2025 Missouri Birding Challenge webinar series
Introduction and Benefits to Birding with MDC Ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre
Presented Jan. 16, 2025
New to birding? No idea where to start? Wondering what all the fuss is about? No problem! Kristen will walk attendees through the basics of birding, how to get started, and why birding is so beneficial to our health. Learn why we need birds, and birds need us!
eBird and Citizen Science with USFWS Ornithologist Sarah Kendrick
Presented Feb. 13, 2025
Join Sarah to learn about eBird, a massive online database that logs birders’ sightings and is now a major contributor to bird conservation science. Learn how to use eBird to log bird sightings and how this data source is revolutionizing how we see the magic of migration and tracking bird population trends over time.
Missouri Birds and Habitats with USFWS Ornithologist Sarah Kendrick
Presented March 6, 2025
Does birdwatching seem overwhelming? Too many species and habitats? Join Sarah for a primer on bird identification by sight and sound using clues about the bird and its habitat. Whether new to birding or experienced, there are always tips and tricks to learn in the world of birds.
The Full Annual Cycle of Bird Conservation with MDC Ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre
Presented April 3, 2025
Join Kristen to learn about the incredible journeys that Missouri’s migratory birds make every year. Learn where these birds go, why, and how researchers are investigating the full annual cycle of migratory birds to better understand, and hopefully reverse, troubling declines in bird populations.
Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds at Home with Dana Ripper of the Missouri River Bird Observatory
Presented May 1, 2025
Birds are in trouble. Research shows a loss of nearly a third of North American birds over that past 50 years. Don’t lose hope! Learn how to help bird populations at home and how to make a big impact with just seven simple actions.