1. Citizen Science
Published on Dec 18, 2023
Biodiversity Detectives Lesson 1
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1. Citizen Science
Photo by Gary Bendig
Citizen science allows people everywhere to be the eyes and ears of science.
Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng
There's still a lot to learn about birds, and by sharing observations, YOU can help scientists
Photo by Tomas Kirvėla
The first step to becoming citizen scientists is to become familiar with the project you want to participate in and the subject you will be studying.
Photo by Mehdi Sepehri
We will study birds so we can participate in the eBird project.
Photo by MrClean1982
eBird monitors the distribution of birds (where they are in the world and when).
Photo by notfakemaris
Scientists want to know what species are seen near us.
Photo by Roger Worden
Our data are added to a huge database with people's data from all over the world.
Photo by Bram Naus
Scientists use these data to figure out where birds are, where and how they migrate, and how the populations are doing.
Photo by Louis Reed
We can help- we just need to learn about our local birds and how to identify them.
Photo by Phil Fiddyment
Feathers
Photo by Georgie Sharp
Are endothermic (warm blooded)
Fly
Photo by BioDivLibrary
Hollow/lightweight bones
Photo by Carlos Felipe Ramírez Mesa
Birds are the only living creatures with feathers.
Photo by Jo Andre Johansen
There are different kinds of feathers, like the stiff ones along a bird's wings that help support flight....
Photo by Simon Fitall
...and downy feathers that keep birds insulated, such as what down jackets do for people.
Photo by Leonard Reeb
Feathers can also help with camouflage or attracting a mate.
Photo by Jeroen Moes
3 Comparing Species
Photo by Judy Gallagher
about 700 in the USA and 30-50 locally.
Photo by Birger Strahl
