Breeding Bird Atlases

Many state jurisdictions have worked tirelessly to put together their respective breeding bird atlases. Doing so, is no small task. And, for serious birders anxious to learn more about their respective state's breeding bird population, these references are extraordinarily informative. Some of these publications are 500-700 pages ...... a wealth of information. For example, my state (Maryland) has just completed their 2nd Breeding Bird Atlas project and the effort is currently at the publisher. Along with all of the detailed information, colored photographs of each specie will replace the drawings that were in the first atlas. They held a 'Photo Contest', of sorts, and the best photo, in their opinion, was chosen for inclusion into the atlas. In fact, they held a second round for certain species that they didn't have a suitable photo. I was pleased in that I was recently informed that 14 of the 20 specie photos that I submitted in the first round were selected for the publication.

My main purpose in this thread is that you may want to keep your eyes and ears open for a similar effort within your respective state. Here is link to a website that shows the efforts of various jurisdictions across the U.S. and Canada.

http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bba/

Congratulations Linth!!!!!
You certainly deserve that and much more!

Thanks for the info.

Thanks, pelle. However, the photo part of this effort is a small contribution in comparison to the rest of the project. An effort of this magnitude requires hundreds of acknowledgments.

For example, when your state produced their first atlas, they had nearly 600 volunteers combing the state for four years (1994-1997) gathering and documenting information. Soon time for another one in New Jersey.

Congratulations Linth, I'm not a bit surprised they'd pick your photos. It's a big thing and something to be very proud about.

Our local state park has a list of all the birds that have been found in our area which I'm able to keep track of for my own bird album and it would be great if more people in our state would contribute to this. Thanks for the information Linth, I'll pass it on.

That reminds me, I've got some data I've got to enter into our latest one ;-)
http://blx1.bto.org/atlas/main/data-home.jsp

Resin

Congrats Linth!!

Congratulations Linth. Your photos are always awesome ... I'm surprised they didn't select all 20 for publication.

Jane