Great Backyard Bird Count

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Age Group:

School-Age, Teens, Adults
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Program Description

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Birds are everywhere, all the time doing fascinating things.  Join community scientists from around the world by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) from Feb. 14th-17th, 2025.  To participate go to www.birdcount.org  for instructions on how to identify and record the birds you see. 

  •  Come to the library on Monday Feb. 17th @ 2:00-4:00 to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. 

     

  •  Take a hike at Oak Park Trail to  birdwatch and develop your identification skills for learning which birds you are seeing.
  • Learn how to make a list of the birds seen to input into the Great Backyard Bird Count with a notebook, and apps like ebird and Merlin to record for scientific research.

     

  • Make a birdfeeder to take home.

     

  • Discover the joy of birdwatching!

Registration is not required but preferred.

All levels of birding welcome!

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