Pine Grosbeak, Norm Dougan, BC 2011 GBBC |
So what is the GBBC?
The 2012 GBBC will take place Friday, February 17, through Monday, February 20.I'm excited because this snapshot gives scientists information about migratory shifts, populations, and clues about ecosystems and other small and large scale environmental programs. I love science, and I love nature. This is easy and it speaks to me.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages 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. - Source
Red-breasted Nuthatch by Norm Dougan, BC |
Julie has a great explanation of how the Great Backyard Bird Count works - complete with a list of links and resources - so I'm going to share that and hope you can spare 15 minutes this weekend...for science :)
- Count birds in your area for at least 15 minutes on one or more days over the weekend. Submit a separate checklist for each day you participate. Checklists can be found here.
- Count the greatest number of individuals of each species that you see at any one time. You can find a checklist of birds common to your area by entering your zip code here.
- Finally, enter your results here.
"Bird Nerds" are awesome. My wife is one. I might have to do this bird count event.
ReplyDeleteI just printed the sheet for Hamilton County.It's divided into categories of birds, and online you can click each species for more info. It's a very well put together database :) I'm not a "Bird Nerd" but I'd like to learn more about what's in my yard.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the Great Backyard Bird Count with your readers! I'm excited to do this with my family this weekend. Hope you have a lovely weekend and spot lots of feathered friends! Cheers!
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You're welcome Julie, I'm glad you posted about it!!
DeleteI may do this - I saw about a million crows the other day! And I've seen a lot of blackbirds lately. Nothing exotic, but I guess it all counts! My granddaughter is visiting Sunday. It would be a fun thing for us to do together. Thanks for the information!
ReplyDeleteIt does all count! I hope you had a lovely weekend :)
DeleteFun!!!
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