The Five Great Forests Webinar Recording2/3/2026 Each fall, billions of migratory birds leave North American parks and backyards for Central America’s last remaining great forests, where many spend more than half the year. Central America’s Five Great Forests are vital to the journey of so…
- Revealing the Hidden World of Birds
12/15/2025 The discussion is hosted by Dr. Ian Owens, executive director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and features exclusive cutting-edge Lab production and the strategy for inspiring wider audiences to love and protect birds.
- Meet the scientists behind the North American bird population studies September 22, 2025
Efforts to address declines of North American birds have been constrained by limited availability of fine-scale information about population change. By using participatory science data from eBird, we estimated continental population change and relative abundance at 27-kilometer resolution for 495…
- It’s Clear—Glass Kills. Mobilizing Action to Prevent Bird-Glass Collisions. May 9, 2025 Webinar
In this webinar we share recent multi-center efforts by the Lab to address this issue and why it matters. Starting from Light Out Texas, we highlight how the Lab has used ecological science, social science, multimedia, and a growing partnership…
- Behind the Scenes of Merlin: How It Works and What’s Coming Up Next!
Merlin’s global impact is profound. Thanks to supporters like you, it has grown to be the most updated field guide you can put in your pocket, complete with photos, sounds, and ID tips for more than 10,000 bird species. Now…
- Seabird Conservation with Dr. Gemma Clucas
This webinar was hosted by Golden-wing Society
- Raptors of the Arctic: Gerrit Vyn’s 2024 Expedition in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska December 9, 2024
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology feels privileged and energized by their work. Tonight, Garrett Vin, a 20-year veteran of the Lab and an exceptional natural history photographer and cinematographer, will share his project. Garrett’s work, which includes filming endangered species…
- Exploring Bird Migration with Kevin McGowan
Have you ever wondered what triggers migration, how birds navigate, or the challenges they encounter? Join us for a Q&A focused on bird migration, featuring the expertise of ornithologist Dr. Kevin J. McGowan.
- How Birds Can Help Bend the Curve on Biodiversity Loss feat Dr. Amanda Rodewald
Conserving birds and biodiversity is a complex challenge that requires innovative science and technology, a detailed understanding of ecological and social systems, and the ability to implement sustainable solutions at global and local scales. It also requires a lot of data and tools that help us understand patterns. Join us as we welcome Dr. Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor, and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies.
- Next Generation of Ornithologists
A roundtable of current Cornell University undergraduate students highlight their experiences working with researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The students share their perspectives on overcoming global challenges for birds and wildlife while featuring their experiences in developing skills at the Lab, in the field, and at conferences around the world. Listen to the next generation of scientists and communicators! The roundtable is moderated by Dave Bonter, Co-Director, Center for Engagement in Science and Nature.
- International Collaborations – June 11, 2024
Daniela Hedwig, Project Leader, Elephant Listening Project; Laurel Symes, Assistant Director, K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics; and Chris Wood, Co-Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies and Director of eBird, share stories from their work with partners…
