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eBird in Action: Burning for Birds
“Birds are one of the best tools that we have for communicating with landowners about the benefits of prescribed fire,” notes Peter Kleinhenz, Executive Director of Aiken Land Conservancy. Some bird species, including Northern Bobwhite and Bachman’s Sparrow, depend on periodic fires to maintain their preferred open woodland habitats.
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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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