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Welcome to PatchBird!

Formerly known as the BirdUTM Project

The BirdUTM Project is now The PatchBird Initiative

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We’ve changed our name – but not our mission.

 

The BirdUTM Project is now officially the PatchBird Initiative.

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This new name better reflects what we’ve always been about: empowering birders to contribute structured, long-term bird monitoring data through consistent patch birding.

 

While “UTM” referred to the grid system we use for spatial organisation, we realized the name felt too technical and unfamiliar to many. With PatchBird, we are keeping the science – while making the project more accessible, shareable, and community-driven.

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Same mission. Same methodology. A more welcoming name.​

What Hasn’t Changed?

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  • The 15-minute standardized survey protocol;

  • The use of UTM grid cells behind the scenes for tidy georeferencing;

  • Our goal to collect high-quality data on population trends;

  • The community – you, and every birder who contributes.

Why 'PatchBird'?

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​It aligns with the widely embraced idea of patch birding – a style of birding that values consistency, familiarity, and connection with specific places over time. It’s simple. It’s scalable. And it fits perfectly with our vision.​

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Explore the New PatchBird Website

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You’re invited to continue exactly where you left off – just under a new name.

Thank you for being part of this journey

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PatchBird is still the same dedicated, grassroots initiative it’s always been – just with a name that speaks more clearly to the world.

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