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April eBirder of the Month Challenge
This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, focuses on capturing sounds of the world around you through short soundscape recordings. eBird Checklist Media is still new and more ambient soundscapes are needed to complement species-specific recordings and enhance bird recognition tools like Merlin Sound ID.
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Win a Free Spot in the Cornell Lab’s Warbler Identification Course
Ready to master one of birding’s most exciting challenges? Warblers are a fan-favorite with their vibrant colors, yet their small size and rapid movements can make identification frustratingly difficult.
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eBird in Action: Protecting Longleaf Pine Habitat
eBird in Action is a segment which shares the conservation stories made possible because of your contributions. This edition describes how Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) uses eBird to support their land protection projects.
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