Birding Resources
Free Birding Apps
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Merlin Bird ID - Helpful for sound identification
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eBird - A global database used by birders to record sightings
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Audubon - A field guide app with bird calls, maps, and eBird data
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A crowdsourced map created by Birdability and National Audubon Society that describes in detail the accessibility features of birding locations all over the world. It is a work-in-progress, and anyone can contribute to it by submitting a Birdability Site Review.
Birders use eBird to contribute to community science by entering when, where, and how they went birding, and then fill out a checklist of all the birds seen and heard during the outing. The data is used globally by scientists to better understand bird distribution, populations, health, and more.
The Feminist Bird Club’s Birding For A Better World : A Guide to Finding Joy And Community in Nature
By Sydney Golden Anderson and Molly Adams
BlackAFinSTEM works together to promote and educate about the significance of birding among the Black community. Visit their website to learn more about their mission and Black Birders Week.