Every year, bird enthusiasts and nature lovers from all around the world eagerly participate in an event known as Global Big Day. This event, organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and eBird, encourages individuals of all ages and skill levels to spend a day in the great outdoors, celebrating the incredible diversity of birdlife and seeing as many birds as possible.
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Going birdwatching in a new, unfamiliar area can be intimidating. Here are a few tips to make the most out of your birding experience when traveling or exploring new areas.
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The Haikubox is finally here! Learn how this new avian bioacoustic identification device can identify birds across the US and Canada based on their vocalizations alone.
Get your hands on the latest tool for birdwatchers and conservationists today.
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From a humble Tumblr blog to a full-fledged website, Because Birds has come a long way over the last 10 years. In this blog post, I’ll take you on a journey through our evolution and share some of the most popular content that’s kept readers coming back for more. Join us for a celebration of all things birding!
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Recently, AI-powered tools have popped up in a variety of different mediums. AI image generation was the first to surge in popularity (DALL-E), along with AI chatbots like Chat-GPT.
As someone who loves birds and technology, let’s see how well, if at all, AI can create realistic images of popular bird species.
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I’ve been a big proponent of the Merlin Bird ID app for several years. Developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Sound ID is a popular feature that uses artificial intelligence to identify bird species from their songs and calls. The latest update to the app brings new features that will make exploring your saved Sound ID recordings more fun and convenient.
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Birding Summary, Guides, Recording
If you are fortunate, you may spend your vacations discovering new birds, but if not, you must fit birdwatching into any free time available in your travel schedule. Here’s what we found casually birding in Greece.
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