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Teaching Ornithology in High Schools

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Manker’s thesis is that ornithology is an excellent gateway to students becoming science majors in college and, more broadly and longer-term, conservation-minded citizens. In other words, a “spark class” rather than a “spark bird.” In other words, a “spark class” rather than a “spark bird.”

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eBird Economics: How Much Would You Pay to See Birds?

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The economic “impact” of a birding festival can be estimated by looking at expenditures of attendees ( e.g., hotel rooms, meals, souvenirs, transportation costs, etc.). For example, binoculars and field guides have a cost that can be measured in dollars. Q: Why study birders and why use eBird?

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