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Tag Archives: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Binocular advice for birders
I’m frequently asked about my recommendations for binoculars. My first recommendation is yes, you should get a pair. Sure, you can do a lot of birding without binoculars – and 90% or more of the birds I encounter I detect … Continue reading
Posted in BIRDATHON, birding, birds/nature, Christmas Bird Count, editorial, environment, life, National Audubon Society, nature deficit disorder, No Child Left Inside, Partners in Flight, wildlife
Tagged #binocs, #binoculars, #Bird Watchers' Digest, #bird watching, #British Trust for Ornithology, #European Breeding Bird Atlas, American Birding Association, birding, BirdWatch Ireland, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Countryside Bird Survey, National Audubon Society, nature, ornithology
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2016 Partners in Flight Landbird Conservation Plan
The updated Landbird Conservation Plan from Partners in Flight has just been released. As with previous iterations, the emphasis is on applying objective criteria to determine those species in most need of conservation, delineating the habitats within ecoregions important for … Continue reading
Posted in birds/nature, deforestation, Endangered Species Act, environment, migrants, monarch butterfly, overpopulation, Partners in Flight, population estimates, population monitoring, skepticism and science, wildlife
Tagged biodiversity, birding, conservation, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird, ESA, Grassland Restoration Incentive Plan, GRIP, Landbird Conservation Plan, Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture, ornithology, Partners in Flight, Playa Lakes Joint Venture, USDA Farm Bill
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2016 State of the Birds
It ain’t much better than the last one. Check out the press release for the 2016 State of the Birds Report to see the gains and losses in conservation, and consider options for the future. (Complete and well-organized overview here.) … Continue reading
Posted in birds/nature, Endangered Species Act, environment, IUCN, life, migrants, National Audubon Society, Partners in Flight, population monitoring, weather, wildlife
Tagged American Birding Association, biodiversity, BirdLife International, citizen science, conservation, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird, migratory bird program, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, migratory connectivity, NABCI, ornithology, Playa Lakes Joint Venture, State of the Birds 2016, USFWS
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eBird news – August 2015
Latest eBird News here! In addition to the latest BirdCast, I’m especially interested to learn more about eBird Taiwan!
Posted in life
Tagged BirdCast, birding, citizen science, conservation, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird, eBird Taiwan, ornithology
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Cornell Lab eNews – June 2015
There are lots of neat new updates from the Cornell Lab eNews. Among them:
Posted in life
Tagged Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ferruginous Hawk, Merlin photo app, Sagebrush Sea
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eBird News and the Global Big Day
Among other interesting stories, the latest eBird news announces a new line of eBird merch and a Global Big Day on May 9th!
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Tagged birding, conservation, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird, eBird Store, Global Big Day, ornithology
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Cornell Lab eNews for December 2014
With some great advice about winter bird feeding and a host of other interesting content, check out the latest Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology eNewsletter.
Cornell Lab eNews for November 2014
There is lots of great birding to be had in November. The latest edition of the Cornell Lab eNewsletter will get you excited to get out there and see for yourself.
Bird Cams eNews, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
With the proliferation of live webcams of animal behavior in real time, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology has consolidated updates for several popular ones. I really enjoy that Ontario FeederWatch Cam, for its Ruffed Grouse and northern finchy things. Here … Continue reading
Birds on the move in July: BirdCast
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has just released a summary of migration forecasting for July through BirdCast. Yes, it is cool. Here’s a taste: Chipping Sparrows are showing up in the Southeast: That would seem to square with this radar … Continue reading
Posted in animal behavior, birding, birds/nature, environment, life, Links, wildlife
Tagged BirdCast, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird, migration, migration forecasting, radar ornithology
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Waiting for the hatching day: Big Red and Ezra Red-tailed Hawk nesting cam, 2014
Follow the story here, and watch the hatching live!
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Tagged Big Red, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ezra, Red-tailed Hawk cam
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eBird News – inaugural issue from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
Following updates on eBird is easy with their new newsletter. This first issue features an important journal article recently published that illustrates the growth and power of eBird as a tool for conservation.
In the market for new binoculars?
There is no better source for binocular purchasing advice than that provided periodically by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and they’ve just completed a new review! As another endorsement, the best place to purchase your new binocs is from Eagle … Continue reading
Cornell Lab of Ornithology – new feedercams
Check out the latest updates from the Lab, included two new Project Feederwatch cameras. Here’s the view from Sapsucker Woods, and the Evening Grosbeaks are a real treat from this camera in Ontario. Also, Project Feederwatch has its own new … Continue reading
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