I have submitted more than 18,000 complete checklists, documenting 783 bird species worldwide, along with more than 9,198 photographs and 4,925 audio recordings that provide valuable documentation for species verification and research.
Cornell University has used my audio-recordings to inform its Merlin algorithm and they have used one of my rare recordings for an exemplar in Birds of the World.
Through the eBird Portal, I have contributed observation data to seven state bird atlas projects, including the California, Virginia, Maine, California, Wisconsin, North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania Bird Atlases. Separate sections of this portfolio highlight my field contributions and accomplishments with each atlas project.
I was the first eBirder to bird in every county of West Virginia and among the first five eBirder to bird every county in Virginia. Since then I have birded extensively here are my stats:
Audio & Scientific Contributions
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has incorporated one of my audio recordings into Birds of the World, a comprehensive scientific reference resource for bird species. My recording of Swainson’s Warbler is included as part of the species’ vocal documentation, contributing to a broader understanding of this elusive species.
In 2019, Kelly Krechmer was recognized by the Macaulay Library as one of 118 contributors worldwide who archived more than 200 high-quality bird sound recordings in .wav format, the archival standard for scientific audio collections. Her recordings are part of one of the world’s largest biodiversity sound libraries, supporting research, education, and conservation efforts.
Complete County Coverage of West Virginia Through eBird
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I undertook an independent statewide birding effort in West Virginia, traveling throughout the state and camping along the way to complete a personal goal of documenting birds in every county.
This self-directed field expedition required extensive planning, adaptability, and perseverance while navigating changing conditions and remote locations.
Through this effort, I expanded my eBird contributions, explored West Virginia’s diverse habitats, and collected valuable observation data that contribute to a broader understanding of bird distributions across the state.
I became the first birder to document birds in all 55 counties of West Virginia through eBird submissions, creating a comprehensive record of avian diversity across the state.
Geographic Coverage
My eBird contributions reflect extensive independent fieldwork across North America and beyond. I have conducted bird surveys in every county of Maine, Virginia, Massachusetts, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, and West Virginia, submitting standardized eBird checklists that contribute valuable distribution data to regional and global biodiversity databases.
My field efforts have also extended internationally…
In New Brunswick, Canada, I traveled throughout the province and visited every county, submitting eBird checklists to document bird distributions beyond the United States.
During my first visit to Costa Rica, I independently explored every province by rental car, without a guide or organized tour, conducting bird surveys and submitting eBird checklists from across the country.
These experiences demonstrate my ability to independently plan field expeditions, navigate unfamiliar environments, collect standardized biodiversity data, and contribute meaningful observations to large-scale conservation datasets.