Hi All, Not to beat a dead horse, but regional portals come more from a research-based approach (rather than a purely birding approach, although that is an important component). Within portals local ornithologists and experts provide site specific information, present regional projects, or encourage proper ebird and research documentation of special status birds being monitored by local agencies or NGOs within the portal's area of interest.
Another example portal provides a gathering place for the next generation of birders and ornithologists, the Young Birders Network. CFO's county site is a fantastic resource. But it shouldn't be confused for an ebird portal where local conservation or species specific research can be implemented and fostered by scientists looking to generate regional data. Cobirds has never been a very good conservation venue. It's an excellent RBA and current sightings listserve. Will Colorado or a subset of the state ever have a portal? Unknown, unless Cornell and a local partner (say RMBO) identify the need or interest for one. Alas the amazing variety of ways of participating in birding would be enhanced, not diminished by a regional or state ebird portal. Happy Fall! Scott E. Severs Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAL-OjWOBHu7KfWqu6ytDjQy3r-jFFStWpsg%3DpBPsuQOWe4yWTA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
