Join us this Earth Day (and National Go-Birding Day!) for a fun and educational bird walk through scenic trails! Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a first-time observer, this guided walk will introduce you to the fascinating Boston bird world. Discover the diverse bird species that call our local environment home while practicing with trailblazing Cornell Lab of O tools like Merlin and BirdID. Bring your binoculars, your smartphones, and your love for nature—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

This event is co-hosted by the Cornell Class of 1980, the Cornell Lab or Ornithology, and the Northeast Corridor Office of Alumni Affairs and Development.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time:
8:00–9:30 a.m. Walk #1
10:00–11:30 a.m. Walk #2
Location: Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, MA
Cost: Free

There are 20 limited spots available per walk. Register soon!

ABOUT YOUR BIRDING EXPERT
Marshall Iliff
eBird Project Leader, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Most of my time is helping to manage the eBird project, with a particular focus on data quality and review of our scientific output. I also help coordinate the eBird/Clements taxonomy and its integration into Cornell Lab resources.

I have long been interested in coordinating birdwatchers to try to put their sightings to good use for science and increased understanding of birds and the natural world. Prior to working for eBird, I tried to coordinate databases of sightings in Maryland and Baja California and had always been dreaming of a project like eBird.

Now, I am thrilled to see what eBird has become and am thrilled to be able to contribute to make it a little bit better. The notion of connecting birders around the world, through their sightings, to one another even when there may be language barriers or when they may be a world apart is inspiring to me. Seeing how we are already using the data and what the future potential is keeps me excited every day. And I have loved the collaborative atmosphere at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the ever-increasing options for collaborating between projects to provide new and exciting products and projects.