Fwd: eBird the eclipse on April 8

[Jarod Hitchings]

Hello bird people, 

If anyone happens to be in the Springfield area for the eclipse, on Monday, we will be having an "ebird during the eclipse" event. I happen to be one of the bird guides! 

Here's to clear skies,

Jarod Hitchings 

Sangamon County

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From: Illinois Audubon Society <jfes...@illinoisaudubon.org>
Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2024, 8:29 AM
Subject: eBird the eclipse on April 8
To: Jarod <ilwar...@gmail.com>

Share your observations

View this email in your browser Planning to observe the Great North American Eclipse on April 8? As you prepare for the eclipse, also consider observing bird behavior during the sudden shift from “day” to “night”. Pay attention to which species are present throughout the event and which ones demonstrate a change in behavior. Watch for nocturnal behaviors, singing (or sudden silence) nocturnal bird species emerging and changes in flight patterns. eBird recommends submitting complete checklists that are stationary and between 5-10 minutes in duration and a 3-4 minute checklist during the period of actual totality. Take a moment to orient yourself with your surroundings to better understand any changes that may happen. Once you’re right where you want to be, get comfortable, enjoy the eclipse and observe the changes in nature around you. Image by kjpargeter on Freepik Copyright (C) 2024 Illinois Audubon Society. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email newsletter because you support the Illinois Audubon Society and its mission. Sightings is designed by Jo Fessett, Executive Director, jfes...@illinoisaudubon.org Unsubscribe here.