I’ve Got An APP For That Bird (class and field practice)

Start the new year off by learning new birding skills and ways to contribute to community science. David Simpson and Dee Fairbanks-Simpson, co-owners of Birding with David Simpson – professional birding tour company, will share tips, examples, and references on ways to utilize APP’s to enhance your birding knowledge and field skills.

The eBird portion of the training assumes attendees will have a basic understanding of the APP (have installed the APP on a smart device, downloaded a bird pack, added 1 bird to a checklist). All other APP education will assume no prior experience. All skill levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to download the eBird APP in advance. Please be aware of your password so you can login and follow along.

APP’s we will cover include:

* eBird (scenario based tips & techniques)
* Merlin (photo and sound ID)
* iNaturalist (use for plants, frogs, spiders and other creatures)
* Audubon (mobile field guide that is free)
* Sibley (fee – mobile guide, useful for species comparison)

Following the class we will travel to a nearby location for a short field practice to try out your new skills. The class is being provided by professional birders who are donating their time. Our Space Coast Audubon chapter is offering the course for free. Tips for the instructors are greatly appreciated.

Itinerary:
11am – 12:45pm (training and lunch); 12:45 – 1:00pm (travel to field site)
Field Practice: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Cost: Free (participants will pay for their own lunch)
Location: Beef O’Bradys (Satellite Beach) Party Room