Wisconsin News

  • Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s bird sound recording course

    The team of veteran sound recordists at the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology brings their expertise to this engaging sound recording course. In June, every eligible checklist you submit gives you a chance to win free access to Bird Academy’s How to Record Bird Sounds.

  • Inspiring Results from Global Big Day 2023

    Birds have the power to inspire and unite. Every Global Big Day recognizes our connection to birds, nature, and each other.

  • May eBirder of the Month Challenge

    We're excited to announce a special prize for the May eBirder of the Month challenge—the ZEISS SFL 30, the newest, lightest and most compact binoculars to the ZEISS SF family. The eBirder of the month will be drawn from eBirders who submit five (5) or more eligible checklists on Global Big Day, 13 May.

  • April eBirder of the Month Challenge

    This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, will help you get to know the birds in one location. The eBirder of the Month will be drawn from eBirders who submit 20 or more eligible checklists from one location in April.

  • Win a free Cornell Lab Bird Song Identification course

    Experience nature in a whole new way by learning to recognize bird sounds. We’re excited to partner with the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy to give you more confidence in birding by ear.

  • March eBirder of the Month Challenge

    This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, focuses on the importance of counting birds. The eBirder of the Month will be drawn from eBirders who submit 31 complete checklists during March that include counts for every species reported.

  • Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s bird behavior course

    Do you want to learn more about bird behavior and get an insider’s perspective on the lives of birds? We’ve partnered with the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy to offer a bird-centered perspective that will transform your outdoor experiences.

  • The Cornell Lab Young Birders Event 2023

    The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is excited to host The Cornell Lab Young Birders Event. This year’s event will be held June 29-July 2 in Ithaca, New York.

  • February eBirder of the Month Challenge

    The free eBird Mobile app takes the guesswork out of how far and how long you were birding, so you can just focus on the birds! This February’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, encourages precise eBirding through eBird Mobile.

  • Win a free spot in the Cornell Lab’s owl course

    We're excited to partner with the Cornell Lab's Bird Academy to demystify the lives of owls, giving you a greater appreciation for these amazing birds. Every eligible checklist that you submit in February gives you a chance to win free access to Bird Academy's The Wonderful World of Owls.