Great Backyard Bird Count

A woodpecker with a red head stands on a branch.
News

Get a Birding Boost: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count

By National Audubon Society
January 23, 2023 — Positive vibes go both ways when people connect with birds.
News

How You Can Help Protect Birds In 15 Minutes This Weekend

By National Audubon Society
February 12, 2016 — In an op-ed for the Huffington Post, Audubon CEO David Yarnold highlights citizen science projects including the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Birds in the News

A Record-breaking Year for the Great Backyard Bird Count

By Nicole Lou
March 11, 2015 — Birdwatchers report almost half the world’s bird species in just four days.
Great Backyard Bird Count

About the Great Backyard Bird Count

Every February, count for as little as 15 minutes in your own backyard to help expand our understanding of birds.