Please join the Linnaean Society of New York on Tuesday, Febriary 11th, at 7 pm ET. The evening includes a short general membership meeting, a 45-60 minute lecture, and a Q&A session.
Dr. Wesley Hochachka from Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Informing Basic Science and Conservation with Bird Watchers Observations (and lots of computers) Our lectures are free, open to the public, and designed to be accessible to all. This month’s lecture will be hosted on Zoom so you can participate from anywhere. Register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link: https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/dr-wesley-hochachka-february-2025/ Dr. Wesley Hochachka – February 2025 - The Linnaean Society of New York linnaeannewyork.org Informing Basic Science and Conservation with Bird Watchers Observations (and lots of computers) Formal bird monitoring programs, like the North American Breeding Bird Survey, provide crucial data on where birds live and how their populations have changed over time. However, due to the costs of these programs, they are limited in both duration and geographic scope. Participatory science projects, particularly eBird, offer a powerful solution by collecting vast amounts of data that can help bridge these gaps in our understanding of bird populations. However, to ensure accuracy, careful analyses are required to distinguish actual changes in bird populations from changes in observer behavior. In this presentation, Dr. Wesley Hochachka will explore key insights into bird populations derived from eBird data and how they are being applied. Weekly distribution maps reveal areas of bird concentration and migratory routes, helping guide conservation efforts and inform policy decisions. Local population trend maps complement traditional surveys like the Breeding Bird Survey, offering more comprehensive monitoring. Dr. Hochachka will conclude with a look at ongoing research and future plans to make eBird’s data insights more accessible to diverse audiences. -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsRULES_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave_DOT_htm ARCHIVES: 1) mail-archive_DOT_com/nysbirds-l@cornell_DOT_edu/maillist_DOT_html 2) surfbirds_DOT_com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) birding_DOT_aba_DOT_org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: ebird_DOT_org/content/ebird/ --
