Charles Eldermire — Birding from a new perspective: highlights from the Cornell Lab's Bird Cams
This presentation will introduce you to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's efforts to bring the joy of watching birds to anyone with an internet connection. From up-close, intimate views of nesting birds to colorful and active scenes from bird feeders, you'll get a sense of how these cameras empower viewers to learn about the natural world and build community by watching. Get an insider look at what it takes to make these incredible views happen and hear about the impact that they've had on viewers.
Charles Eldermire is the Project Leader for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Bird Cams program. He has led Bird Cams since its relaunch in 2012, helping to build a global audience of millions of viewers that have spent nearly 2 billion minutes watching the unedited lives of birds unfold online. Charles began working at the Cornell Lab in 2006 as manager of Sapsucker Woods and the Lab's Visitor Center, having spent the previous decade as a field biologist and outreach educator on various projects involving birds, snowshoe hares, and sea turtles. When he's not birding or tinkering with cameras on the job, you can find him biking, gardening, and scheming the details behind his next trip with his family.
