Program Description
Event Details
The Bird and Nature Club will be meeting online through March.
Mystified by the magic of Merlin? Can't figure out the "e" in eBird?
These are two of the most useful tools for birders but for some of us it's hard to figure out the best (and/or) easiest ways to make use of them. Join local bird enthusiast Hilary Turner for a virtual, interactive presentation, during which Hilary will teach participants how to use the community science tools eBird and Merlin. These two digital products from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology bring the world of birds into users hands, making these wonderful creatures more accessible than they have ever been to the general public. Learn how to use these tools effectively, while giving the most back to the scientific community that uses the data. Whether you are a new birder who has never heard of eBird, or a veteran eBirder, you will likely gain something from the variety of tips and tricks Hilary will provide.
To gain the most from this presentation, Hilary invites you download the FREE eBird and Merlin mobile apps to your mobile device. Exploring the apps prior to the presentation will enable participants to ask substantive questions they have regarding the technology. You may also wish to to create a Cornell Lab account here (annual paid subscription) which gives you to access these excellent resources on birds and birding: Birds of the World, Bird Academy, Great Backyard Bird Count, Macaulay Library of sound, pictures and video, NestWatch, Project FeederWatch. In addition, Cornell Lab's All About Birds is free! https://www.allaboutbirds.org/
JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING HERE!
at 6:00 pm, Tuesday January 14 (Video & Audio)
[http://+13052241968,,7755424020/#,,,,*666%23%20US]One tap mobile (Audio only on your cell phone)
Passcode (if prompted) 666