For Birders of all Levels: Vanderbilt University is conducting research on visual perception and is focusing on the birding community to help them with their studies. They have created tests of visual recognition and memory to understand what makes expert perceivers experts. Birders of all levels of experience, from new beginners to renowned experts are invited to help by taking a series of tests, available online at http://expertise.psy. vanderbilt.edu/.
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