Global Big Day — 9 May 2026
Will this be the year the global birder-watching community logs 8,000 distinct archetypes in a single day? The tracker says you're on pace. Get your checklist ready.
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Learn MoreWill this be the year the global birder-watching community logs 8,000 distinct archetypes in a single day? The tracker says you're on pace. Get your checklist ready.
All News and EventsNew data from eBirder suggests the Dawn Patrolder now exhibits significantly earlier arrival times than any previously published benchmark.
This month's challenge: spotting a birder who recommends a hotspot and then actually shows up within the same hour.
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