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October 2020
Creating the Field Guide to the Birds of Hawai‘i
Many of us use or are familiar with field guides, but have you ever wondered how a field guide is made? This "talk story" presentation highlights how a field guide is created. Authors Helen and André and photographer Jack come together to share the process of creating their recently-published Field Guide to the Birds of Hawai‘i. BONUS! Five lucky people will win a copy of the new field guide, along with HIFB Virtual 2020 swag! A question (that can be…
Find out more »The Status of eBird, Merlin, and Community Science in Hawaii
This presentation will introduce the eBird and Merlin projects and will also touch on the growth of eBird usage in Hawaii, popular birding locations and times of year, data coverage and gaps, and how to use eBird’s tools to find new places to bird on the islands. About the Presenters Jenna Curtis Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology My focus is on enhancing engagement and communication among eBird contributors, regional data editors, and our scientific partners. I work to develop resources to…
Find out more »Choosing The Best Binocular For YOU!
Join Redstart Birding’s Wendy Clark and Kelly Ball for “Choosing The Best Binocular for YOU!” This session will help you decide what size, magnification, feel, and brand of binocular best fits your birding lifestyle, your budget, and your personal needs. Wendy and Kelly will review new and tried-and-true products at a variety of price points and will share facts and features of the hottest trends in birding optics. The best part: If you’re a registered HIFB attendee, you can receive…
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