10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

Hannah Buschert was first exposed to birds and birding during a required ornithology course at Oregon State University and she quickly caught the birding bug. After securing our passage, I patiently waited for this once-in-a-lifetime experience to a place we have never been and lacked any knowledge of, we were in for a complete surprise.

South Africa 261

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 261

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In other words, eBird is effectively a complete history of my birding experiences. Predictably, the states I have lived in (California and Oregon) have the most species, as does nearby Washington. And I will continue my quest to see all of my Top 25 National Wildlife Refuges for Birding too.

Puerto Rico 143

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Michigan Washington 143

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The citizen science aspect is a big hit with many users, and eBirding areas with little existing data can be fun as well. Flycatcher Jen of I Used To Hate Birds has amassed close to 160 species in the last two years just walking and biking around Portland, Oregon, which is a number that deserves a toast if you ask me.

Birds 195

Birds Portland Oregon 2015 195