eBird Project: Final Thoughts
Red-winged Blackbird ( Agelaius phoeniceus ) in IL Beach State Park South Unit, Oct. 29, 2019 eBird was created in 2002 for birdwatchers to share and access information, but the program has turned into something much bigger. It's now one the largest bird data sharing platforms in the world with virtually unlimited potential in terms of application and use. I feel that eBird's variety of features and ways to access the data are proof that it's geared towards the general public and scientists alike. Point counts and transects pulled from species distribution and abundance data allow for user-friendly area and species searches on eBird site. At the same time, data can be downloaded in various formats and filters for use by professionals. A recreational birdwatcher might look up a specific location or species to plan their next birding experience. A scientist might download data to study population trends of a specific species, like this study for w...
