Pondlog Ebird
Expose the full eBird API v2 surface—hotspots, checklists, taxonomy, and observations—to your agent through 21 MCP tools while you build birding apps or trip planners.
Overview
pondlog-ebird is a MCP server for the Build phase that exposes 21 tools over eBird API v2 for observations, hotspots, checklists, and taxonomy.
What is this MCP server?
- 21 MCP tools mapped to eBird API v2: observations, hotspots, checklists, and taxonomy workflows.
- npm package @pondlog/mcp-ebird version 0.1.5 with stdio transport.
- Focused alternative to the aggregate @pondlog/mcp-pondlog when eBird depth matters more than eight-source breadth.
- Same Pondlog GitHub repository for maintenance and issue tracking.
- Lets agents fetch structured bird data for maps, lists, and rarity features without custom REST glue in every prompt.
- 21 MCP tools covering eBird API v2
- npm @pondlog/mcp-ebird version 0.1.5
- Repository: github.com/andrewschristison/pondlog
What problem does it solve?
Solo builders of birding software spend days mapping eBird’s large API surface into agent-friendly actions instead of shipping checklist and map features.
Who is it for?
Developers building eBird-centric apps, rarity dashboards, or trip planners who want maximum API v2 coverage via MCP.
Skip if: Projects that only need occasional bird mentions alongside weather and plants—use aggregate Pondlog or other sources instead.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Once registered in your MCP client, your agent can call typed eBird operations while you implement UI and business rules on top of Cornell’s data.
- 21 agent-invokable eBird API v2 operations
- Structured observation, hotspot, checklist, and taxonomy payloads for your app layer
- Reduced custom REST client code in the agent workflow
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Journey fit
eBird MCP lands in Build because it is a deep third-party API bridge you add while implementing bird-listing, rarity alerts, or checklist features. Integrations reflects dedicated eBird API v2 tooling rather than general product management or launch distribution work.
How it compares
Deep eBird API v2 MCP bridge with 21 tools, not the eight-source Pondlog aggregator or a mobile app template.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is pondlog-ebird for?
It is for solo developers and small teams building birding or naturalist products who need eBird hotspots, observations, checklists, and taxonomy accessible from Claude Code or Cursor.
When should I use pondlog-ebird?
Use it during backend and agent-tooling integration when your feature set revolves around eBird data models and you want twenty-one ready-made MCP operations.
How do I add pondlog-ebird to my agent?
Configure stdio MCP with npm package @pondlog/mcp-ebird (0.1.5), usually via npx in your client’s servers list, and supply eBird API credentials per tool requirements.