[birdky] eBird Question

I recently started using Ebird after putting it off for some time. My 
procrastination was due to my perception of the difficulty in setting up an 
account. However, after the initial setup, I was excited about its potential in 
the pooling and sharing of information and finally its ease of use.

I've been in touch with Brian Sullivan at Cornell and have since received a 
PowerPoint presentation from him.? My reason for contacting Brian was to 
educate and inform my local bird club, Beckham Bird Club, about the virtues of 
Ebird.? I have been asked by the club to give a presentation on Ebird.

What I am seeking is information from Indiana users and non-users on their 
experiences with Ebird, both the good and the bad.? While at a dinner meeting 
in March with Pete Dunne, I asked him his opinion of Ebird. He felt that it was 
very useful and that there was talk that New Jersey might require all postings 
be generated from Ebird. Obviously there is some value seen in collecting 
information in this manner. 

Please send all responses to me personally at cbirding@xxxxxxx with Ebird in 
the subject line. 

Again, I would like input from people who don't use Ebird to express why they 
opt not to. And, of course, I would like input from those who do and why.

Thank you in advance.

Tom Becker

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