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December eBirder of the Month Challenge
This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, is all about capturing birding memories through photos and audio recordings. Each photo or audio recording you upload is an incredibly powerful piece of data.
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Win a gift certificate to the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy
Looking to level up your birding skills or share the wonder of birds with someone special? The Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy has something for everyone, from curious beginners to expert birders.
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Recordist of Note: Davis Finch
Sound recordist, tour leader, and dedicated note-keeper, Davis W. Finch passed away this October at age 86 in Exeter, New Hampshire after a brief illness.
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