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."

Personal tools

 

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Wild Birds Unlimited

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National Resources Conservation Service

National Science Foundation

 

 

Learn About Birds

There are many things you can do to make the most of your Great Backyard Bird Count experience. For example, you can "bone up" on your bird ID skills, learn how to attract birds to your feeder area, and even find ways to involve kids in the big count. Please take a while to browse the topics below. We hope you'll find them fun and useful as you prepare for and participate in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count.

Online Bird Guide

Browse 600 species accounts for bird identification tips, natural history information, photos, sounds, and maps.

Tricky IDs

Use these tips to distinguish between similar-looking species.

Birding Tools

How to choose and use binoculars; recommended resources.

Bird-Feeding Tips

How to get started in attracting more birds to your area.

Audubon WatchList

An early warning system for bird conservation

For Educators

For Educators