AT23-307 Webinar Merlin Bird ID Trivia: Fall Migration Edition

Webinar Title: Merlin Bird ID Trivia: Fall Migration Edition

AT-VMS: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)

Comments: AT23-307 Merlin Bird ID Trivia: Fall Migration Edition, Presenters: Alli Smith, Sam Heinrich, Hannah Buschert (AT=1.0)

Webinar Date: 9/14/2023
Webinar Time: 6:00p-7:00p

Event Summary:
This is a bird identification trivia game pitting the Merlin Bird ID app against an experienced birder and the live audience

Event Description:
Join us for a bird identification trivia game! The Merlin Bird ID app, developed by the Cornell Lab and powered by machine learning, will be put to the test. Can the app outperform an experienced birder and, you, our live audience? Using photos and sounds, we’ll determine who can accurately identify the most bird species. This is an interactive game, so come ready to play! Throughout the game, we’ll explore how Merlin “decides” on an ID. Our panelists will share their advice on how to identify tricky birds based on calls and appearance—plus, they’ll provide insights into birding during the migration season. Closed captioning is provided.

Presenters are from Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Alli Smith, Merlin Project Coordinator, Sam Heinrich,Machine Learning Engineeer and Hannah Buschert, Podcast Host & Bird Guide.

Cost: No cost

Register @: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ugi_LGSuSVay-Pb2xN50vg#/registration

Presenters: Alli Smith, Sam Heinrich, Hannah Buschert

Contact Information:
cornellbirds@cornell.edu
1-800-843-2473

Organization Website:
https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/

Sponsoring Organization:
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850