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October Big Day—12 Oct 2024
October is right around the corner, and that means its time to mark your calendars for October Big Day—12 Oct 2024! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds.
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New and updated alternate common names available
In recent years and months, eBird has expanded its support for bird names in multiple languages, making it more accessible for users around the globe. Whether you know Pandion haliaetus as Osprey, Águila pescadora, inkwazana, or 鹗, your eBird experience can display bird names in your preferred language.
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Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s raptor identification course
How many times have you viewed a hawk from afar and wondered what it was? In September, every eligible checklist you submit gives you a chance to win free access to the Be a Better Birder: Hawk and Raptor Identification Course.
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