Short-eared Owl
Skagit Flats
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Exploring the foothills near North Bend
oin popular leader and avid birder Roger Orness on a trip exploring the foothills near North Bend. Target species will be Peregrine Falcons, but there are sure to be many other species to enjoy. Continue Reading →
Green Valley in Early Summer
In June, the migrant birds should be singing on their territory near Auburn and in the beautiful Green Valley east of Auburn. We’ll visit Academy Drive, Green Valley Road, and Flaming Geyser State Park. We may see and hear warblers, thrushes, vireos, Red-breasted Sapsuckers, Virginia Rail, flycatchers, and more. We may walk up to 2 miles on trails and roads. Continue Reading →
Volunteers needed for Swift counts in Selleck!
In the town of Selleck, Washington, there is an old two story schoolhouse with a brick and mortar chimney that is of vital importance to Vaux’s Swifts. Continue Reading →
The 26th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds–then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit them to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world.
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Better Birding Series: Planning for the arrival of Birds using eBird’s monthly tools
Do you feel like you are always behind the curve when it comes to preparing for the next season of birds?
Do you wish you were more prepared when you go out to an area to bird and want to know what to find?
Join us for a session on using eBird and its monthly tools and get better prepared for your outings. We will be exploring different paths of Tundra and Trumpeter Swans, and Snow Geese.
Better Birding Series: Planning for the arrival of Birds using eBird’s monthly tools
Do you feel like you are always behind the curve when it comes to preparing for the next season of birds?
Do you wish you were more prepared when you go out to an area to bird and want to know what to find?
Join us for a session on using eBird and its monthly tools and get better prepared for your outings. We will be exploring different paths of Tundra and Trumpeter Swans, and Snow Geese.
Global Big Day
GO OUT BIRDING!, log your sightings in eBird as part of Global Big Day.
Help our World Record attempt for the number of species seen and the number of people taking part in a birdwatching event.
Better Birding Series: How to use Merlin, the Bird ID App
Are you newer to birding? Do you have photos of birds you cannot identify? Do you wonder who is singing that bird song? Join us as we explore how to use an amazing bird identification app—Merlin. Cornell Lab of Ornithology created this app for use on your phone or computer. We will walk you through the app’s Bird ID Wizard, show you how to use the bird song and call identifier, help you figure out how to upload your photos on the app, and explore bird lists in your area and abroad. Continue Reading →
Free Cornell Lab of Ornithology Webinar
Spring is approaching! And with it comes wonderful opportunities to experience birds during migration. eBird is here to help you get the most out of spring birding. Join our webinar and discover the power of eBird—just in time for peak birdwatching. During this live Q&A, eBird team members will answer your questions and explain how to find and report birds, share checklists, add photos or recordings, and more. Submit questions in advance during registration or live during the webinar Continue Reading →