It’s time to start a new eBirding challenge as we approach 2024! Like every year, January is dedicated to the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC). The challenge for this month is to contribute to this national effort. Birders from all across India (and Asia!) will be visiting several wetlands to document the birds and assess the condition of the wetlands that harbour them. The challenge for this month is to upload a minimum of 30 lists. However, out of the 30 lists, at least two have to be from two different wetlands. For example: 28 lists can be from any habitat, but at least 2 checklists must be from 2 different wetland habitats (1 list from each wetland).
Important Criteria:
- Share your checklists with the eBird username: awcindia (see video here).
- The two wetlands should be existing eBird Hotspots.
- Each list should be Complete list with counts (no X) and of at least 15 minutes or more.
- Upload all your lists by 10 February 2024.
Do have a look at national and global level challenges/ events:
- 2024 eBird India Yearlong Challenges
- Asian Waterbird Census
- 2024 Checklist-a-day Challenge (Global)
- January eBirder of the Month Challenge
Coming Soon in Feb– Great Backyard Bird Count
Header Image: Purple Heron Ardea purpurea by Abhishek Das/ Macaulay Library
