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 Habitat Winners

   

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First Place: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Linda Huffman, North Carolina

Prize: Yankee Dipper feeder from Droll Yankees

 
     
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Second Place: Eastern Bluebird
Scott Birdsall, Maryland

 
     
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Third Place: Snowy Owl
Jen  Howard, Ontario

 
     
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Fourth Place: Varied Thrush
Jimmy S. Greene, Oregon

 
     
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Fifth Place: Blue-winged Teal
Scott Kinsey, Florida

 
     
 

Honorable Mentions

Scott Kinsey, Florida: American Bittern


Shane Conklin, Massachsetts: Barred Owl


Mark Eden, Florida: Great Blue Heron


David Mier, Florida: Great Egret & Great Blue Heron


Pawel, Illinois: Green Heron


Scott Kinsey, Florida: Pied-billed Grebe


Mike & Susan Molloy, Colorado: Sandhill Cranes


Troy Wheatley, Florida: Snowy Egret


Nolan, British Columbia: Virginia Rail