The Great Backyard Bird Count
Posted: December 25th, 2009 under News & Special Events.
February 12 – 15, 2010
Join others across the US and Canada. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual event led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. This year is the 13th year for the count. The GBBC is a free, fun event–and anyone can participate. It’s a great activity for kids, families, and adults of any age. Beginners and experts alike are welcome. All you have to do is count birds at your favorite location for at least 15 minutes during the count. You can much longer if you want to! You enter your tallies on the GBBC web site. Then you’ll be able to see your results, as well as what others are reporting from around the United States and Canada as the count progresses. Scientists use this real-time snapshot of where the birds are to learn more about changes in their numbers and distribution from year to year.
To learn how you and your family can participate, visit:
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
National Audubon Society