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November arrives with the promise of more birds and more birding. Warblers, raptors, waterfowl, and a bunch of passerines have been enthralling birders who’ve been reporting them all over the country.
For bird enthusiasts, October is an eagerly awaited period when wetlands teem with migrating waterfowl and wading birds, and woodland areas resonate with warbler songs. This season brings exhilaration, transformation, and exceptional birdwatching experiences!
2025 marked another extraordinary year for eBird, Merlin Bird ID, the Macaulay Library, and Birds of the World. Together, the birding community reached incredible milestones in worldwide participation, engagement, and conservation data gathering.
eBird data is making it easier to build conservation roadmaps. Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff used eBird data to provide critical updates to their required State Wildlife Action Plan, set conservation priorities, and gain new insights into the state's breeding bird populations.
Christmas Bird Count (CBC) season is here! For three weeks each year (14 December to 5 January), teams of birders participate in cooperative efforts to count birds and help document changes in bird populations; here are some tips and tricks to make your CBC experience better than ever with eBird.
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