The Kuwait Environment Protection Society affirmed that \u201cbirdwatching has witnessed significant development in recent years thanks to modern technologies and smart applications, which have facilitated bird identification and the documentation of sightings, making this hobby more widespread among different age groups, as observers can now carry advanced scientific tools on their phones to assist them while in the field.\u201d This statement was made by Mohammed Shah, head of the Society\u2019s bird monitoring and protection team, who pointed out in this context: \u201cThe importance of documenting sightings through global scientific platforms, given its role in supporting knowledge about birds and their habitats. The accumulation of documented sightings over the years provides valuable material that researchers and specialists can utilize in studying changes in bird populations, distribution, and migration seasons. Ultimately, applications like eBird and Merlin are no longer merely tools to identify a bird, but have become an essential part of the modern birdwatching experience.\u201d Shah stated, \u201cThrough the phone, observers can identify the bird and its call, document its location and the time of sighting, build their personal records, and simultaneously contribute to a global database.\u201d He added, \u201cThe more observers and documented sightings we have, the more accurate our picture of bird life in Kuwait becomes, which supports efforts to study and preserve them for future generations.\u201d For his part, Talal Al-Muwaizri, a member of the Bird Monitoring and Protection Team at the Environment Society, pointed out that \u201cthe team relies on the eBird application as its primary platform for documenting bird sightings. Data is recorded in the field, specifying the location, date, time, number of birds, and species observed, according to a structured mechanism. These records then become part of a global database that benefits researchers and specialists in the study of birds, their migration, distribution, and changing patterns of their presence.\u201d Al-Muwaizri added, \u201cOne of the most distinctive features of eBird is that its use is not limited to Kuwait. Observers can use it anywhere in the world. When traveling to any country, they can record the birds they see there, linking the sighting to its geographical location, date, and time. This information is then added to their global personal record, transforming the observer's account over the years into a comprehensive personal archive of their observations worldwide. They can access this archive at any time, reviewing the number of lists they have recorded, the number of species they have seen, and the countries and regions where they have observed birds. They can also review their previous observations, their locations, and dates.\u201d He noted that \u201cthis feature gives the hobby another dimension, as observers can track the development of their experience and field record year after year, whether inside or outside Kuwait. Alongside eBird, the Merlin Bird ID application serves as a valuable global support tool for observers, especially beginners.\u201d He stated that \u201cthe application does not only display the bird\u2019s name, but also provides pictures of it, its scientific name, and information that helps in identifying it. It can also identify birds expected to be found in the area surrounding the user by determining the geographical location. One of the most important features that Merlin offers is the ability to identify birds through their sounds. The user can record the sound in the field, and the application will suggest the species it hears. This technology has greatly helped in identifying birds that are difficult to see, especially species that are hidden inside trees or dense vegetation. The user can also photograph the bird or add a picture of it and use the application to help in identifying its species.\u201d Al-Muwaizri continued, saying: \u201cIn addition to the ability to listen to recordings of the sounds of different species, including chirping, calls, and others, which helps the observer learn the sounds of birds and compare them to what he hears during his field trips, Merlin\u2019s importance also lies in the fact that it lowers the barrier to entry into the world of bird observation. A person does not need to initially know the names of dozens or hundreds of species. When he sees a bird he does not know, or hears a strange sound, he can use the application to reach an initial identification, then gradually develop his knowledge with more field trips. This ease does not only benefit the observer, but also the bird photographer who may photograph a species he does not know.\u201d He explained that \u201cthis technology encourages people with no prior experience with birds to become interested in them and learn about the species around them. This makes the technology a learning tool and, at the same time, a new entry point into the hobby of birdwatching. In Kuwait, these applications have played a clear role in increasing interest in birdwatching, raising environmental awareness, and encouraging enthusiasts to document their observations in an organized manner. This contributes to increasing the amount of data available on migratory and resident birds in the country.\u201d The member of the bird monitoring and protection team at the Kuwait Environment Protection Society concluded by emphasizing that the application \u201chelps in documenting rare species and tracking changes in their distribution and seasons. The combination of technology and fieldwork has also contributed to attracting younger age groups to this hobby.\u201d He added, \u201cThe phone we use daily has become a tool through which we can discover the biodiversity around us, identify birds and their calls, and save and share observations within a global database.\u201d.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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