Halftime report

… on the Great Backyard Bird Count 4 day weekend.

It’s a big deal:

Over 7,000 species of birds identified.

192 Countries reporting

We’ve been contributing.  30 species today from Anzalduas Park.

GBBC Halftime Report: Here’s What has been accomplished so far.

There’s still more fun to be had! Get out, or stay in, and join the world watching birds!

Dear Steve,  It’s halftime for the 4-day Great Backyard Bird Count—and the results so far are impressive. Birders from every corner of the world are out, watching, listening, and reporting their birds. Thank you for all your collective effort. Here is a quick run-down of the results as of 6:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 18:400,000+ bird enthusiasts 7,073 species identified134,101 eBird checklists103,207 Merlin sightings saved192 countries reportingThere’s still more time to count, so let’s keep the excitement going and continue to bring the world together for birds!   Scenes From GBBC Weekend Photos left to right and top to bottom: Orang-headed Thrush in India by Vikram S / Macaulay Library; Snowy Plover in Chile (occidentalis) by Pablo Andrés Cáceres Contreras / Macaulay Library; White-eared Hummingbird in Guatemala by Chuck Babbitt / Macaulay Library; Pileated Woodpecker in Canada by Stephen Taylor / Macaulay Library. The photos you’ve shared with us from this weekend have been inspiring. Enjoy a few of our favorite scenes from the weekend and see people coming together for birds in this photo gallery.  Explore Gallery of Bird and People Photos  What’s in Store for the Second Half of the Count?With 7,073 species at halftime, there’s still plenty of birds to find. Let’s exceed last year’s total tally of 7,538!As a reminder:Even if you’ve already entered sightings, you can still report birds from the same or different spots. More on how to participate. We love seeing photos of birders and the birds they love. Keep sharing your bird and people photos! Stay tuned with our gallery if you’ve uploaded photos — you might see a familiar face!Don’t forget to make use of Birds of the World during the free access period! This online archive of comprehensive life history information on birds can help you find the answer to any in-depth bird questions.Share the joy of birds and help us spread the word about #gbbc and #gbbc2024 on social media. A group of friends having fun out birding in Jos Plateau in central Nigeria. Photo by Talatu Tende.A Brief Look at Global ResultsThe United States and India are checklist stand-outs. Bird lovers are coming out strong in both of these countries, together submitting 2/3 of all total checklists.Columbia and India have submitted the most diversity of bird species.People watching bird feeders in Canada and the United States are reporting high numbers of visitors this winter.  See More Global Results  Snow Geese in Holt Missouri, United States, by Alex Marine / Macaulay Library.So Many Birds!We are seeing incredible abundance and diversity of birds around the world. Here are a few highlights on big flocks.An estimated 1.8 million Snow Geese were spotted and photographed by Alex Marine in Missouri.Approximately 4.0 million Bramblings were spotted in Germany by Kai Wess.200,000 Lesser Flamingos were spotted in Tanzania by Akshita Rabdiya. A peaceful morning of birding by Cynthia Staszak in the United States.Birds and bird enthusiasts never fail to provide good company and inspiration. Thank you for being a part of the GBBC. Have a great day birding! – Your friends at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and Birds Canada Many thanks to GBBC founding sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited. They’re ready to help you with all your backyard bird needs via their stores and podcast.  The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a membership institution dedicated to interpreting and conserving the earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. You received this email because you are subscribed to Cornell Lab News from Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850Unsubscribe Manage preferences