Minnesota News

  • New Data and Tools for eBird Status and Trends

    eBird Status and Trends products are updated annually with millions of new observations submitted by eBirders to provide the most up-to-date information on the status and trends of bird populations. This year, the team released new tools, added regional trends summaries, and made Trends data available for download.

  • November eBirder of the Month Challenge

    Birding is centered on connections: connecting to one’s self, connecting to nature, and connecting to others. This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, is all about birding together.

  • October Big Day 2023 Results

    First held in 2018, the October Big Day provides a snapshot of fall migration and global bird populations. On Saturday, October 14, Minnesota birders reported 170 species on 934 checklists.

  • October eBirder of the Month Challenge

    This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, is all about birding on October Big Day. Join thousands of people from around the world to celebrate birds with observations in eBird.

  • Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s Joy of Birdwatching Course

    Birdwatching is a great way to bring joy and wellbeing into daily life. We’re excited to partner with the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy to support new birding journeys.

  • October Big Day—14 Oct 2023

    Mark your calendars for October Big Day—14 Oct 2023! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds.

  • 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.

  • September eBirder of the Month Challenge

    The eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, 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.

  • August eBirder of the Month Challenge

    The eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, 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 30 eligible checklists with eBird Mobile in August.

  • Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s NEW hummingbird course

    With their flashy feathers and aerial acrobatics, hummingbirds never fail to impress. The latest course from the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy goes inside the lives of hummingibrds to deliver a fun, science-infused look at these “flying jewels.” Every eligible checklist that you submit in August gives you a chance to win free access to The […]