eBird Status & Trends: accessing and analyzing eBird Status Data Products in R

The eBird Status and Trends project uses full-annual cycle machine-learning models combining eBird data with remote-sensing data and accounting for variation in observer behavior and effort to produce high resolution, weekly estimates of relative abundance of bird species. In November, model results for over 1000 species will have been released, including over 150 species in Australia and New Zealand. Interactive visualizations are available via the Status and Trends website (https://science.ebird.org/en/status-and-trends) and the eBird Status data products are available via the R package ‘ebirdst’ (https://ebird.github.io/ebirdst/). This workshop will introduce attendees to the Status and Trends modeling process then provide interactive, hands-on examples of how to download and work with these data products in R. The specific examples covered in the workshop will be tailored to the interests and needs of the attendees; however, potential applications may include comparing temporal patterns of abundance for multiple species or site selection and prioritization. There will be ample time for questions and troubleshooting throughout the workshop to ensure attendees leave the workshop capable of using these data on their own.