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October eBirder of the Month Challenge
This month, we’re celebrating October Big Day with a special eBirder of the Month Challenge sponsored by ZEISS! The challenge: submit five (5) or more eligible checklists on 12 October for a chance to be the eBirder of the Month and win a pair of ZEISS Conquest HDX Binoculars!
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Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s owl appreciation course
Owls are often perceived as creatures of mystique and wonder. We’re excited to partner with the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy to demystify the lives of owls, giving you a greater appreciation for these amazing birds. Every eligible checklist that you submit in October gives you a chance to win free access to Bird Academy’s Wonderful World of Owls. Ten lucky eBirders […]
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2024 Taxonomy Update—COMING SOON
The 2024 eBird Taxonomy Update will begin on 22 October. Big changes are already underway to Herring Gulls, House Wrens, and more as we prepare the eBird database for this year's revisions.
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