Webinar Frequently Asked Questions

Webinar Archive

Explore our Webinar Archive on YouTube, where you’ll find in-depth discussions of birds from across the Western Hemisphere, get information about the policies and issues impacting bird conservation, hear stories that inspire from ABC’s experts and our guests, and learn how you can help birds.

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Sword-billed Hummingbird feeding by Ondrej Prosicky, Shutterstock

Our Next Webinar

ABC hosts free monthly webinars covering a range of topics, from tips to help backyard birds to explorations of some of the world’s rarest species. Join us live or register to receive a recording of the webinar and additional resources in your email inbox afterward, so you can tune in when the time is right for you.

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How do I register?

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Register through our event registration pages. The best way to know about events is by signing up for our email list.

How do I get a Zoom link?

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The Zoom login link will be automatically sent upon registration. It may take up to one hour to receive. If you do not receive it within that timeframe, please contact info@abcbirds.org.

How do I submit a question?

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Questions can be submitted through the registration form or live during the webinar. We often incorporate the most frequently asked questions into the presentations or include some questions during our live Q&A. Due to the volume of questions, we can’t answer them all, but we try to address the most common topics.

Are all of your webinars recorded? How can I access recordings?

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All webinars are recorded and shared with registrants in a follow-up email. You can also see all of our past webinars here.

Are your webinars free? Why am I being asked to donate when I register?

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Our webinars are free! We ask for donations after registration to support our conservation work. Donating is not required to participate.

How do I turn on closed captions?

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Automated captions are available in all of our webinars. You can turn them on by clicking on the CC icon in the meeting controls toolbar and clicking on “Show Subtitles.”

How do I turn on translation?

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Live interpretation is available for some webinars. Availability will be indicated in the registration form.

To turn on interpretation, click on the globe icon at the bottom of the screen. If you can’t see it, click on the three dots, also at the bottom of the screen, and find the interpretation option. From there, you can choose to listen to the presentations in their original language, in English, or in the additional available language (usually Spanish).

Can I get Continuing Education credits for attendance in the webinar? What about Master Naturalist education hours?

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ABC can provide a certificate of attendance for live webinars, but it is up to each institution to validate. Please reach out to esanchezvazquez@abcbirds.org to request a certificate.

Can I share the registration or recording link? Can I screen the webinar for my class or for a group I am affiliated with?

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We love sharing at ABC! Most of our webinars are free and open to the public, so please share the links with your networks. You may also show the webinars as part of a class, club, or other types of group gatherings, using the YouTube link and with proper crediting of ABC.

Are the webinars appropriate for children?

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ABC’s webinars should be appropriate for most ages. Some webinars may be more technical or complex, and may not be the best content for a grade-school child.