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Re: GBBC accuracy (or lack thereof)
Carolina birders (including naysayers)-
Thank you for the discussion about the GBBC (and CBC). We are always
interested in feedback, and always willing to provide comments on that
feedback. It's clear from the many posts on the subject that the majority
understand why we developed this count, so I won't address each individual
point. We are in the process of building a database of bird distribution
and abundance over time and are pleased with results after only six years.
In this way, the GBBC will be able to contribute to other databases that
have already proven valuable (CBC, Project FeederWatch, Breeding Bird
Survey). The team involved include world-class, widely published scientists
and birders. We are well aware of the limitations of the data, but also of
there importance. We have worked hard to make sure the web site has high
educational value and that the experience is an enjoyable one. Most of you
said that you enjoy participating, for a number of reasons. In part, you
have yourselves to thank, because we truly appreciate your input and work
hard to incorporate what we can given limited time and resources.
So, thank you all for this discussion, and for participating!
Allison Wells
Cornell Lab of Ornithology