Date: 2/5/26 9:48 am From: Brian Sullivan via groups.io <heraldpetrel...> Subject: Re: [CALBIRDS] California Bird Atlas: First Month Report
Great update, Van! Inspiring!
Brian
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM Van Pierszalowski via groups.io <van=
<californiabirdatlas.org...> wrote:
> Birders,
>
> We’ve been blown away by the early engagement in support of California’s
> first statewide Breeding Bird Atlas. As of this writing, 20,850 Atlas
> checklists have been submitted across 2,864 blocks in 57 counties by 1,491
> contributors. In January alone, 59 species have already received Confirmed
> breeding codes.
>
> For the full report through the end of January, see the latest edition of *Atlas
> Dispatch*
> <https://ebird.org/atlascalifornia/news/atlas-dispatch-jan-8-31-2026>,
> which features Atlas firsts, reports from the field, common coding
> pitfalls, and photos.
>
> All eBird users can contribute. If you haven't yet, please join the
> project on eBird's CBA platform <https://ebird.org/atlascalifornia/home>.
> For a visual overview of how to get started, watch the Quick Start video
> <https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8Z3kbqiO9rw>.
>
> We’ve also been building a statewide network of Regional Coordinators and
> data reviewers to help oversee the effort. If you’re interested in joining
> the team, reach out to me directly at <van...>
>
> This first-ever statewide Atlas is being coordinated by California Bird
> Atlas <https://www.californiabirdatlas.org/> (CBA), an independent
> nonprofit.
>
> If you’re able, please consider making a donation
> <https://donorbox.org/california-bird-atlas>. Your support directly funds
> the infrastructure and scientific coordination needed to sustain this
> statewide effort. Thank you for helping build it.
>
> Happy Atlasing,
> Van Pierszalowski
> Executive Director, California Bird Atlas (CBA)
> <van...>
> Los Angeles, CA
>
>
>
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*Brian L. Sullivan*
*Digital Publications LeadCornell Lab of Ornithology*
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