As data collection is winding down, our focus is shifting to ensuring data are getting entered into the Atlas.
*Free webinar tonight! (August 19)* Tonight, we are hosting a special Sappy Hour (online meeting) where we'll go over how to enter data and also how to import your checklists from eBird to the Atlas. We will focus on tips, tricks, and reminders for entering data via the NatureCounts web portal as well as importing checklists from eBird. And you can find out how to win binoculars with this month's challenge! We’ll also be answering any data entry or other Atlas-related questions you may have! Register here: https://birdscanada-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SfSwvaiTQFy-KtxQuNxxKQ#/registration The event will also be streamed on Facebook Live *Do you have eBird checklists from 2021-2025?* Some people have recently reached out to say they thought their eBird data automatically made it into the Atlas - this isn't the case! But it is easy to import your checklist into the Atlas. Tune in to our Sappy Hour to find out how. More information about eBird and the Atlas is at https://www.birdsontario.org/ebird/ *Submit or import checklists for a chance to win binoculars* Every checklist you submit (or import from eBird!) this month will get you an entry for a chance to win a pair of Vortex Diamondback binoculars! August 31 is the deadline for peak season data to be entered. More information at https://www.birdsontario.org/challenge/ Happy Atlassing -- *Mike Burrell* -- Ontbirds and Birdnews are moderated email Listservs provided by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) as a service to all birders in Ontario. Birdnews is reserved for announcements, location summaries, first of year reports, etc. To post a message on Birdnews, send an email to: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Birdnews Moderators by email at [email protected]. Please review posting rules and guidelines at http://ofo.ca/site/content/listserv-guidelines To find out more about OFO, please visit our website at ofo.ca or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists.
