How do I choose an eBird hotspot for data entry?
The best way to choose an existing eBird location is to click the “Submit Observations” tab and then choose the “Find it on a map” option. Type in your county (US only) and state/province, and then choose your country. The map returned will likely have a bunch of red markers on it. Each of these represents an existing eBird hotspot. Simply click on the red marker to see the location name, which will appear in the box above the map. To choose another location simply click on a new maker. When you’re happy with your selection move on by clicking “continue.” Tip: if you can’t get the map to work, make sure you’ve spelled the county correctly, and if all else fails leave county blank and simply use the tools to zoom in to your location from the state level.
