The Great Backyard Bird Count
Historic Yates Mill County Park
Historic Yates Mill County Park
February 14th - 17th
For all ages; FREE. Registration is required for all participants, and children must have adult accompaniment.
A Year of Birding at Yates Mill Pond
Friday–Monday, Feb. 14–17, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Come by the park center any time during the four days of the Great Backyard Bird Count to view a free slideshow of the birds of Yates Mill Pond. Over 150 photographs of birds are featured in the show, along with a few cool mammals. This slideshow, which has accompanying music, was put together a few years ago by photographer Paula Page.
Love Birds
Friday, Feb. 14, 10–11:30 a.m.
Explore how birds begin courtship displays to attract mates and warn off rivals, and also what they do to set up house. Experience the abundance of bird life that is found in the park by heading outdoors with a park naturalist to see who"s flapping about. Binoculars may be borrowed to get the best "bird"s-eye view.” For all ages; FREE. Registration is required.
Afternoon Backyard Bird Count
Monday, Feb. 17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Join a park naturalist on a one-mile hike around Yates Mill Pond and help to identify and count the birds that we see along the way. Learn how to identify backyard birds by sight, sound, and other signs. For all ages (adult accompaniment is required for all children); FREE. Registration is not required.
Discovery Table: National Birds
Monday–Wednesday, Feb. 17–19; 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Is it true that Turkey and Eagle once faced off to see who would be our national bird? Find out the answer and discover the natural characteristics that made each bird a contender. Celebrate Presidents Day and the Great Backyard Bird Count in one fell swoop! Learn about the use of birds in national symbols and make your own bird-themed Great Seal to take home. For all ages; FREE. Registration is not required.
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