• Dylan Evans, January eBirder of the Month

    Please join us in congratulating Dylan Evans, of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa—winner of the January 2025 eBirder of the Month Challenge, sponsored by ZEISS. Dylan’s name was drawn randomly from the hundreds eBirders who completed the eBird Essentials course and submitted 1 or more eligible checklists in January.

  • eBird Reviewer Spotlight: Lukas Sobotta

    Did you know there are over 2,000 volunteer eBird reviewers around the world? Volunteer reviewers play an important role ensuring the eBird database remains reliable and accurate for science and conservation.

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    February eBirder of the Month Challenge

    This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, focuses on the importance of counting birds. The eBirder of the Month will be drawn from eBirders who submit 31 complete checklists during February that include counts for every species reported.

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    Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s bird behavior course

    Do you want to learn more about bird behavior and get an insider’s perspective on the lives of birds? We’ve partnered with the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy to offer a bird-centered perspective that will transform your outdoor experiences. In February, every eligible checklist that you submit gives you a chance to win free access to Think Like a Bird: Understanding Bird […]

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    2024 Checklist-a-day Challenge winners

    At the start of 2024, we challenged the eBird community to take their eBirding to the next level: submit an average of one complete checklist a day, all year. More than 8,280 eBirders submitted at least 365 eligible checklists during 2024!

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    The Cornell Lab Young Birders Event 2025

    The Cornell Lab is excited to host the annual Young Birders Event this June 26 – 29, 2025 in Ithaca, New York. If you’re a teenager interested in pursuing a career that connects with birds, this event is for you!

  • Ken Miracle, December eBirder of the Month

    Please join us in congratulating Ken Miracle, of Boise, Idaho—winner of the December 2024 eBirder of the Month Challenge, sponsored by ZEISS. Ken’s name was drawn randomly from the 3,975 eBirders who uploaded 50 or more rated photos or audio recordings to eligible checklists in December.