Patch Birding

Let’s celebrate the joys of patch birding! Patch birding is when you pick a nearby park or birding location and return to it regularly. It is a great way to get to know the birds who frequent or pass through that spot. Since a “patch” is often close-by, it is a carbon-conscious approach to birding. Not only that, regularly reporting what you see helps scientists understand trends as you report your sightings to eBird.

Part 1: Birding in Your Own Patch
Spend some time birding in your chosen patch – whether it’s a local park, your backyard, or any nearby green space. Observe and record all the bird species you can identify. Bird for a few minutes or a few hours – whatever works for you! If you don’t have a patch yet, now’s the perfect time to choose one!

Part 2: Evening Zoom Sharing Session
Join us on Zoom that evening at 8:00 PM to share your patch birding experience! We’ll learn about each other’s patches, discuss the birds we observed, and celebrate the joys of local birding. All experience levels are welcome!

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 895 2444 4803
Passcode: 450208

Leader: Gaia Stanley