Though the soaring temperatures in May might make you uncomfortable going out birding, it’s still one of the best times of the year to watch breeding behaviour.. There are also 3 one-day events happening in May– Endemic Bird Day, Himalayan Bird Count and Global Big Day!
The challenge for May is to compile at least 32 eligible* checklists throughout the month. Please adhere to the weekly breakdown of lists provided below:
1–10 May: At least 1 list each day
11 May: At least 2 lists
12–31 May: At least 1 list each day
Lists made on the 11 May will be counted for India’s Endemic Bird Day and Global Big Day.
The second edition of Himalayan Bird Count is also on 11th May 2024. Birders residing/traveling to Himalayan regions can participate in this event.
Whenever you see birds showing any signs of breeding, choose the breeding behaviour codes. To do this in the eBird App, tap the species name, tap on ‘Add breeding code‘, and select the appropriate purple circle that is closest to your observation (see the example below). (Please note again, F and H are not breeding codes).
Please upload all your lists by 10 June 2024 so that we can announce the results soon after that.
* eligible checklists are those that report all species seen/heard (and are therefore marked ‘complete’), report numbers for all species rather than Xs, and are of at least 15 minutes or longer in duration
Here are details about eBird-India’s Yearlong Challenge for 2024.
You can keep track of fresh lists coming in from India on this page.
eBird Global Challenges: Watch this space to view May eBirder of the Month Challenge and check out the 2024 Checklist-a-day Challenge.
Header Image: Red-tailed Minla Minla ignotincta © Rahul Kaushik / Macaulay Library
