Great Backyard Bird Count

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Get a Birding Boost: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
January 23, 2023 — Positive vibes go both ways when people connect with birds.
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How You Can Help Protect Birds In 15 Minutes This Weekend
February 12, 2016 — In an op-ed for the Huffington Post, Audubon CEO David Yarnold highlights citizen science projects including the Great Backyard Bird Count.
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A Record-breaking Year for the Great Backyard Bird Count
March 11, 2015 — Birdwatchers report almost half the world’s bird species in just four days.
Birds in the News
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2017 Great Backyard Bird Count Summary
Find out which birds were reported most often.
About the Great Backyard Bird Count
Every February, count for as little as 15 minutes in your own backyard to help expand our understanding of birds.