Now presenting the Status and Trends Custom Mapping Tool! โ๏ธ
The Status and Trends Custom Mapping Tool allows users draw on abundance maps to identify the % of the population within a specified area.
Explore the new tool here: https://t.co/NAt95BCHfP
๐ต The eBird Status and Trends Update is here! ๐ด These tools provide insights to where over 850 bird species are increasing or decreasing. We are excited to share a new custom mapping tool, regional summaries, and downloadable trend results.
https://t.co/75vomfJsyT
The wait is almost over, eBird's Status and Trends for 2023 are nearly here! ๐ฅ ๐ With trends for over 850 species and newly added features, we are excited to share tools and new insights to help inform conservation around the world. Stay tuned for more info later this week!
Are you passionate about birds -AND- software engineering? ๐ฅ We're hiring Software Engineers to advance the Merlin Bird ID and eBird apps. Help construct the tools that connect more than three million people a month to the natural world! ๐
https://t.co/pUenPHVF6n
Wanting to learn more about documenting bird observations with pen and paper? In November, every eligible eBird checklist submitted gives you a chance to win free access to Bird Academy's Nature Journaling and Field Sketching course. https://t.co/rc6zNd5K6w
Last week, the American Ornithological Society announced its intention to rename birds that were named after people. Team eBird is optimistic that this decision will result in a net benefit to birding by honoring birds and making birding more accessible.
https://t.co/aaRPQhX2tD
I spy with my little eye and a ZEISS SFL 8ร40 binocular, another eBirder of the Month Challenge! Get together with birding buddies, or someone who's just starting out, and share checklists for this November's Challenge: https://t.co/YlPU6EbYfi
The Taxonomy Update is complete! Each year, we evaluate how species are classified during the eBird / Clemments Taxonomy Update. Newly recognized species can be classified, and existing species can be split into multiple, or lumped into one. https://t.co/UcTp7hWdcx
The eBird taxonomy update is about to begin. Submit all Not Submitted eBird Mobile checklists TODAY to avoid technical issues later. You may see changes to species names and tallies as we update millions of eBird records to the latest taxonomy. Learn more: https://t.co/299aCK9mWH
Merlin and eBird are Hiring! ๐ฃ Do you want to help construct the apps that connect more than three million people a month to the natural world? ๐ Weโre looking for Software Engineers to advance the Merlin Bird ID and eBird apps. Read more & apply today:
https://t.co/azf1gsiBO3
WOWโTHREE NEW RECORDS for the single biggest day in October #birding history!!
๐ฆ 7,525 species
โ 83,735 checklists
๐ 36,332 contributors
THANK YOU to the entire global birding team!
Check out the results: https://t.co/DGPPN1SzFr
@global_birding#OctoberBigDay
We are SO CLOSE to breaking new world records for #OctoberBigDay!! ๐ Itโs not too late to make your birding count. eBird your Sat 14 Oct #birds by TOMORROW to be included in the final results. https://t.co/EQrZrZuRVe
#BirdsUniteOurWorld \#birding#BirdTwitter
๐ What did you see? Where did you go? Tell us all, we want to know!
๐ Share your best birding photos over the weekend and include hashtags #BirdLifeFlyways#OctoberBigDay for an opportunity to be featured on our social media!
In celebration of #OctoberBigDayโFREE ACCESS to Birds of the World Online now until 16 Oct! Explore the remarkable lives of your favorite species all weekend long with @birdsoftheworld, the world's largest digital #bird guide. https://t.co/JgpyqSwULG
#birds#birding#BirdTwitter
It's time to start gearing up for October Big Dayโผ๏ธThis Saturdayโผ๏ธ
๐ Where will you be #birding?
๐ What do you hope to find?
โก๏ธ Submit checklists to eBird on 14 Oct
๐ข Share your results on social media w/ #OctoberBigDay#BirdsUniteOurWorld
https://t.co/I4Y9f6QHIO
Ready to make a difference through your work? The eBird and Merlin team is hiring software engineers! Join us & create tools that connect people to the natural world. If you are interested, visit the link below and apply today!
https://t.co/qEPFR4rQnv
Octoberโs biggest day in #birding is THIS SATURDAY! Create an eBird Trip Report for 14 Oct: https://t.co/HmrvbYbSJY. As you submit checklists on October Big Day, the report will automatically update with the #birds you find. Share your results using the hashtag #OctoberBigDay
October is here, and so is a new eBirder of the Month Challenge, sponsored by @ZEISSBirding ! Join thousands of people across the globe birding on Oct. Big Day. The winner will be drawn from eBirders who submit 5 or more eligible checklists on 14 Oct.
https://t.co/NLJho5x5hN
Are you ready for October Big Day? @MerlinBirdID is the perfect companion for #OctoberBigDay. Create a custom list of species so you know what to expect on Oct 14 wherever youโre birding. PLUS free, instant ID help from a photo or description!
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