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."

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Next GBBC: Feb. 17-20, 2012


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in the 2011 photo gallery. 

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Top 10 Birds for 2011


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2011 GBBC Photo Contest Winners! They're here! Click to see the top finalists in each category.
Highlights of 2011 GBBC Read about the numbers, patterns, and rarities in this year's count.
What's Been Reported in Your Town? Find out what others saw in your state, province, or locality.
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Number of Checklists (by location)

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Statistics from 2011
Total Checklists Submitted: 92,218

Total Species Observed: 594

Total Individual Birds Counted: 11,471,949

Updated: February 1, 2012 8:45:53 AM EST
 

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