Are you a woman who loves birdwatching? Bird Count India is giving you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become an eBird editor - completely free and online!

The all-women eBird Editor Course runs Sundays, 9 Nov – 7 Dec 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM via Zoom/Google Meet. This course is designed to train women birders to review and verify bird data, ensuring India’s bird observations are accurate and reliable. Over five Sundays, participants will gain hands-on experience, learn how eBird filters work, and practice reviewing checklists — all under the guidance of experienced women editors from across India.

This course is open to women 18+ who have uploaded at least 100 eBird checklists, are comfortable using a laptop/desktop, and are eager to learn and contribute. Women from Himalayan and Northeastern states are especially encouraged to apply!

After the course, participants will spend around 2 hours per week reviewing bird records, helping protect India’s birds while gaining valuable citizen science skills.

How to Apply:

1. Go to the Bird Count India website: https://birdcount.in

2. Find the eBird Editor Course for Women page and fill out the application form

3. Submit before 9 Sept 2025

4. Selected participants will join a supportive network of women birders shaping India’s bird data

Don’t miss this chance to turn your love for birds into meaningful action — all from home!