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The Great Backyard Bird Count February 14 - 17, 2020

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Real Estate Agent with Premier Property Sales & Rentals RS284559

Morning Dove in DelcoStarted in 1998, the Great Backyard Bird has been happening in February with the help of people all over the world.

This four day time frame provides an "annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds".

If you enjoy watching birds, please consider participating in this count that is helpful in documenting bird activity.  

 

The count this year is February 14 - 17, Friday - Monday.

 

Turkey Vulture in DelcoAll it takes to participate, is a minimum of 15 minutes to watch, document your observations, and upload info onto the Cornell Lab of Ornithology ebird page.

 

The data collected can be seen in real time on their website, and the data is used by the Cornell Lab, National Audubon Society, Birds Canada and many other international partners, to document the activity and health of birds on our planet.

 

For more info please check out these sites

About Backyard Bird Count 

Link to Sign Up Bird Count 

Thank you in advance if you participate!

Happy Birding!

Sharp Shinned Hawk in Delco

 

Comments(6)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

We love this program. What a fun way to take an ode to nature break and help keep track of bird populations. 

Feb 13, 2020 10:32 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD it is a fun break.   I was reminded of it when I saw my lone pair of cardinals at our feeder!  Have fun!

Feb 13, 2020 10:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is interesting information to share. Good luck with your bird count.

Feb 13, 2020 10:40 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Gloria - a different type of census for sure.   

Feb 13, 2020 12:12 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good afternoon Gloria. I never heard of this before and I am intrigued. Thanks.

Feb 13, 2020 02:11 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Thank you Roy Kelley 

Yes Michael Jacobs different for sure!

Sheila Anderson bet you have some interesting birds in your area.

Feb 18, 2020 08:12 AM