Bird Monitoring - eBird Training

Now in its fifth year, the Citizen Science Bird Monitoring Program began with a grant from Cornell University. With primary objectives focused on increasing our capacity for avian data collection and fostering community engagement, the program seeks to create a network of trained individuals dedicated to helping monitor bird populations across Wood River Land Trust properties.

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We are excited to build on the momentum of last year’s surveys as we head into the second year of the program this spring. If you are a birder- whether you’re a novice, expert, or somewhere in between, we could use your help!

Open to All:

April 30th - May 11th:

• Cornell eBird Training: * Required for new participants

  • Online, self-paced, 3-hour training on the eBird app.

  • This is not required if you have completed it in the past.

  • Plan to complete this training by May 11th.

May 11th: * Required for new participants

• Bird ID Training Video:

  • One-hour training video to watch on your own.

  • Not required if you’ve watched it before.

• eBird Q&A with Ben:

  • In-person support at the Wood River Land Trust office.

  • Available 10 AM-2 PM

Open to Trained Participants Only:

To participate in the events below, you must have completed the Cornell eBird Training by May 11th. This ensures all participants are familiar with the eBird app and bird identification protocols necessary for collecting high-quality data.

May 15th/16th: * Required for new participants

• Bird Survey Field Sessions:

  • Required attendance at one session (choose May 15th or 16th).

  • Duration: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Details will be sent prior to the event.

May 17th/23rd:

• Migration Survey:

  • Choose one day during this week to participate.

  • Duration: 1-3 hours in the field.

June 14th/20th:

• Breeding Survey:

  • Choose one day during this week to participate.

  • Duration: 1-3 hours in the field.