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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2012 Group Winners

 

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First Place: Sandhill Cranes
Bob Howdeshell, Tennessee

Prize: Dorothy's Cardinal Freeder from Droll Yankees

 
     
   

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Second Place: Turkey Vultures & Bald Eagle
Scott Kinsey, Florida

 
     
   

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Third Place: White Ibis
Kathy Waters, Florida

 
     
   

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Fourth Place: Brandt Cormorants
Jason Taylor, Washington

 
     
   

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Fifth Place: Mountain Bluebirds
Lynn Weinert, California

 
     
 

Honorable Mentions

Ed MacKerrow, New Mexico: Sandhill Cranes


Scott Kinsey, Florida: American Coots


Ken  Corregan, Florida: American White Pelicans


Sharon Milligan, Mississippi: Black Skimmers

 
Troy Wheatley, Florida: Brown Pelicans


Marschal A. Fazio, California: Coots, Gulls, Mallards, Pigeons, Wigeons


Thomas Meinzen, Oregon: Dunlin & Western Sandpipers


Mark Eden, Florida: Blue-winged Teal & Northern Pintail


Alan Foster, Florida: Roseate Spoonbills


Scott Kinsey, Florida: White Ibis & Wood Stork


Jeanette Tasey, Montana: Wild Turkeys