New app gives “tweeting” a whole new meaning
Birders and other wildlife-watching enthusiasts have a great new way to participate in outdoor recreation, thanks to the creation of a special Natural State-specific online gateway to Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s eBird birdwatching system.
Watchable wildlife includes a wide array of state animals, some as common as a familiar bird at a backyard feeder. Others may pass briefly through Arkansas on seasonal migrations. And, some rarely seen species may reward the dedicated viewer after hours of patient waiting and watching.
Watchable wildlife also describes an increasingly popular pursuit for many residents. Wildlife viewing is a pastime that can be enjoyed in any season, in any corner of the state, by any age group. Special equipment is not required; wildlife watchers need to come equipped only with a sense of appreciation for the state’s living resources and the knowledge of where to look for them.
Did you know that wildlife viewing has become one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the nation?
Birders and other wildlife-watching enthusiasts have a great new way to participate in outdoor recreation, thanks to the creation of a special Natural State-specific online gateway to Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s eBird birdwatching system.
According to Karen Rowe, AGFC nongame bird program coordinator, the eBird tool has been available for years, but the new portal gives birders a more customized way to learn more about and participate in birding. “eBird was initiated to help the public get more enjoyment out of their bird-watching efforts,” Rowe said.
Most deer and duck hunters enjoy watching nongame birds during long sits or lulls in the action,” Rowe said. “I often say they’re just birders until a deer or duck finally shows up. This new tool may be a great way for them to have some added enjoyment in the woods, too.” Learn more about the eBird program at ebird.org/ar/home. And, if you don’t call Arkansas home, look in your state for similar wildlife watching programs designed to help you enjoy all that the outdoors offers.
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