Friends on Bird@x
Bird@x allows you to connect up with other birders as friends. Bird@x can send you a notification when your friend sees a new species or uploads some new photos. You can communicate with each other on the site via comments.
If you want to connect up with other people on Bird@x then go to the Friends tab on your profile page and click the button. Once on the Manage Friends page you will be able to send friend requests to other Bird@x users, or send an email to invite your own birding friends and acquaintances to start using Bird@x.
Groups on Bird@x
Bird@x allows you to connect up with other birders by forming groups. Bird@x groups enable you to find other birders who have things in common with you and keep up with their birding activity via Bird@x.
Why not set up a group for your local birding club, or your family, or join an existing group that's right for you. Groups can be public (anyone can join), or private (birders need to be invited to join).
If you want to join or create a group then go to the Groups tab on your profile page and click the button. Once on the Manage Groups page you will be able to search for groups you might like to join, or create your own group and invite other Bird@x users to join.