[bcbirdclub] GBBC eNews:
- From: "Jerry Thornhill" <mjt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'Buchanan County'" <bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:57:18 -0500
In this issue: New GBBC website, new tools, quiz results.
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GBBC eNewsletter
February 11, 2014
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GBBC Launches a New Website
The new GBBC website is here! The site features a fresh design that makes it
easier for you to find what you need to participate. You'll find
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tips for identifying tricky birds and new ways to
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explore GBBC data. Make sure to check out some of these revamped pages:
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Frequently Asked Questions – for all of your questions about the GBBC!
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Local Events – to find GBBC events near you, or advertise your own.
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Birding Apps – Enter GBBC data on your mobile device, get ID help, and learn
about birds.
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Photo Gallery – a collection of the winning images submitted to the 2013 GBBC
photo contest.
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Newsroom – Help spread the word by sharing the GBBC news release with your
local media.
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Pine Grosbeak by Norm Dougan, British Columbia, 2013 GBBC
New Way to Explore Data
Last year, many participants said they wanted to see results from their town.
Although we can no longer display results by town as we did in past counts (
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click here to see why), we have launched a new tool called
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Explore a Location so you can see which species have been reported in your
county, state, province, or country. Explore sightings, view the most
productive hotspots, or track reports submitted by top contributors.
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Photo by Dirk Hovorka, Australia, 2013 GBBC
Birding Apps
Smartphone apps are changing the way that we identify and track birds. There
are many options for birders, ranging from field guides to apps that let you
participate in citizen science programs like the GBBC. To streamline your
choice, we’ve summarized some of our
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favorite applications:
* BirdLog GBBC – This app allows you to submit your GBBC checklists to
eBird directly from your phone. When you log your sightings during the GBBC
(February 14-17), your data will go directly to the count.
* Merlin Bird ID – Available free for
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iPhone or iPad, this app from the Cornell Lab helps you to identify birds in a
new, simple way. Just answer five questions about the bird you saw and Merlin
will give you a list of possible bird IDs.
* Audubon Birds Pro –This app provides sounds, pictures and maps of over
800 North American bird species. You can purchase this app for
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iPhone or
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Android.
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European Starling and Red-bellied Woodpecker by Stuart McCausland, Virginia,
2013 GBBC
Quiz Results are In!
Last month, many of you took the GBBC eNewsletter quiz about bird feeding. The
results are below, showing that most of you already knew the difference between
bird-feeding facts and myths.
Percentage Correct
The Facts
85%
Feeding hummingbirds does not stop them from migrating. In fact, leaving your
feeders out longer may help provide that last bit of energy they need to make
their migration successful.
72%
Birds do not choke on peanut butter, but you can add some grit or corn meal to
yours to keep it from clumping just in case.
71%
Birds’ feet are not likely to stick to cold metal perches.
70%
Birds do not become dependent on bird feeders.
62%
Birds do not die from eating uncooked rice.
For the answers to more bird myths, check out the FAQ and informational pages
below:
Back to Basics: Bird Feeders, Binoculars and More
Choosing the right field guide, binoculars or bird feeder can be challenging.
Here are some links to help you make the decisions:
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Audubon’s Guide to Choosing and Using Binoculars
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Audubon’s Guide to Choosing and Using a Field Guide
* Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s
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Choosing A Bird Feeder
* Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s
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Choosing Bird Seed
* Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s
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Feeder Maintenance
* Audubon’s
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GBBC is
February 14-17, 2014
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Send GBBC eCards
The 2014
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GBBC eCards are now available. These eCards are a great way to reach out to
friends, family, and community members about the GBBC. There are five designs,
all of which can be customized with your message. Cards are easy to send, too!
Just add up to 10 email addresses, add your personal note, and send!
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Join Project FeederWatch and Get Next Season Free
If you've been thinking about taking your bird watching to the next level,
consider taking part in Project FeederWatch. Participants receive a FeederWatch
handbook, a beautiful poster of common feeder birds, and Winter Bird
Highlights, the project's annual publication. A small fee helps keep the
project running by partially covering staff support and materials. Project
FeederWatch is run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in the U.S. and by Bird
Studies Canada in Canada.
There's added incentive for signing up now. If you're a new participant, you
will also be registered for the 2014–2015 season at no extra charge.
Sign up now to take advantage of this two-for-one deal.
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Canada
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Wild Birds Unlimited, a sponsor of the Great Backyard Bird Count!
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit membership institution
interpreting and conserving the earth’s biological diversity through research,
education, and citizen science focused on birds. Visit the Cornell Lab website
at
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www.birds.cornell.edu
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Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat
that supports them. Our national network of community-based nature centers and
chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas
sustaining important bird populations, engage millions of people of all ages
and backgrounds in conservation.
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www.audubon.org
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Bird Studies Canada administers regional, national, and international research
and monitoring programs that advance the understanding, appreciation, and
conservation of wild birds and their habitats. We are Canada's national body
for bird conservation and science, and we are a non-governmental charitable
organization.
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www.birdscanada.org
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Call toll-free (800) 843-2473
National Audubon Society
225 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
Call: (202) 600-7962
Bird Studies Canada
Box 160
Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 Canada
Call: (888) 448-2473 or (519) 586-3531
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