The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It's free, fun, and easy-and it helps the birds, communities, scientist, and us.
Scientists and bird watchers can learn a lot by knowing where the birds are. Bird populations are dynamic; they are constantly in flux. No single scientist or team of scientists could hope to document the complex distribution and movements of so many species in such a short time.That's why they need our help
Check out the link on how to get started, print a tally sheet, and see fantastic photos of many variety of birds.
Enjoy!
http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/
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