Date: 3/19/26 8:38 pm From: Rodd Kelsey via groups.io <rodd.kelsey...> Subject: Re: [centralvalleybirds] California Bird Atlas--What are you waiting for?
Thanks Chris! I want to second Chris' call to contribute. This is going to
be a significant contribution to our understanding of how well birds are
doing in California and what areas and habitats are providing what they
need for breeding. And, this Atlas is already shaping up to be one of the
most comprehensive and sophisticated Atlas's ever.
That said, the data coming in so far is already demonstrating what is
frequently the case and common to eBird data overall, which is that there
is great coverage in commonly visited areas, and big gaps in others. So, I
encourage us all to look at the effort map HERE
<https://ebird.org/atlascalifornia/effortmap> and consider visiting areas
where there are little to no data. This map updates in real time, so you
can see the data gaps and where we are all doing a good job filling in the
survey blocks. And, stay tuned for more updates and webinars from us at the
Atlas.
Rodd
On Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 8:04 AM Chris Conard via groups.io <conardc=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> 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.
>
> To join, see background info, and to view the information already pouring
> in, see https://ebird.org/atlascalifornia/home >
> Also, tonight at 7 there is a virtual California Bird Atlas Town Hall. See
> below to register.
>
> Take care,
>
> Chris
>
> Chris Conard
> Sacramento
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Van Pierszalowski via groups.io <van=
> <californiabirdatlas.org...>
>
> Hi Birders,
>
> As previously announced, California Bird Atlas (CBA) will host our first
> virtual Town Hall on Zoom tomorrow (March 19) at 7pm PT. Please register
> here <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vNhcHFrbREKqv1BzWFxcyQ>. If you
> can’t join live, the webinar will be recorded and uploaded to CBA’s YouTube
> channel. We ask all attendees, whether watching live or later, to submit
> questions via this Google Form
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnWjR4UApjRAPx0ErxR3y9dqFUNSzZ_KekPtbVGH_6JCrHIA/viewform?usp=dialog> > .
>
> 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.
>
> If you haven't joined the eBird Atlas project, you can do so here
> <https://ebird.org/atlascalifornia/home>.
>
> Looking forward to sharing more and answering questions tomorrow night.
>
> *Register*: HERE
> <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vNhcHFrbREKqv1BzWFxcyQ> > *Submit questions*: HERE
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnWjR4UApjRAPx0ErxR3y9dqFUNSzZ_KekPtbVGH_6JCrHIA/viewform?usp=dialog> >
> Happy Atlasing,
> Van Pierszalowski
> Executive Director, California Bird Atlas
> <https://www.californiabirdatlas.org/> > -------------
> Los Angeles, CA
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