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. Jumpstart your hawk and raptor ID skills with this recently updated course from the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy. Packed with […]
The eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, will help you find and share more birds by harnessing the power of your mobile device. The eBirder of the Month will be drawn from eBirders who submit 20 or more eligible checklists in September each containing at least one rated sound recording. Checklists must be for observations made this month; not historical checklists […]
Students reflect on their experience at the 2025 Young Birders Event: making friends, finding birds, and learning about careers.
Please join us in congratulating Cedrik von Briel, of Arcata, California—winner of the July 2025 eBirder of the Month Challenge, sponsored by ZEISS. Cedrik’s name was randomly selected from the 8,874 eBirders who participated in July’s challenge, each one contributing valuable observations from around the world.
Your eBirding data helps to further conservation, inspire support, and inform ecological management strategies. eBird in Action is a segment which shares the conservation stories made possible because of your contributions. A recently published study reveals that combining eBird observation data with land cover information provides more accurate predictions of numbers of wild bee species—a […]
October is right around the corner, and that means its time to mark your calendars for October Big Day—11 Oct 2025! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds.
This August, the eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, celebrates the power of making multiple lists. When you’re out birding, whether it’s a quick walk or a full-day adventure, you’ll likely visit more than one spot.
Do you enjoy shorebirds, but could use some tips and tricks for identification? Do you need some sandpipering review?
Please join us in congratulating Sarah Lamond, of Ontario, Canada—winner of the June 2025 eBirder of the Month Challenge, sponsored by ZEISS. Sarah’s name was randomly selected from the 3,450 eBirders who participated in June’s challenge, each one contributing valuable observations from around the world.
Your eBirding data helps create tools that can be used to further conservation, inspire support, and inform ecological management strategies. eBird in Action is a segment which shares the conservation stories made possible because of your contributions.
