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Can I have a list of birds from different locations?

You may have a list of birds from many different locations on a single calendar day. These types lists are common for pre-eBird Big Days. Instead of choosing a single checklist location, you will enter your list for an entire region instead.

How can my eBird observations make a difference?

Your eBird observations make a huge difference in our understanding of birds at many levels—from making more information available for birdwatchers to eBird Science use. Below are our tips to help make your eBirding as valuable as possible for science and conservation.

What is the total distance I birded while using eBird?

Your total distance while birding was 1.2 km. However, because your route included some backtracking, the unique distance was only 0.75 km. You would enter a distance of 0.75 km on your eBird checklist. If you are using eBird mobile: Do not stop your GPS track when you start backtracking.

What are the basic eBird protocols for birding?

The basic eBird protocols are designed to cover the majority of typical birding activity. Because specialized protocols like those below often require specialized knowledge or training, please only use them when you have a firm understanding of their application.

How is eBird data used?

eBird data are stored across secure facilities, archived daily, and are freely accessible to anyone. eBird data have been used in hundreds of conservation decisions and peer-reviewed papers, thousands of student projects, and help inform bird research worldwide. Learn more about eBird data use. Get Started

What is eBird data?

eBird data are a powerful resource for a wide range of scientific questions. By building tools that engage the global birding community, eBird gathers unprecedented volumes of information on where and when birds occur at high spatial and temporal resolutions.

How does eBird work?

By building tools that engage the global birding community, eBird gathers unprecedented volumes of information on where and when birds occur at high spatial and temporal resolutions. When combined and analyzed appropriately, these data enable next generation visualizations of migration and abundance that inform novel conservation actions.

What modeling methods were used for the eBird checklists?

Technical What modeling methods were used? The bird observation data that are the backbone of eBird Status and Trends Data Products and visualizations, and ShorebirdViz models are eBird checklists.

What wildlife can you find in your garden?

A closer look at the different mammals that could be living in your garden, from badgers to pipistrelle bats. More information about insects, from beetles and bugs to butterflies and moths. More about the other invertebrates you can find in your garden. Your garden is a mini nature reserve! Learn how to make it a great home for wildlife.

Can eBird change the way you bird?

A powerful tool for tracking sightings can change the way you bird. Since its launch in 2002, eBird has revolutionized the way birders worldwide report and share their observations.

How do I submit observations to eBird?

Back at home, you visit the eBird website, click on “Submit Observations,” indicate where you were, and type in your numbers. Once you get the hang of it, entering a checklist takes just a minute or two.

Why can’t I use incidental checklists for eBird science?

When birding is not your primary focus, you may not be able to give birds around you the attention necessary for a complete checklist. Because Incidental checklists lack important effort information like start time, duration, and distance traveled, they are less useful for eBird Science.

How do I submit observations to eBird If I’m not birding?

You can still submit observations to eBird from times when birding was not your primary purpose OR when you did not make a complete survey of birds around you. Simply choose the “Incidental” protocol for these types of checklists. Common examples of “Incidental” observations:

What are the limitations of an eBird travel checklist?

If traveling checklists, were not longer than 10 kilometers Not longer in duration than 24 hours Contained information on: start time, duration, protocol, number of observers, and distance traveled. Counts of species were available (i.e., not just ‘present’) See the eBird Help Center for more information about eBird checklists.

What can we learn from eBird data?

These data have been widely used in scientific research to study phenology, species distributions, population trends, evolution, behavior, global change, and conservation. However, robust inference with eBird data requires careful processing of the data to address the challenges associated with citizen science datasets.

What is eBird and why does it matter?

At its most basic level eBird is a tool for birders. But at its highest level, eBird is a tool for science and conservation. eBird data are available in real-time, creating new opportunities for rapid integration of bird data with other kinds of information.

What is the protocol for birding activity?

A “protocol” describes how you birded and the type of checklist you’re submitting. At eBird, we want you to select the protocol that best describes your birding activity. For most eBird users, your birding activity will be described by one of the four “Core eBird Protocols” below.

How do I Opt Out of historical data in eBird?

Note in the account name and/or checklist comments that the data are entered by another party. If the eBird account used to enter historical data covers multiple observers, use “Data” as the account’s last name (e.g., “Historical Singapore Data”) and opt out of Top 100 output .

What is the eBird community?

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.

What is an eBird review?

Review can happen for specific observations and for entire checklists Most eBird review happens at the level of a single observation: usually a rare species or a high count.

What does it mean to be an ebirder?

Whether you’re using eBird to find birds, conduct research, conserve birds, or teach others, access to precise, reliable, accurate data is critical. Understanding and taking part in the data quality process is one of the most important parts of being an eBirder. 2.

How does eBird ensure data quality?

eBird’s data quality process ensures that your data are useful for the millions of people that use eBird resources each year. From automated data filters to a global team of bird experts, eBird’s data quality approach ensures that every record passes through a rigorous evaluation process.

How does eBird generate its visualizations?

To generate the visualizations, we use statistical and machine learning analyses designed to combine eBird data with a range of environmental data. The analyses are used to predict the occurrence and abundance of species across the globe at weekly intervals.

What is the eBird status and Trends data product?

The eBird Status and Trends Data Products provide basic ecological information for more than 1000 species globally, describing their ranges, abundances, and environmental associations. To generate the visualizations, we use statistical and machine learning analyses designed to combine eBird data with a range of environmental data.