Great American Backyard Bird Count
The annual great backyard bird count now in its 23rd year is set to take place february 14 17 2020.
Great american backyard bird count. Cornell lab of ornithology home we believe in the power of birds to ignite discovery and inspire action. Citizen science at work the 23rd annual great backyard bird count gbbc was held internationally on 14 17 february 2020. The dates for the 2020 gbbc are february 14 to 17.
14 to 17 the audubon society and other sponsors. During this popular citizen science event people from all over the world head outdoors to. The great backyard bird count 2019 photo contest winner first place composition carolina wren by jenny burdette of georgia the great backyard bird count gives all bird enthusiasts a chance to help as well as a great opportunity to include family and friends of all skill levels in a common conservation effort.
The great backyard bird count can be done anywhere whether that s standing on a street outside an apartment looking out a window at the office or wandering around a park. It s a citizen science endeavor organized by the national audubon society cornell laboratory of ornithology and birds canada. February 14 17 friday through monday is the 23rd annual great backyard bird count gbbc.
2020 great american bird count. To participate just go birding during this timeframe and make sure to enter your checklists in ebird. But for others it s that joyous time of year when they get to tally up birds for the annual great backyard bird count gbbc.
The great backyard bird count gbbc is a free fun and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real time snapshot of bird populations. Join us on a lifelong journey to enjoy understand and protect birds and the natural world. For some folks the best part of president s day is having an extra 24 hours to veg out.
Break out your binoculars and perch on your porches folks because the annual great backyard bird count gbbc takes flight again soon.