Though folks might find this interesting.
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Updated COVID-19 Birding Guidance from : Wisconsin Society for Ornithology
Friday, April 10, 2020 6:47 AM
The coronavirus crisis may make 2020 the absolute right time for all of us to
plan on conducting our own Big Green Birding Year [Motorless Birding] or
learning how to set up on your own “patch” on eBird.
…
On Thursday April 9th Gov. Evers expanded restrictions under the “Safer at
Home” Order he issued on March 24. 2020) by ordering the DNR [Dept of Natural
Resources]to close 40 state parks, forests and recreational areas due to
unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism and the need to protect the health
and safety of visitors and staff, effective Friday, April 10.
When Evers’ order was first issued, …, travel for the purpose of engaging in an
outdoor activity is also permitted. Therefore, driving or biking to go bird
watching is allowed, and visiting public and state parks is specifically
permitted.”
Things have obviously changed, …
… For the weekend of April 4-5, High Cliff had an estimated 16,457 visitors,
Lapham Peak had an estimated 11,168 visitors, Kohler-Andrae had an estimated
8,469 visitors and Devil's Lake had an estimated 7,647 visitors.
…
So now is the time for BIGBY Birding
WSO is heading into its FOURTH year of managing the Wisconsin Green Birding
Challenge — better known as BIGBY birding. … Big Green Birding Year. [what we
in Oregon call motorless birding]
…relies on human-powered transportation, such as walking, biking or running …
Or create an eBird Patch
An eBird Patch is a series of locations, generally referring to the same area,
that can be aggregated and summarized as a single unit. A "patch" can be your
local park, neighborhood walk, favorite lake or sewage plant, or refuge
wildlife drive - and all your eBird checklists therein.
A patch is meant to be a small area that you bird regularly. Patches should be
possible to thoroughly cover in a morning, or a few hours of birding by foot or
car.
For more details and to join the 27 “Patch” birders already keeping their
records on eBird check it out at
https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48001049078-patch-and-yard-lists-in-ebird
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Paul Sullivan
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