​ENJOY & LEARN

These are two of the most useful tools for birders but for some of us it's hard to figure out the best (and/or) easiest ways to make use of them.  Join local bird enthusiast Hilary Turner for a virtual, interactive presentation, during which Hilary will teach participants how to use the community science tools eBird and Merlin. These two digital products from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology bring the world of birds into users hands, making these wonderful creatures more accessible than they have ever been to the general public. Learn how to use these tools effectively, while giving the most back to the scientific community that uses the data. Whether you are a new birder who has never heard of eBird, or a veteran eBirder, you will likely gain something from the variety of tips and tricks Hilary will provide. 

Hilary Turner has been birding since childhood and is now a Research Biologist at Teton Raptor Center. She is a strong community science enthusiast who has contributed to eBird and other portals since 2011. She is an eBird reviewer in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, sits on both the Montana and Wyoming Bird Records Committees, and was an early participant in the development of Merlin as a sound analyst.