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eBird turns your bird sightings into science. eBird data has been used in hundreds of conservation decisions and peer-reviewed papers, thousands of student projects, and helps inform bird research worldwide.

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International Shorebird Survey

The International Shorebird Survey is a volunteer-based monitoring program that collects data on shorebirds across the Americas. Through standardized counts, volunteers contribute to a global effort to understand and conserve migratory shorebirds and the habitats they depend on.

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Christmas Bird Count

Every winter, birders and nature enthusiasts join the Christmas Bird Count, a time-honored community science project that has monitored bird populations for more than a century. By spending a day in the field counting every bird seen or heard, participants contribute valuable data to one of the longest-running community science efforts in the world.