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Discover Tahoe’s Winged Wonders

Zephyr Cove Resort celebrates the vital role birds play in Tahoe's environment through an exciting partnership with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Whether you're a seasoned birder or simply curious, enjoy unique resources and learn about the diverse bird species that call Tahoe home. Protecting and understanding these avian wonders enriches our connection to the natural world. 

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Birding at Zephyr Cove Resort & Lake Tahoe Cruises, Nevada
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A Colorful Hummingbird in Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Download the Merlin App

With the Merlin app, you can quickly identify birds by feature, color and other characteristics. The app also provides a sound ID where the app can listen to the bird song and identify the bird based on the call. Create lists, take photos and more! 

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Free Classes in Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Free Classes

eBirds Essentials Class 
Enjoy free access to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's online tutorial with the eBirds Essentials course for those who want to learn more about birding 

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Size & Shape Tutorial in Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Size & Shape Tutorial

Use promo code 44birder and get free access ($29.99 value) and learn about identifying birds by their size and shape. 

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Bird Sightings in Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Bird Sightings

Take a look at which birds have been spotted around Zephyr Cove Resort. A real-time, online checklist program, eBird has revolutionized the way that the birding community reports and accesses information about birds. Launched in 2002 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, eBird provides rich data sources for basic information on bird abundance and distribution at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. 

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