ScrubJay

ScrubJay is a Discord bot that helps birders stay up-to-date with rare bird sightings in their area. By integrating with eBird’s API, ScrubJay brings real-time rare bird alerts directly to Discord servers, making it easier for birding communities to coordinate and share exciting sightings.

Features

  • Cron job to check for rare bird sightings from eBird
  • Discord bot to send notifications to users when a rare bird is spotted in their area
  • Easy setup and configuration: application is Dockerized and deployed on a Digital Ocean Droplet
  • Community-friendly Discord integration
  • Support for multiple regions and alert types

Technology

Built with modern web technologies including:

  • Discord.js for bot functionality
  • Node.js backend
  • eBird API integration
  • TypeScript for type safety
  • Docker for deployment

ScrubJay aims to make rare bird alerts more accessible on Discord. Whether you’re a casual birder or a dedicated chaser, ScrubJay helps you stay informed about notable sightings in your area.