Set up your life list
Connect your eBird sighting history so My Next Lifer can show which species would be new for you. This is a one-time setup — you can update it any time.
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Go to eBird and request your data
Visit ebird.org/downloadMyData and sign in if needed.
Click "Request My Observations" to request your data export.
2
Wait for an email from eBird
eBird emails you a download link — this usually takes 1–3 minutes.
Check your inbox and spam folder.
The email comes from donotreply@ebird.org.
If you don't see it within 5 minutes, check your spam folder.
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Download and unzip the file
Click the link in the email to download a .zip file.
Unzip it — on Mac, double-click it; on Windows, right-click
→ "Extract All".
Inside you'll find a file called MyEBirdData.csv.
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Upload that CSV file here
Drag and drop the file below, or click to choose it.
Drop MyEBirdData.csv here
or click to browse your files
Reading file…
Ready to save
Only species names are stored — not your full eBird history or personal details. Privacy policy →
Skip for now — I'll set this up laterUpdate your life list
Upload a fresh export from eBird to add any new sightings to your life list.
MyEBirdData.csv
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Go to eBird and request a fresh export
ebird.org/downloadMyData ↗
— click "Submit" to request a new data export.
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Wait for the email, download and unzip
Same as before — eBird emails you a .zip. Unzip it to find
MyEBirdData.csv.
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Upload the new CSV file
Your previous list will be replaced with the new one.
Drop updated MyEBirdData.csv here
or click to browse
Reading file…
Ready to save
Uploading a new file won't affect your My Next Lifer search history or settings.