December 8, 2022

Data Analysis Consultation for eBird Data

From January 2014 to December 2019, Suhel Quader created an eBird checklist almost every day while accompanying his kids to the bus stop.  He analysed the data to produce this stunning illustration of the status of the birds in his neighbourhood.

eBird data Analysis Poster of Suhel's birding patch in Bangalore
Suhel’s Birding Patch Data

Public data on eBird is a tremendous source of knowledge about bird distribution and seasonality. However, the large quantity of the data available in eBird can be surprisingly difficult to navigate. It is sometimes more efficient to consult an expert on next steps rather than spend time figuring everything out independently. Bird Count India team has some experience in analyzing eBird data and is willing to unblock other analysts in their job to get desired results. But in preparation, we strongly recommend that you start your analysis by watching these self-help videos.

Self Help

Office Hours:

BCI conducts an office hours every Thursday of a week by offering a consultation for individuals or groups on how to analyze eBird data. Every Thursday, there will be three 20-minute slots. Available BCI staff will answer any questions you have during this 20 minutes. Booking is through first come first serve (FCFS) basis. You can book office hours in the future as well.

Please fill this form to tell us more about the problem you are tackling. We highly recommend you watch the videos in the self-help section and try them out before attending the office hours.


Header Image: Bluethroat by Abhishek Das

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Nikunj Jambu
Nikunj Jambu
2 years ago

Very Good Inititive.

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