The Great Backyard Bird Count

Friday, February 13-Monday, February 16
Bird Counting Packets available starting February 2
No registration
Pick up your Bird Counting Packet or print out a Bird Count Packet here and join us in The Great Backyard Bird Count, a global citizen science project! For four days in February, everyone is invited to spend time in their favorite places, watching and counting as many birds as they can find, and reporting their observations. You don’t even need to go outside – you can count the birds you see on your feeder while looking out the window. These recorded observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before their annual migrations.
 

Return your tally sheets from the Bird Counting Packet by February 23 to be included in our library
bird count.

The results are in! Despite a drop in participation from 60 birdwatchers in 2024 to 29 in 2025, this year’s group recorded an incredible 6,495 birds—nearly twice as many as last year’s 3,360! They also spent 677 more hours birdwatching, undeterred by the inclement weather.

A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing patrons who joined forces to count birds for The Great Backyard Bird Count this year. Your recorded observations have played a crucial role in enhancing scientists' understanding of global bird populations just before their annual winter migration. Your dedication and participation are making a real difference in the world of bird conservation!

Tally Sheets Returned: 86

Observed Species: 57

Total Birds Counted: 6,495

Duration of Birdwatching: 1,745 hours and 57 minutes

Tally Sheets Returned: 149

Observed Species: 46

Total Birds Counted: 3,360

Duration of Birdwatching: 64,084 Minutes (1,068 Hours and 4 Minutes)