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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National Science Foundation

 

 

2011 Finalists - Overall

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First - Overall
American Tree Sparrow by Lesley Mattuchio, Massachusetts
Prize: Yankee Flipper Squirrel-Proof Feeder, Droll Yankees

 
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Second - Overall
Common Poorwill by Allan J. Sander, California

 

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Third - Overall
Northern Saw-whet Owl by Nick Saunders, Saskatchewan

 

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Fourth - Overall
Northern Flicker (female) by Gary Mueller, Missouri

 

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Fifth - Overall
Pine Grosbeak (male) by Norm Dougan, British Columbia