In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.
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Months of hot and dry weather, with only 23mm of rain recorded over seven months, drove some species to seek food and water in the city.
Researchers used ‘citizen science’ birdwatching data to rank Australian species. Among the most elusive birds were ‘hide and seek’ champions and a few possibly headed for extinction.
Cities are danger zones for migrating birds, but there are ways to help feathered visitors pass through more safely
As scientists frantically try to find drugs to slow COVID-19’s spread, citizen science offers an opportunity for all of us to get involved.
A collection of millions of bird sightings has identified the best places to invest in conservation.
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