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Dark Site Finder
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eBird

Dark Site Finder: Find a dark place to see the stars near you. eBird: Where birds are being seen: maps from millions of birdwatchers.

Dark Site FindereBird
CategoryEnvironment & Wildlife MapsEnvironment & Wildlife Maps
CoverageWorldwide, sites mainly in North AmericaWorldwide
UpdatesStatic archiveContinuously (community edits)
Data sourceSatellite night light dataBirdwatchers' checklists
Made byDark Site FinderCornell Lab of Ornithology
PriceFreeFree
AccountNo account neededFree to view, account for extras
On phonesWorks well on phonesPhone app available
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
Visits from ColorfulMaps00
Open map Open map

What you can do with Dark Site Finder

  • Light pollution overlay
  • Recommended dark sites
  • Simple and fast

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What you can do with eBird

  • Species range and sighting maps
  • Birding hotspots
  • Recent sightings near you

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