The Great Backyard Bird Count starts today!
Just a reminder to count yourself in by participating in this year’s event. Don’t worry, if you haven’t had a chance to count today, there are still three more days, as the count goes until Monday, February 15. Incidentally, in some locales, Monday happens to be Family Day. What better way to enjoy the day off than outside listening with the kids for the sounds of avian life?
Chances are you’ll see something feathered, perhaps an American Goldfinch or a Canada Goose, as early tallies already entered put the Canada Goose at most numerous species with over 9000, and the American Goldfinch at 8000.
If you’re in an area that’s just been dumped with snow or is experiencing a ‘deep-freeze’, remember – you don’t have to be outside to count. You can participate by looking out your window!
Last year, 94,000 checklists were submitted. The GBBC needs our participation to make this year’s event the biggest ever. Happy birding.
