Bird sightings in Arkansas contribute to our understanding of avian populations in not only our state but across the country and even the world. Regular contributions provide the data for this analysis. Sightings are also summarized for an ornithological season in our quarterly newsletter. Sharing your sightings helps determine such things as range maps in field guides and migration timing changes. Contribute your normal observations through eBird, and if something requires details consider documenting for the Bird Records Committee.