Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay! The Fairy Pitta is a globally threatened species that breeds in Taiwan. A migratory bird, conservation efforts across its whole range are necessary. Listed as endangered here, scientists and environmental groups are working to protect the species!

親自觀察飛羽之美是常見、認識鳥兒的方式，現在呢，換個方法，從古典詩詞來認識鳥兒吧！台北鳥會將舉辦線上大講堂「古典詩詞中鳥類的真面目」，不用再擔心受距離限制，待在家中就可以對鳥兒有更多認識囉！ 報名連結 www.wbst.org.tw/civicrm/even... 📷WBST

May 9th is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! 🪶 Anyone can help protect migratory birds! That's the inspiration behind this year's theme of "Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter." Use the eBird app to record what you see and turn your everyday birdwatching into conservation action. #globalbigday

From 5/1-5/2, the 16th Dasyueshan Bird Race took place in Taichung City. Hosted by the Wild Bird Association of Taiwan, it is Taiwan's largest birding competition. This year, a record 176 participants across 46 teams competed, with the winning team recording 121 species. 📷 WBAT

Happy #StarWarsDay! In filming Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi on Skellig Michael, Ireland, there were so many Atlantic #Puffins around, the crew couldn't remove them all in post-production. A new species was created to cover up the birds, Porgs! #MayThe4thBeWithYou

On 4/26, the Jacana Guardians, a group under the Kaohsiung WBS working to protect Pheasant-tailed Jacanas, took part in an Earth Day farmers market held by Taiwan Cooperative Bank. They raised awareness and money, selling white water snowflake grown by Meinong farmers. 📷KWBS

自己看水鳥，翻圖鑑翻了老半天，還是一頭霧水，又不知道可以問誰嗎？如果五月十七日你剛好在新竹，那就跟著新竹市野鳥學會去走走吧，現在正是欣賞過境水鳥的季節，還有人可以讓你問呢！ 報名截止時間：2026/5/13 (三) 參考資料： forms.gle/yF7jc8YtGvFj...

Happy #EarthDay! 今天是 #世界地球日 🌍 邀請所有愛鳥的朋友加入 eBird！ 台灣已有超過1萬名鳥友累積154萬份清單，你的每一筆紀錄都是保育科學的重要數據。用手機記錄、規劃鳥點、探索影音，一起為小鳥留下珍貴的痕跡 🐦 👉 bird.org.tw/basicpage/1555

Today is #WorldCurlewDay! 今天是 #世界杓鷸日！ Taiwan sees four species: Eurasian Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew, Whimbrel, and Little Curlew. Sadly, data from the 2024 Taiwan New Year Bird Count showed Eurasian numbers declined 74% compared to 2014. Learn More: tinyurl.com/yum7h6fp

On 4/12, the WBS Pingtung (屏東鳥會) hosted a birdwatching activity at the NPUST (屏科大) campus. The group recorded 51 species, a record for an WBSPT outing at this site! One of the highlights was spotting 20 circling Black Kites (黑鳶) at the back of the campus 🐦 📷WBSPT

Join the Changhua WBS (彰化鳥會) for a free guided birdwatching outing on 4/25 (Sat.), 8:00–11:00 AM. Led by experienced birders, it's a great chance to spot spring migrants and resident birds along the Changhua coast. And it's free! Learn more: tinyurl.com/jtb3awze 📷CWBS

Big news! Taiwan recorded 4,719 individuals during the 2026 Taiwan Black-faced Spoonbill Census. That's 61% of the global total of 7,746! Both are new records. 🎉 Learn More: tinyurl.com/4pfsupz5 📷Philip Kuo

On 11/1-2, the TWBF again took part in Japan's largest bird fair, the #JapanBirdFestival! At our booth we shared information about the work of the TWBF and its partner organizations in areas such as citizen science, land adoption, seabird bycatch, and the Taiwan Bird Atlas!

Since its beginnings in 2010, eBird Taiwan has become more than a just checklist database. It’s now a platform where birders share their passion, grow their knowledge, and help protect ecosystems. Thanks to every eBirder for keeping Taiwan’s birds shining on the world stage.

From 10/18-19, our partner the WBS Taipei (台北鳥會) successfully held the 27th Taipei International Birdwatching Fair. Over the two days, people came out to celebrate birds, their migration, and conservation at the Guandu Nature Park!

十年前，我們從首次聯繫eBird總部到eBird Taiwan正式上線，逐步實現與全球賞鳥網絡接軌的夢想。 十年間，從介面中文化、熱點建立，到上萬名使用者與千萬筆紀錄，eBird Taiwan不只是資料平台，更是鳥友們分享熱情、守護生態的重要據點。 🔗 tinyurl.com/2fsh52mh

誰是外來入侵鳥種？異鄉鳥客如何成為「入侵者」？ 在台灣，牠們的現況如何？未來會面臨什麼？我們該如何面對牠們？ 10/15 在飛地書店， 台灣科技媒體中心邀請到中華鳥會秘書長呂翊維，要和大家分享台灣應對鳥類入侵種的多重困境。 報名：https://pse.is/87sq9r

🐦 從賞鳥紀錄看鳥友們的十年探索足跡 🐦 十年間，無數鳥友的紀錄串起了臺灣賞鳥地圖。我們將共享清單排除後，以 5×5 公里網格為單位，將每份清單中的每一鳥種視為一筆資料，描繪出鳥友的探索軌跡。 感謝eBirder 們十年來的探索，一步步豐富了臺灣的鳥類地圖。 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n6dzv53

An ecological hotspot should not be destroyed to build an “eco-park.” 600+ ha of Tainan’s Shalun Farm—critical habitat for the threatened Australasian Grass Owl—faces conversion into “science parks.” We call for a transparent, science-based review. 🔗 bird.org.tw/news/5625

Thanks to everyone who visited the TWBF booth during the first World Bird Fair which was held in Taichung, Taiwan this weekend. It was a wonderful experience that brought together people from all over the globe to celebrate birds, conservation, and community!

這週末就是第一屆世界賞鳥博覽會了 🎉 ​ 歡迎各路朋友來台中市民廣場走走，可以在 📍第 70 和 71 號攤位 📍找到我們喔！現場除了可以看到各種我們準備的精美海報和出版品外，也可以買到我們的商品 ── ✅ 2026 野鳥年曆預購 ✅ 方巾、拭鏡布 ✅ 烏頭翁造型 USB ✅ eBird Taiwan 大字帽 和 eBird Taiwan 三隻小鳥帽 ✅ 遊隼雨衣 ​ 如果想多了解我們的工作，也歡迎來現場聊聊喔！ 2025 第一屆世界賞鳥博覽會 時間｜9/20- 9/21 9:00-17:00 地點｜臺中市民廣場 更多資訊｜https://www.2025wbf.com.tw/zh-tw

用 eBird Taiwan 精準掌握臺灣特有種鳥類分布！ 以 5x5 公里網格為單位，分析哪裡出現、分布海拔、活躍季節與棲地偏好一目了然。以黑長尾雉、烏頭翁、臺灣藍鵲為例，展現賞鳥紀錄如何轉化為保育利器，打造全民參與的鳥類知識地圖，共同守護臺灣生態。 📷eBird Taiwan

The TWBF's 2026 Taiwan Wild Bird Calendar is on sale now. The theme is 'Birds for All Seasons' featuring QR codes for more on the month's species via eBird! Pre-order before 9/30 for free shipping (domestic orders only). Get yours here 👇 tinyurl.com/y2k7qepa

🔥 中華鳥會2026臺灣野鳥月曆-預購優惠中 🔥 ✨2026臺灣野鳥月曆✨熱騰騰~剛出爐！ 「2026臺灣野鳥月曆」：每本210元， 9/30前預購成功者，享"免運費"優惠。 手刀購買：https://neti.cc/oYLl9gQ ※月曆尺寸：38*52 cm (直式，上掀) ※寄送日期：114年10月07日起(暫定)，月曆寄出將以Email通知出貨。

台北賞鳥博覽會暖身活動【探訪鳥鄰居-戶外賞鳥活動】來囉！所有活動皆免費參加，無須報名，直接至集合地點報到即可。凡參加暖身活動即可獲得賞鳥博覽會酷卡，歡迎大家一同探訪鳥鄰居！ 1. 芝山岩: 09/21 (07:30) 2. 淡江農場: 10/05 (08:00) 3. 三芝車新路: 10/12 (08:30) 🔗https://tinyurl.com/wny6e6an

2025大高雄生態嘉年華 為推動濕地保育理念、生物多樣性、永續發展，以及環境教育的推展今年9/27(六)大高雄生態嘉年華以『濕地護城市，城市顯生機』為主題並有整點五場園區解說導覽行程；歡迎個人及學校團體事先預約~ 活動日期：9/27(六) 活動地點：鳥松濕地公園 報名連結：https://neti.cc/ey9wO5L

✨ eBird Taiwan turns 10! ✨ In just a decade, the eBird Taiwan community has achieved: 👥 10,000+ participants 📋 1.3M+ checklists 📊 16M+ records 🌏 Ranked 7th worldwide Thanks to every birder who made this possible! Learn More: bird.org.tw/basicpage/1555 📷TBRI

On 8/24 the Chiku and Jiangjun Salt Pan Wetlands Restoration Alliance held their annual meeting. Deputy Director Wu Bing-han from the Mustard Seed Mission’s Global Disaster Prevention and Relief Office also spoke about disaster prevention and community reslience. 📷CJWRA

【招生中】布袋鹽田志工增能｜鳥類公民科學工具應用 🐦🔭 想學會用 eBird、Merlin 做鳥類公民科學？一起在布袋濕地實作上手！📱🗺️ 📅 日期｜114.9.14（週日） 📍 地點｜布袋國中（室內課程）／布袋濕地生態園區（戶外實作） 👥 對象｜16 歲以上、對鹽田水鳥與公民科學有興趣者 🎟 名額｜30 名（額滿為止） 💰 費用｜一般大眾150 元（含保險＋餐費）；布袋鹽田志工免費 ⏳ 截止｜114.9.10 或額滿 📝 報名｜https://neti.cc/gKrGL5l

The newest issue of our quarterly magazine Feather is out now! 熱騰騰的中華飛羽317期出刊了! 🔥 快來看看還有什麼最新消息吧 🔥 🔗https://bird.org.tw/feather 小編真心推薦文章： 1.2025黑面琵鷺普查成果 2.候鳥歷險記-紅尾伯勞、夜鷺與牛背鷺的遷徙旅程(二) 3.小隼兒的天空(二)-看海家族3-4

台北鳥會環境教育線上大講堂 8/3 邀請到本會秘書長來分享：「信天翁的挑戰：認識海鳥的生存危機」 想認識這群漂泊在海上的頂級掠食者嗎？由本會秘書長將帶你認識信天翁的奇幻旅程，並探討塑膠污染、氣候變遷、過度捕撈等對海鳥的威脅。名額有限，有興趣的朋友請把握~！

On 7/11-13, the TWBF joined the Global Birdfair! While at in the world's largest annual celebration of birds, participants shared about bird conservation in Taiwan and learned about similar efforts in different countries. The TWBF also presented on their seabird bycatch project!

你是不是也曾經好奇身邊傳來的鳥叫聲是哪種鳥發出的呢？Merlin Bird ID App 是一個能幫你辨識鳥類的工具，這次講座中，將由臺灣團隊成員帶大家深入了解： | 這次的 Merlin 聲音辨識鳥種更新亮點 | 目前 Merlin 聲音辨識使用的限制與未來展望 🔗 meet.google.com/agx-xwwb-hwk

The newest issue of our quarterly magazine Feather is out now! 熱騰騰的中華飛羽316期出刊了! 🔥 快來看看還有什麼最新消息吧 🔥 小編推薦文章： 1.候鳥歷險記-紅尾伯勞、夜鷺與牛背鷺的遷徙旅程(一) 2.野外繫放黑面琵鷺年齡之探索 3.小隼兒的天空-序文 🔗tinyurl.com/2p4f6uzb

[台南鳥會2025年7月例行活動公告] 羽林秘境~二集團賞鳥踏青趣 位於高雄山區的二集團海拔1500公尺左右，是中海拔賞鳥的好去處。漫步森林步道吸收芬多精之餘，還可以看到許多平地難得見到的鳥種。沿途展望良好，也是觀賞猛禽遨翔的絕佳地理位置。 🔗 tinyurl.com/45mt6fu5

On 6/14, the TWBF held the Workshop on Practical Management for Bird Societies in Taoyuan City. Staff and volunteers from 11 partner groups shared experiences including successes, challenges, and ideas for collaboration. The successful event sparked discussion on future efforts.

Results from the first eBird #Taiwan and eBird #Japan collab are in! During May's Searching for Paridae-se Campaign, 322 birders from across Taiwan and Japan submitted 608 checklists with at least one of the seven target species. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3wkxh9aw 📷 #eBird Taiwan

On 6/8, the WBS Taitung (台東鳥會) held a course for local birders about eBird, Merlin, and the Taiwan Bird Atlas. 20+ people attended the event which featured a class followed by a trip to Jhihben to see breeding Little Terns. On 6/9 a birdwatching trip was held at Shanli. 📷WBST

On 6/7, our partner WBA Taiwan (台灣野鳥協會) celebrated its 50th anniversary! From campaigning to end shrike hunting to helping pass Taiwan’s Wildlife Conservation Act, the group has shaped 50 years of conservation. Birders from across Taiwan gathered to celebrate! 📷WBAT

【活動分享】台北鳥會線上講座 WEI故事繪─以美感與創意，精彩詮釋生態故事 如何讓生態故事不僅具知識性，更能觸動人心？ Wei故事繪 品牌創辦者洪麗洧將分享自己如何從一個生態小白，到運用美感與創意，將自然與野生動物故事呈現得更加生動精彩。 報名網址：https://tinyurl.com/mv95uatp

6/10（二）晚間 19:30 線上見！ 我們邀請三位專家與資深鳥友，和大家輕鬆聊聊 eBird 上的繁殖代碼怎麼用。想知道怎麼判斷繁殖行為、有哪些常見疑問？歡迎一起來聽！ 會議連結：meet.google.com/agx-xwwb-hwk 提問表單：forms.gle/us56sHSFmuRrvNky7

Check out the Taiwan Blue-Magpie nest cam! The Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration is working with the Wild Bird Society Taipei to provide a glimpse into the breeding life of one of Taiwan's iconic endemics! Watch here: tinyurl.com/hzpsavt3 📷TFRA

On 5/25, 70+ volunteers came out to restore Pheasant-tailed Jacana habitat at Jioucyongpi in Chiayi County's Shuishang Township. The effort, a public-private partnership between gov agencies and NGOs, looks to bring "water fairies" back to their historical range. 📷KWBS/CBFNCA

各位鳥友好，Merlin App 的臺灣鳥類聲音辨識功能有重大更新啦！ ​ 本次更新亮點： ​ 1. 新增鳥種總計 54 種，詳細新增鳥種清單請參考圖片。 2. 對照 2023 臺灣鳥類名錄後本次更新臺灣可用聲音辨識的鳥種約 250 種，其中較常見的留鳥+候鳥約 200 種。 Learn More: facebook.com/TWBF1988

On 5/17, TWBF Secretary-General Allen Lyu led a group to Erziping, Yangmingshan NP to search for the Chestnut-bellied Tit. Part of the ongoing eBird Taiwan × eBird Japan collaboration on the Paridae family, 18 species were recorded—including the target species (by sound)!

The Shorebird Nesting Cam is back in Tainan, Taiwan! The Taiwan Black-faced Spoonbill Conservation Association has teamed up with gov and local groups to livestream breeding Little Terns, Oriental Pratincoles, Kentish Plovers, and Black-winged Stilts! Watch here: tinyurl.com/u7sf5n7d

The Crested Goshawk (鳳頭蒼鷹) Nest Cam is now streaming live from Daan District in Taipei, #Taiwan! It's part of a project to monitor urban breeding of the Crested Goshawk by the RRGT (台灣猛禽研究會) and others. Watch here: tinyurl.com/bdhazyky #BirdsSeenin2025

On 5/3, the TWBF's annual General Assembly took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Voting was also held for the Board of Directors and Supervisory Council as well as organization president. We would like to congratulate Chang Jui-lin on his re-election as TWBF president!

台北鳥會環境教育學院 2025「捕捉飛行：生態與藝術之融合」 6/12(四)晚上7:00-8:30 邀請到 洪麗洧 品牌創辦者 分享：WEI故事繪─以美感與創意，精彩詮釋生態故事 採用：GOOGLE MEET 費用：會員/義工 100元、非會員 200元(全數作為保育捐款) 報名網址： tinyurl.com/4cfnua4f

On 4/19, the WBS Pingtung (屏東鳥會) hosted its first elementary school birdwatching competition at Linhousilin Forest Park! In total, 17 teams recorded 51 species in 2.5 hours. The 1st place team came from Siangtan Elementary and spotted 34 species! 📷WBSPT