The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society are calling upon the public to participate in the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), an event that aims to create a snapshot of bird populations across the globe. Participants are asked to complete one simple task: count birds for as little as 15 minutes between February 16th and 19th
🐦 How to Participate
Participating is easy, fun to do alone, or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds. Simply watch birds for 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days, February 16-19, 2024, and tell us what you see!
Pick the best tool to use for sharing your bird sightings:
- If you are new to the count, try using the Merlin Bird ID app.*
- If you have participated in the count before, try eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).
- If you are participating as a group, see instructions for Group Counting.
* Identify just ONE bird or more using the Merlin Bird ID app and or complete ONE or more eBird checklist during the Great Backyard Bird Count and be automatically entered to win a pair of Zeiss Terra 8x24 binoculars.
🐦 Be a Part of a Global Event
Watch observation lists roll in from around the world. Each submitted checklist becomes a glowing light on our bird sightings map.
Find out more about the Great Backyard Bird Count and start observing your local birds today!
