The ‘sport’ of birding grows more and more popular every day, and has a powerfully healing, inspiring impact during this time of isolation. Phone apps can make the entire birding adventure more fun and instructive while helping us all contribute to an extensive worldwide data base. During this time, Margot will show you a few of her favorite apps to use in the field. Then there will be a time for you to step out your door, look through you window, open your ears and try one or all of the apps. The hour will end with a Q&A session about the apps. Watch recorded event here: Citizen Science: Birding Apps April 17, 2020
Leader
Margot Rawlins, Galbreath Preserve Coordinator, Center for Environmental Inquiry, Sonoma State University
Logistics
No previous experience or knowledge is required. This event is recommended for ages 13 and up, and is geared toward beginning birders, though all may benefit.
Please download Merlin, eBird and BirdNET onto your mobile device before the event if possible.
Zoom meeting details will be sent to you upon registration. If you have not used Zoom before, please allow time to download and install the application before the event. Please log-in a few minutes early, as it may take more than one attempt if servers are busy.
How to Sign Up
Register at the link below. Each participant should register separately. Registration is free.
About the Center
Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry empowers university students to work with community members on the environmental challenges of the North Bay. Our mission is to create an engaged and environmentally ready society, one where all people have the skills to find solutions to the challenges facing our earth. SSU Preserves are open to everyone engaged in education or research. Reservations are required.