MW2006 BoW Nomination: Research: Birds in Backyards [http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/]

Site: Birds in Backyards
URL: http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/
Institution: Joint project between the Australian Museum and Birds Australia
Designer[s]: Australian Museum Web development Unit
Category: Research
Explanation: Birds in Backyards is a research, education and conservation program focusing on birds and the urban environment. Visitors to the site are invited to get involved by becoming a member and taking part in online surveys. They can also find out about how to create bird-friendly spaces in their own gardens and local community.

The site was launched in Sept 2005. Over 2000 people have already signed up as members to take part in the surveys and over 40,349 user sessions have recorded (these stats are for the months of Sept and Oct 2005 only).

I believe this site has become popular so quickly because it provides an opportunity for the user to contribute to real Australian Museum research - including seeing the results of their observations on the site.




Nominated by:
Brooke Carson-Ewart
Acting Web Manager
Web Development Unit
Australian Museum
Australian Museum
www: http://www.amonline.net.au/


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All sites are reviewed by the Best of the Web judges. Nominating a
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Jennifer Trant and David Bearman, Archives & Museum Informatics
MW2006 Conference Co-Chairs
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2006/