Our understanding of the birds has been seen determined in great measure by the work of the common and current people. Después de todo, cualquiera puede salir a la calle y prestar attention a un mundo indómito que revolotea por encima de nosotros.
This summer, we invite readers, novice and experienced bird observers to participate in a scientific project in which we are collaborating with the Cornell University Ornithology Laboratory. We will collect observations about the birds that surround us, we will fill in the data gaps and we will offer researchers a clearer image of biodiversity.
This is an important labor. It is known or suspected that almost half of all species of birds in the world are in decline and climate change could accelerate this tendency. Al recopilar data of this type, it will help to make informed decisions about conservation and the study of birds.
A quienes se inician en esta actividad, les proporciaremos una serie de retos en las proximas semanas, con la finalidad de que emppiecen aportar cientificos data.
Si eres un observador de aves experiamos, tenemos algo más que pedirte. La base de datos científica de Cornell usually receives less observations of birds in the summer. Así que nos gustaría que las enviraras tan a menudo como puedas, aunque solo sea para registrar las aves comunes de tu zona. Si deseas un reto additional, ve a otros sitios que no frecuentes donde los data son escasos.
The project will begin briefly and end in September. Register now to participate and interact with a global network of lecturers, scientists and investigators; participate in debates on línea y comparte lo que has aprendido para ayudar a otros. También te enterarás de eventos virtuales, como este. You may even discover a new way of seeing nature.
To begin, tell us something about you. It will only take a couple of minutes and the registration is free.
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El siguiente paso es descargar Merlin o eBird, las aplicaciones de avistamiento de aves del Laboratorio de Ornitología de la Universidad Cornell. Next, click on the phrase that best describes the experience of observing birds, and stay tuned for the arrival of an electronic mail with a series of instructions.
In favor, ten en cuenta that Merlin and eBird son aplicaciones de terceos con sus propias privacy policies and The New York Times does not control (nor is responsible for) the content of privacy practices.
Frequently asked questions
¿Y si no estoy seguro de si soy observador de aves principiante o experiamos?
Si llevas poco tiempo observando aves, te invitamos a que uses Merlin por ahora. Si tienes algo de experiencia, but no conoces eBird, te recomendamos tomar el curso básico de eBird de Cornell en español, or at least ver the video is short before starting and sending the control lists.
How do I participate in this activity?
After filling the form mentioned above, you will receive an email from birds@nytimes.com in the next few days. It will include the first of a series of challenges designed to develop skills in bird observation. Con el tiempo, podrás participar en los retos para observadores de aves más expériences que se enumeran a continuación.
¿Cómo participo si ya tengo experiencia?
If you have not done so yet, register through the form that appears here download the free eBird application. Be sure to add the #NYT label en la section de commentarios de tu list de control de eBird.
All observations are useful because the eBird database of the Cornell University laboratory receives less information in summer. We are counting on you, as part of this project, to help fill the gaps in scientific data so that experts can better understand changes in bird populations. If possible, center the areas for the eBird control lists:
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Espacios abiertos no recreativos. ¿Ese árbol de la acera es un lugar habitual para los sparrows comunes? ¿Ese humedal detrás de un Walmart cercano está lleno de vida? Have the test!
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Zones alejadas de las carreteras. Most of the reported bird observation points are located on the roads. The farther you are from them, the better.
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Granjas y campos. The rural and agricultural areas are some of the habitats where birds are observed. Envía listas de control desde carreteras públicas adyacentes a campos de cultivo, tierras de pastureo de gado y otras zonas cultivadas.
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Las áreas entre las zonas de major avistamiento de eBird. Use the tab Explore no the eBird application to find sighting point cercanos o lugares compartidos donde otros observadores de aves han sentido observaciones. Ve a observar aves en las zonas situadas entre esos puntos or lejos de ellos.
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Zones with few observations of a concrete species. What species of bird is common in your area? Busca informes anteriores de esa especie en el eBird species map y concénrate en tu ciudad. Then, visit the zonas sin observaciones previas de esa especie y realiza una lista de control.
Remember to add the label #NYT in the comments section of your eBird control list.
¿Mis observaciones se sendirán a la base de datos del Laboratorio de Ornitología de la Universidad Cornell using the application Merlin Bird ID?
The applicación de Merlin is a herramienta de referencia y aprendizaje. Merlin observations are not registered in Cornell’s eBird database. To send a finding from Merlin to the eBird database, follow the instructions in the Merlin application.
¿Todavía puedo participar en el proyecto de The New York Times if you use the Merlin or eBird application?
Of course! But first, register by filling out the form antes mentioned. After that, continue using the applications as usual. Solo asegúrate de informar en eBird si eres un observador experiamos y Add the #NYT label to the comments section of your control list.
¿Por qué tengo que registrarme en el Times si voy a sendar mis data al laboratoryo de Cornell?
It is allowed to enter in contact with the Times and specific lecturers.
Do I need to download Merlin or eBird applications on my phone to send my sightings?
If you are a beginner bird observer, we recommend the application of Merlin as a reference and learning tool, it will also allow you to share your observations with the Cornell University Ornithology Laboratory.
