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=Birding in Ohio=


 * Tips on using the new eBird Hotspot Explorer **

On the eBird website ([]) click on “Explore Data”
 * How to access the new eBird Hotspot Explorer**

Choose “Hotspot Explorer” on the page that opens

This link will take you directly to the Hotspot Explorer: []

On the Ohio eBird Hotspot website (http://ohioebirdhotspots.wikispaces.com/Birding+in+Ohio) there is a link to the “View Details” page about each Hotspot.

For example, visit the page of information on Blendon Woods Metro Park (http://ohioebirdhotspots.wikispaces.com/Blendon+Woods+Metro+Park). The link above the coordinates for each Hotspot will open the “View Details” page in the Hotspot Explorer in eBird.

Find the Hotspot by using the search feature in the Hotspot Explorer or on the Ohio eBird Hotspot website
 * Use the Hotspot Explorer to submit a checklist to eBird:**

Click on the “Submit Data” button in Hotspot Explorer

Enter Date and Effort information

Enter checklist of birds you observed You must be logged in to your eBird account for this to work

Find the Hotspot in Hotspot Explorer Click on “Directions” This opens a new tab or window in Google Maps with the location of the Hotspot identified by latitude and longitude
 * Get directions to a Hotspot from Google Maps**

Click on "Direction" on Google map which opens

Enter current location or where you will be traveling from Google Maps shows one or more routes to get to the Hotspot