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Each year the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Bird Studies Canada host the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) in February! This year it is their 22nd annual count and held Friday, February 15 – Monday, February 18, 2019. This bird count is for anyone from beginners to expert bird watchers and folks can participate by counting the birds in their backyard, a local park, or even anywhere in the world. The birds counted, or checklists collected, help to create a real-time snapshot of the world showing where different species and the amount of birds of each species are this time of year. Each checklist helps to collect more information about birds, so we can learn about how they are doing and how we can help protect them and the environment. What: Great Backyard Bird Count Who: Anyone can participate! Beginners or expert bird watchers of all ages Where: Your own backyard! Or really, anywhere in the world When: Friday, February 15 – Monday, February 18, 2019 (annually in February) Why: To learn more about birds and how to protect them and the environment How: Count birds for a minimum of 15 minutes at a time (or more if you wish) on one or more days of the four-day event. You can watch as long as you want, as many times as you want, and in as many places as you want. Then report your sightings online at www.birdcount.org. It’s that easy! Click here for the Great Backyard Bird Count Instructions The GBBC is an easy and fun way to participate in a citizen science project that will help the birds you love to watch. Get your field guides and binoculars ready and watch some birds! Don’t worry if you don’t know every bird, use your field guide and the GBBC website as a resource. Consider introducing someone new to the outdoors, they're never too young to start! And don’t forget to print out your Participation Certificate when you’re finished! For more information about the count, how to participate, and bird ID help, check out the GBBC Tool Kit by clicking here.
Also try out the Merlin Bird App by Cornell Lab of Ornithology to help with bird ID (a great app to always have with you!) Happy Birding and thanks for participating to help the birds you love!
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