The 25th Great Backyard Bird Count is set for February 18th through 21st. Birdwatchers of all skill levels can count birds for any length of time (but for at least 15 minutes) and report what they see online.
Birds counted will become part of a massive database used by scientists to track changes in bird populations over time. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada.
Participants enter a new checklist for each new location or time of day during the four-day count. There are also tools and information on the GBBC website to help new and returning birders.
A free webinar about how to participate in the GBBC will be held on February 16th from 2 to 3 pm. Registration is required.
A record number of participants joined the 2021 count. An estimated 300,000 people submitted checklists reporting 6,436 species.
To learn more about how to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, visit birdcount.org.
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