 Cornell Lab of Ornithology and OpticsPlanet cooperationwww.OpticsPlanet.com is a
proud
sponsor of The Cornell Lab of
Ornithology. The Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit membership institution whose mission is to
interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research,
education, and citizen science focused on birds. Besides sponsorship of
the lab, OpticsPlanet is focusing on expanding our support of birdwatching
community and increasing our birdwatching product lines -
birding binoculars,
birdwatching Spotting
Scopes, and much more!Research is the foundation
upon which the Lab is built. The Cornell Lab of
Ornithology strives to understand the causes and consequences relating
to the distribution and abundance of North American birds. Monitors survival
and breeding success of cavity-nesting species and forest birds of conservation
concern. Lab's work in the area of animal sounds has made Cornell Lab
of O a world leader in
whale and elephant communication and population monitoring. Results of Lab
research are published in the scientific literature and made available for a
wide variety of scientific, education, and conservation purposes.
The Lab's Bioacoustics Research Program develops
software and other equipment to help scientists better
understand and monitor wildlife populations.
Programs at the Lab span an exciting spectrum from
cutting-edge research, citizen science, and conservation
work to the development of dynamic educational and
multimedia resources for the study and appreciation of
birds. Many of these programs offer opportunities for people
of all ages and backgrounds, including elementary and
middle-school children, to learn more about birds and the
scientific process by participating in real, hands-on
research projects. Don't forget to read why you should start birdwatching today, 10 Reasons To Start Birdwatching Today.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Programs
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Bioacoustics Research Program
Developing and applying new technologies for studying
animal sounds and monitoring the population health of
birds and other wildlife
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Bird Population Studies - Collecting and analyzing data to determine the status
and population trends of North American birds
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Citizen Science
From city streets to remote forests, citizen scientists
contribute to bird study and conservation as part of the
world's largest research team
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Conservation Science
Protecting birds and their habitats using scientific
information in conservation planning and environmental
policy
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Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates
An invaluable resource of more than 1.5 million
specimens, accessible to students and researchers
worldwide
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Education
Engaging people of all ages in learning about birds and
participating in scientific research
- Evolutionary Biology
In our state-of-the-art laboratory, researchers use DNA
to explore the behavior, ecology, and evolution of birds
- Information Science
Developing web-based interactive applications to gather
and disseminate information on and about birds, and
developing new and innovate ways to analyze the rich
data resources of the bird-monitoring community
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Macaulay Library
A multimedia museum of animal behavior, offering sounds
and images of birds from around the world
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