So your sighting has been flagged as rare or a high count for your date or location – great, it’s likely you found a good bird (or lots of them)! Every sighting that gets flagged will be evaluated by a volunteer reviewer.
There are many facets to participating in the conservation of Wisconsin birds, reporting your data through eBird is an excellent place to start! Another way to play a role in bird conservation is to participate in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon and raise funds through birdwatching in support of your favorite species.
On Saturday, May 9th, people from around Milwaukee (and even the world!) will take to their backyards as they “compete” in the Backyard Birding Blitz. This is our twist on our Annual Green Birding Challenge where you can join from wherever you live.
For birders, one way to get through this period is to spend time outdoors enjoying birds—just remember to keep health and safety your top priorities. Follow the recommendations of your local health authorities at all times, even if it means staying at home and focusing on your yard or garden list instead.
This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, will explore what birds you can find from your yard! The eBirder of the Month will be drawn from eBirders who submit 20 eligible checklists during April from an official eBird Yard. To track what you’ve seen in your yard or garden, log in to eBird and add your yard to eBird’s official ‘Yard’ tool.
Many of us are spending more time at home than ever before, longingly looking out the window. But that window, porch, yard, or garden isn’t just something to stare longingly through, it can be your ticket to the best show in town.
In difficult moments, we believe birds continue to provide the hope and escape into nature that they always have for millions of people every day. The simple act of watching birds brings us together, even if we’re birding alone.
This month’s eBirder of the Month Challenge, sponsored by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, is all about birding with others. This could be a day in the field with a long-time birding friend with whom you’ve been checking a local patch for 30 years, or getting out with someone who is just starting.
Each year we use this space to summarize the efforts of Wisconsin's eBirders. Continue reading to see some of this year's rarities, species and checklist totals by county, and a list of top county and local patch challenge birders.
Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season is upon us again! This is a great time to join others and cooperate in a massive effort across the Western Hemisphere to take a snapshot of bird occurrence around the holidays.