BirdCast Uses Radar and AI to Track Bird Migration, Help Conservationists, Birders, and Farmers

BirdCast uses radar, AI, and historical data to track and forecast migration of millions of birds in real-time across the U.S.
BirdCast helps conservationists get lights turned off during migration to reduce bird collisions.
BirdCast alerts birders to incoming flocks so they know when and where to spot migrants.
BirdCast forecasts warn poultry farmers of disease risks when migrating waterfowl are passing through.
Researchers have published dozens of studies using BirdCast data to gain new insights into bird behavior and migration.

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