Update March 2020:
We are sad to announce that the 2020 Kickoff event on April 4th at Colby College has been cancelled due to concerns around COVID-19.
We were thrilled by the high level of interest in this event and are committed to getting our volunteers everything they need to have a great atlasing season. We are currently exploring the possibility of developing a suite of online presentations and resources if in-person meetings continue to be inadvisable into the beginning of the Atlas season.
Birding is great way to spend your social distancing time! We hope that you can find some extra time to get out in nature, relax, and look for birds. And stay tuned for regular updates and challenges as the breeding season continues to get underway.
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We’re kicking off the 2020 breeding season and 3rd year of the Maine Bird Atlas with a day-long volunteer extravaganza and You’re Invited!
Completing the Maine Bird Atlas over the next three years will require careful planning and coordinating to ensure atlasing efforts are being done efficiently and effectively. Whether you are a casual bird watcher, new to the project or an atlas enthusiast, please come join us for the
perfect opportunity to:
- Network
- Get questions answered
- Coordinate field efforts
- Win free atlas Swag!
Help us make 2020 the best atlasing year so far! Lunch will be provided plus snacks and drinks throughout the day. And you won’t want to miss the raffles and door prizes either.
Cost: FREE but Limited number of seats available!
Register here: Maine Bird Atlas: 2020 Season Kickoff Meeting – Saturday, April 4th
(Sign up early! The first 50 registrants will be entered in a raffle for exclusive atlas gear, species sponsorships, and more!)
Keynote from Ian Davies, eBird’s Project Coordinator
Event Details:
- Keynote Speaker: Ian Davies (eBird Project Coordinator, Cornell Lab of Ornithology).
- Exciting results from the first 2 seasons.
- Strategy for what’s left to accomplish.
- Atlas topics from the basics to documenting rare birds and quality control
- What are the “Special Species” and how do I find them?
- Afternoon workshops (breakout sessions):
- Beginner – Intro to breeding codes, getting started with eBird, etc.
- Intermediate – Understanding block completion requirements, strategies for completing blocks, etc.
- Advanced – Block busting, advanced breeding codes, and how to become an atlas ninja, etc.
When: April 4th, 2020, 8:30am-4:30pm
Where: Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College (Map)
Limited number of seats available!
Registration closes March 21 at 9:30am