Join the Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event each February where you spend as little as 15 minutes counting birds and reporting them online. Anyone anywhere can join, and together the counts create a real-time snapshot of bird life worldwide. It is a perfect first citizen-science project for families and classes.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
15+ min
Where
🌐 Online — join from anywhere
Min age
13+
Hosted by
Great Backyard Bird Count
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ExampleSep 20, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.