Date: 3/19/26 8:04 am From: Chris Conard via groups.io <conardc...> Subject: [centralvalleybirds] California Bird Atlas--What are you waiting for?
Hi folks,
It has been wonderful to see the response and participation in the
California Bird Atlas already. I'm sending this as another gentle nudge to
birders who may not have gotten around to joining the project or are
concerned about added hassle. Please know that it isn't much different than
regular birding, but can be a really enjoyable addition to your time in the
field and deepen your knowledge in the process.
This will be one of the most significant contributions to our understanding
of birds in the state, creating and updating important baseline information
vital for conservation.
I’ll be joined by CBA Science Director Sam Safran to share updates and
answer questions. The level of engagement statewide has been incredible. As
of yesterday, we’ve surpassed *50,000 Atlas checklists* across more than *4,300
blocks* from over *2,700 birders*. And we're just getting started.
