American Dipper by Ross Bartholomew/The Great Backyard Bird Count (2nd Place Overall).
Only 10 days until the annual bird count – February 12-15th, 2021!
American Goldfinch by Deborah Bifulco//The Great Backyard Bird Count.
Share in the Joy of Birds: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count Webinar
Tuesday, February 9th, 12noon EST
Winter is a great time for watching birds close to home and we want to be a part of your excitement! In this webinar the Great Backyard Bird Count Project Coordinators from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and Birds Canada will share amusing birdwatching stories and magical bird moments, as well as tips and tricks for how to participate in this year’s bird count. Tune in for an hour of fun, information, and audience Q&A. Please register ahead of time by clicking the box below.
Think ahead about how you will enter your data this year, you have three choices. Explore the How to Participate page to learn more. If you are using apps, we recommend making sure they are downloaded ahead of time. Meghan Schiereck/Unsplash.
If your birding passion includes photography, read through these resources to learn tips and tricks for taking photos of your beloved winged friends! During the count, learn how to share your best photos! Michael Hodgson/Great Backyard Bird Count
Enjoy three courses on our FREE learning platform, including a birding by ear course for people with sight loss and low vision, a guide to making your home bird-friendly, and a bird sketching tutorial. Lean more and get started. More courses coming soon! Creative Commons Image
This female Northern Cardinal image photo was miscredited in the last enews. Our deepest apologies to Cynthia Sedlacek, who captured this beauty, and thank you for sharing the image with us.
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