Message forwarded by Jim Williams, Wayzata Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon Launch New Version of eBird New online tools allow birders to contribute important conservation=20 data=A0=A0
Ithaca, NY, September 2005=96 The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and = Audubon=20 announce the release of eBird 2.0 at <http://www.ebird.org/>=20 www.ebird.org, an updated version of the powerful Internet-based=20 program currently used by thousands of birders. eBird is a free, user-friendly way for birders across North America to=20= record, archive, and share their observations at any hour of the day.=20 It is also an important tool for conservation, providing researchers=20 with a comprehensive picture of the abundance and distribution of=20 birds. The data come to life via eBird's colorful new interactive=20 maps.=A0 In addition to a completely new look and feel, eBird 2.0 has a=20 streamlined data entry process and a suite of new output tools geared=20 toward the interests of today's birders. On customized "My eBird" pages=20= users can now view their life, state and county lists=96all generated=20 automatically as individual reports are entered. There are two primary ways to search the data: by location and by=20 species. For example, trip-planners can view a list of all the species=20= recorded near their destination. Those interested in learning more=20 about a particular species can view maps and charts showing seasonal=20 distribution and frequency of reports. eBird allows participants to do=20= more than just record sightings; it helps them understand how their=20 observations fit into the big picture.=A0 Begun in 2002, eBird is growing and changing as it builds a strong=20 base of dedicated observers. eBird already supplies data to researchers=20= across the country, and new ways to extract and interpret information=20 will increase its value as a tool for bird conservation. In the coming=20= years, eBird may have a role to play farther south in gathering=20 information in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Those wishing to learn more and to add their bird observations to this=20= growing resource for conservation can visit <http://www.ebird.org/>=20 www.ebird.org. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit membership institution=20= interpreting and conserving the earth's biological diversity through=20 research, education, and citizen science focused on birds.=A0 Audubon is celebrating its centennial year of protecting birds and=20 other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Our national network=20= of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and=20 educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining=20 important bird populations, engage millions of people of all ages and=20 backgrounds in positive conservation experiences. =A0 Kevin Naze Algoma Kewaunee County ############################## This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list <[email protected]>. To UNSUBSCRIBE, E-mail to <[email protected]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[email protected]> Send administrative QUERIES, E-mail to <[email protected]>
