Introduction to Bird Watching and the GBBC
Harris Lake County Park
Harris Lake County Park
Friday, February 16th 3:30pm-5:30pm
Free for all ages (best for over 4)
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) was the first online citizen science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. The GBBC is an annual four-day event that encourages bird watchers of all ages and abilities to identify and count birds and report their results. This helps scientists document where birds are, track changes in their numbers and gain a better understanding of birds in the winter. Visit the GBBC web page for more details.
Discover some tips and techniques to identify birds as we introduce you to the rewarding hobby of bird watching through fun activities. Learn how to participate in the GBBC and hike along the shoreline to practice your new skills and help us count the birds. Dress for the weather, bring water and binoculars if you have them or borrow ours.
Meet in the Educational Garden.
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