The Great Backyard Bird Count, is a global event that was first launched in 1998, and was the first online Community Science project to collect data on wild birds and display results in near real time. It is a crucial initiative for biodiversity monitoring, involves ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and citizen scientists worldwide. Annually, these dedicated individuals collaborate to document and track bird species, helping assess population trends and distribution. Whether in urban landscapes or natural reserves, each observation becomes a valuable data point, aiding researchers in understanding bird populations and their dynamics.

When making your observations, you are asked to spend 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days (Feb 16-19, 2024).

On February 13th, 1:00-2:00pm EST, organizers will host a live Tips Session, including Q&A time. Much more information and how to sign up to help count birds can be found at birdcount.org.