Date: 4/7/26 8:25 pm From: Chris Conard via groups.io <conardc...> Subject: [centralvalleybirds] [CALBIRDS] California Bird Atlas Newsletter + April 16 Town Hall
Hi folks,
There has been a great response to the California Bird Atlas. See below for
more. --Chris Conard, Sacramento
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From: Van Pierszalowski via groups.io <van...>
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Birders,
Thank you to everyone contributing to the California Bird Atlas. The latest
edition of *The Atlas Dispatch* is now live. Click *here
<https://ebird.org/atlascalifornia/news/atlas-dispatch-march-2026>* for a
full update, including Atlas-first breeding records, field highlights from
across the state, and incredible photos.
We continue to be blown away by the level of engagement statewide. As of
today, 66,642 Atlas checklists have been submitted across 5,131 blocks,
spanning all 58 counties. 3,196 atlasers have contributed to the project,
and we’re still in the first spring of a five-year Atlas period!
California Bird Atlas is an independent 501(c)(3), and donations can be
made *here <https://donorbox.org/california-bird-atlas>*. Your support
helps us grow the team, expand coverage, and continue building this
incredible momentum statewide. We are deeply grateful :)