I consider when reviewing an eBird?

Understand that sometimes nothing less than a diagnostic photo or recording will be sufficient to establish confidence in an exceptionally rare observation. eBird reviewers weigh the evidence given against the rarity of the report.

How do eBird sightings work?

Your sightings become part of the shared global effort to map bird ranges. Open the eBird species map, enter a species name, zoom in, and click on a point to find your sighting. eBird profile pages make the birding world a smaller place.

What can be included in an eBird checklist?

Offensive, threatening, abusive, or profane comments are included in eBird checklists, including checklist comments, sound recordings or photographs. Falsified documentation is provided to support a record, or sightings are fabricated in eBird.

What is the minimum time required to complete an eBird checklist?

Eligible checklists need to be complete checklists (reporting all species) and with counts of birds (i.e., no Xs), but otherwise there are zero rules. We recommend counts of at least three minutes to make sure you have time to actually look for birds around you.

What is eBird and how do I use it?

eBird is a publicly-accessible online database consisting of bird sightings from all around the world. The best place to learn about eBird is on their website. The eBird Canada home page. Since 2002 eBird has amassed over one-half billion reports from birders around the world.

Can I explore eBird data for towns/cities?

Unlike other regions in eBird, refuge borders sometimes cross county or state lines. Explore individual towns and cities: At this time it is not possible to explore eBird data for towns/cities. The smallest geopolitical areas summarized in eBird’s Explore tools are counties or districts.

How do I share an eBird checklist with my group?

Rather than keeping one checklist per person, keep one list for the entire group and share it with group members afterwards. Once shared, each person can edit their personal copy of the list to reflect just the birds they observed. Learn more about sharing eBird checklists. Remember: don’t add checklists from separate groups together!

How can eBird help you with your birding?

Get up to speed on how the largest biological citizen-science program in the world can help you with your birding. The eBird community gathers more than 100 million bird sightings each year from people like you. Providing a powerful tool for motivated bird enthusiasts everywhere, eBird helps you find more birds and keep track of your sightings.

Why should I care about bird sightings?

Your sightings contribute to hundreds of conservation decisions and peer-reviewed papers, thousands of student projects, and help inform bird research worldwide. Last Saturday, nearly 33,000 birders around the world enjoyed birds for October Big Day.

Why do birds appear on radar?

The configuration of the radar combined with the biology of birds moving in the lower portions of the atmosphere result in displays of birds on radar that typically appear as a circular, halo, or donut-like pattern around the station in reflectivity imagery. Interpreting velocity imagery from radar is a critical component of radar ornithology.

When should I enter a time for birding?

If birding was your primary purpose for the entire day, use the Historical protocol; otherwise use the Incidental protocol. Only enter a time if you know the exact time you began birding that day Add checklist comments to indicate the purpose of this checklist (e.g., updating your Life List)

Why should I submit my data to eBird?

You’ve submitted your data to eBird and contributed to a global database of more than 850 million observations that helps to inform birders, researchers, and conservationists across the world. Thank you.

What is eBird mobile explore and how does it work?

eBird Mobile Explore is an exciting way to discover new places to go birding and find the species you are looking for, all from the free eBird Mobile app on your mobile device.

How many eBird checklists are there?

The total dataset consists of 36.1 million eBird checklists (sample size) from 11 million unique locations collected from 2006 through 2020 across the hemisphere. To generate estimates of relative abundance the ecological data science team created state-of-the art statistical and machine learning models (Fink et al. 2019).

Can I use my other Cornell Lab accounts for eBird?

This account works across Cornell Lab projects including Merlin Bird ID, Bird Academy, Project Feederwatch, and the Great Backyard Bird Count. If you already have an account for these other projects, you can use it for eBird, too! No need to create a separate account.

How do I search for regions in eBird?

Just go to the Explore page on eBird.org and type the name of a county, state, province, or country into the search bar under “Explore Regions” to get started!

How do I explore species on eBird mobile?

To explore species on eBird Mobile, simply tap “Explore” at the bottom of the app. Change your search area by tapping “Edit” in the upper right corner. This opens in a new window. This opens in a new window.

What is the eBird map tool?

For the first time birders can explore eBird’s site information in a map-based tool designed to provide quick access to the information they need. Discover the best places for birding nearby or around the world.

How do I report a new location in eBird?

Click “ Submit ” from the top of any page in eBird. First you’ll select where you went birding, an essential step to ensure your sightings are reported accurately. Find it on a Map is the fastest and most precise way to find a new location. Check out using and choosing locations in eBird for more info. Can’t find it on a Map?