New Resource- Integrating eBird Checklist Data into the DoD AKN
The DoD Avian Knowledge Network (AKN) is expanding its suite of tools to support avian monitoring and conservation on military lands. A newly available resource on the DoD AKN Portal provides a cross-walk that integrates eBird checklist data into the AKN framework. This resource enables DoD natural resource managers to leverage one of the largest citizen science datasets for tracking bird populations and informing management decisions.
What is eBird?
Managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, eBird is one of the largest citizen science platforms for bird observations. Birders worldwide contribute checklists of species they observe, creating a vast and continuously growing dataset on bird distribution and abundance.
How Does This New Resource Help?
The new eBird-to-AKN cross-walk facilitates the integration of eBird checklist data into the AKN’s standardized data structure. This enables DoD natural resource managers to incorporate eBird data into their monitoring efforts, improving their ability to analyze avian trends and inform conservation strategies.
Key benefits of this resource include:
- Standardized Data Format: Converts eBird checklist data into a format compatible with AKN’s analytical tools.
- Enhanced Comparability: Allows managers to integrate eBird data with other avian datasets for more robust analysis.
- Improved Conservation Planning: Supports long-term monitoring goals and management strategies on DoD lands.
Access the New Resource
To explore the eBird-to-AKN cross-walk and learn how to incorporate eBird checklist data into your conservation efforts, visit the DoD AKN Standard Sampling Methods page: eBird to AKN.
This latest resource underscores the DoD AKN’s commitment to providing practical tools that enhance avian monitoring and conservation across military lands. Check it out today and see how it can support your work!