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Great Backyard Bird Count
February 18, 2022
Free
Great Backyard Bird Count
Friday – Monday, February 18-21
It’s free, it’s fun, and it helps scientific research. Here’s how to participate in this annual February tradition that spans the globe.
For some folks, the best part of President’s Day is having an extra 24 hours to veg out. 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 dates for the 2022 GBBC are February 18 to 21.
During the GBBC, people from around the world count wild birds on the same weekend and then submit their data online for scientists to use in their research. The kid-friendly event is run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, plus other sponsors and international partners.
Whether you’re a sage expert or a first-time birder, you can help create a snapshot of avian populations and provide critical information for future conservation efforts just by reporting what you see and hear. Every observation you submit gives scientists more insight into research areas such as how birds are adapting to suburban sprawl, West Nile Virus, and climate change. It’s free, it’s fun, and it makes a difference.
