Using eBird

eBird is a free, web-based platform and mobile app where bird enthusiasts can record and share their bird sightings, contributing to a global database of bird observations used for research, conservation, and education. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Citizen Science Project: eBird is a large-scale citizen science project, meaning it relies on the contributions of volunteers to collect and share data. 

• Data Collection: Birders use eBird to record their sightings, including the species they see, the location, the date, and the number of individuals. 

• Global Database: The data collected is compiled into a global database, accessible to scientists, researchers, and other bird enthusiasts. 

• Uses of eBird Data:

  • Research: eBird data is used to study bird populations, migration patterns, and other aspects of bird biology. 

  • Conservation: The data helps inform conservation efforts, such as habitat protection and species management. 

  • Education: eBird provides resources for learning about birds and birding. 

• eBird Mobile App: eBird offers a mobile app, making it easy for birders to record their observations in the field. 

• eBird is a joint project between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon 

• eBird has over 100,000 active users, and participation is growing at a rate of about 40% per year