Using eBird
A beginner’s guide to listing
Common Bird Monitoring Program
12-15 February 2016
eBird India
What is eBird?
A global, internet-based checklist program
In this way, eBird
Go to www.ebird.org to sign up for a free account
Creating an account
Creating an account
Set your preferences so that you see names you are used to!
Choose “Species Name Display” as: English (India)
Setting account preferences
Here is a step-by-step guide to submitting a bird list
Click on ‘Submit Observations’ after logging in
Submitting a list
The first time you submit a list, choose ‘Find it on a Map’
Submitting a list
Select Country as India, and leave the rest blank
Submitting a list
Begin typing in the search box to find a location near you
Submitting a list
An existing red marker indicates a public birding location (or ‘hotspot’)
If this is your location, click on the red marker to choose it
Submitting a list
If there is no existing marker, click on your location and add a name
Suggest it as a ‘hotspot’ unless it is a private location (eg, your home)
Submitting a list
On the next screen, select the date of your list, and the type of list
Most lists fall under one of the three types listed
Submitting a list
Once an Observation Type is selected, add more information about your birding effort; and add comments for your later reference
Submitting a list
For CBMP, choose 15 minutes only.
Now to your bird list! Search for the first species using the box at top right.
When you select the species...
Submitting a list
… the page automatically scrolls down to the text box for that species, where you can enter your count...
… and add further details and comments if you wish
Submitting a list
If you haven’t counted individuals, type an ‘X’ in the box, indicating that you have seen/heard the species
When done, you will be asked whether you are submitting a complete list. Say ‘Yes’
Atleast three such 15 minutes list every day between 13-16 February 2014
Submitting a list
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